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As a part of the discussion, staff would propose the addition of the following definitions in Section 152.008 as a starting point: SIDEWALK: A paved path typically located in a public right of way, on publicly owned property, or a public easement that is open to members of the public traveling as pedestrians, and if designated, open to non-motorized wheeled traffic (such as bicycles or similar vehicles). The term Sidewalk may include public Trails or Pathways, or similar public improvements. Pedestrians shall include those persons afoot, or using assistive wheeled vehicles (motorized or non-motorized) such as wheelchairs, scooters, or similar devices designed for persons with disabilities. WALKWAY: A hard-surfaced path (consisting of pavement, rock, stone, brick or pavers) located on private property for the purpose of providing internal access to occupants or visitors to the uses on or adjacent to the property. A Walkway shall be no greater than three (3) feet in width. Any surfaced area greater than three (3) feet in width shall be considered a “Patio”. A further concern raised with the proposed language was related to the use of sidewalks (or pathways or trails) by bicycle traffic. While sidewalks are not normally to be used by bicycle traffic, there are various multi-modal pathways that accommodate both pedestrians and wheeled traffic. As such, the “if designated” language has been included to note that bicycles are only allowed on sidewalks in specific locations. In the Commission’s workshop discussion, staff discussed a potential threshold of four feet, but the consensus was to use three feet as the limitation for private walkway. This dimension is adequate to accommodate most accessibility needs, which would be a minimum threshold for City regulation. The Commission also discussed a minimum setback for any paved “Walkway” of one foot. This space would allow for fence construction (which is allowed to be constructed within the setback as long as the fence is completely on the property of the fence owner). Section 152.77 provides for “Encroachments in Yards”. Selected exceptions to the normal setback requirements in this section include: (D)Steps, stoops, and porches which extend into a front yard not more than 5 feet; (E)Terraces, steps, stoops, uncovered porches, and patios which extend into a side yard not more than 5 feet and are not closer than 5 feet from any property line; (F)Breezeways, covered or uncovered porches, patios, steps, stoops, and picnic shelters in a rear yard which are not closer than 5 feet from any property line; As a part of this amendment, staff would propose the following additional exception, to read as follows: