Top Hill Road sidewalk requirement
Summary
An owner-builder sought to avoid a $3,250 sidewalk fee on a steep, rural road with no sidewalks for a mile or more. The commission granted the waiver 5-3, raising questions about when fee-in-lieu should apply.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Metro forgoes a $3,250 sidewalk fee; future connections on Top Hill Road would fall to the city.
The homeowner building a self-financed house avoids a fee that would strain his construction budget.
Pedestrian connectivity advocates note no sidewalk funds flow from this project, and any future connection costs fall to Metro.
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