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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

Section 2. Determination of Priorities:

Section 2. Determination of Priorities: In the event that multiple requests for sidewalks come forth in the same year, staff time and potential funding will be dictated by the following priority list: A. First priority: Requests for sidewalk construction (new sidewalk) On any arterial or collector roadway where there are not existing sidewalks; or A minor roadway listed on the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan; or At any location that may be deemed by the Superintendent of Public Works or the Chief of Police to be a potentially serious safety hazard for pedestrians; or On any public way which is being resurfaced or reconstructed, or coordinated with utility upgrades; or On an established pedestrian route within ½ mile to a heavily used destination such as a commercial center, school, bus stop, train station, or recreation area. B. Second priority: Requests for sidewalk construction at locations where sidewalks already exist on approximately 50% or more of the same side of the public way; C. Third priority: All other requests for sidewalk construction