Sidewalks
The maximum allowable cross slope for an accessible sidewalk.
What is 2%?
The standard suburban right-of-way width for open ditch subdivision in Montgomery County.
What is 60'?
The minimum invert longitudinal slope of a roadside ditch in Montgomery County.
What is 0.1%?
The mimimum gradient of gutters in Montgomery County.
What is 0.3%??
The maximum side slope for a detention structure in Montgomery County.
If a walkway has a running slope steeper than this percentage, it is considered a ramp and must comply with additional standards, such as handrails.
What is 5%?
The standard suburban right-of-way width for curb and gutter subdivision in Montgomery County.
What is 50'?
The minimum vegetated side slope of the front slope of a roadside ditch in Montgomery County.
What is 4:1?
The maximum allowable distance in one direction for all paved curb and gutter streets with dedicated right of way in Montgomery County..
What is 700'?
The minimum maintenance access of a detention structure in Montgomery County.
What is 20'?
The maximum vertical change in level allowed in a sidewalk without it being considered a trip hazard or requiring a bevel.
What is 1/4"?
What is 300'?
At this bottom width, a small channel becomes a large channel in Montgomery County.
What is a 6' bottom width?
The minimum grade along the gutter in a cul-de-sac in Montgomery County.
What is 0.60%?
The minimum flow line slope of a concrete pilot channel in Montgomery County.
The minimum clear width required for an ADA-compliant sidewalk.
What is 36"?
The minimum tangent between points of reverse curvature in Montgomery County.
What is 50'?
The freeboard required on all ditches and channels except for swales in Montgomery County.
What is 6"?
The curb height for all Islands, esplanades within right of way and reserves located on residential streets.
What is 6"?
The minimum depth of a wet bottom detention structure.
What is 6'?
The maximum allowable running slope for a curb ramp.
What is 8.33% (or 1:12)?
The minimum centerline offset between streets in Montgomery County.
What is 125'?
The maximum depth of a ditch without guardrailing in Montgomery County.
What is 4'?
The minimum pavement width for a local road with 32 or less lots in Montgomery County.
What is 25'?
The minimum allowable diameter of an detention structure outfall pipe.
What is 18"?