Sandy Springs suspends sidewalk requirements

The Sandy Springs City Council voted Tuesday evening to suspend its approximately 18-month-old sidewalk construction policy while it takes a look at possible changes.

The 2014 policy requirement mandates adding new sidewalks as part of construction projects, including putting up single-family homes. Officials said residents have frequently sought waivers from the policy, even though city officials amended the policy last summer to require single-family home sidewalk construction only on streets with sidewalks that are part of the sidewalk master plan.

One primary objection has been cost.