§ 12.04.110. Private construction of sidewalks and driveways—Permit required—Construction material.

It is declared to be unlawful for any person to repair or construct, or cause to be repaired or constructed, by private contract in the city, any sidewalk, driveway, or to cut any curb for the purpose of constructing a driveway, or to begin the excavation for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk or driveway, without first obtaining from the Superintendent of Streets, a permit in writing so to do. Excepting, however, that a property owner, when notified by the Superintendent of Streets/Director of Public Works to repair an existing sidewalk or driveway, may make such repair to the extent of not more than twenty-five square feet without the necessity of obtaining a permit therefor.

Sidewalks or driveways shall be constructed of portland cement concrete with the following exceptions:

A.

In an industrial area, where concrete sidewalks or driveways have been constructed, asphaltic concrete may be placed between the property line and the concrete sidewalk or driveway.

B.

On streets where there are no curbs or other permanent street improvements in the sidewalk area, asphaltic concrete driveways and driveway access bridges may be permitted.

C.

Within the boundaries of special design sidewalk districts, the sidewalks shall be constructed according to plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer, which plans and specifications shall be adopted by resolution of the City Council.

For each of the exceptions above, permission must first be obtained from the Superintendent of Streets/Director of Public Works. Improvements constructed under subsections A and B of this section are considered temporary only, and shall be removed upon notice from said Superintendent of Streets.

(Prior code § 6-1.12)