(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVEWAY. A paved or unpaved area, built on a public right-of-way, serving as a means of vehicular egress or ingress between a public street and privately-owned property.
(B) Permit required.
(1) No person shall construct, alter, remove, demolish, or commence the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of a driveway, curb, culvert, or gutter in a public right-of-way within the village without first filing an application in writing and obtaining a formal permit for such work from the village.
(2) It shall be unlawful to perform such work, or to permit or employ others to perform such work, except in conformity with such permit.
(C) Issuance of permit. Application for a driveway permit shall be on a prescribed form supplied by the village and shall be accompanied by three copies of plans, drawings, and specifications sufficient to completely describe the proposed work. All driveway permits shall be subject to the approval or disapproval by Village Council, at its sole discretion, if it appears that the proposed work will be in conformity to acceptable engineering and construction procedures.
(D) Permit fee. The fee for a driveway permit is $20 per permit and shall be due and payable by the applicant at the time of the filing of the application.
(Ord. 1996-11, passed 5-6-1996) Penalty, see 150.99