(a) The construction, maintenance and repair of all sidewalks, curb cuts, gutters and driveway aprons within the City shall be the responsibility of and shall be done at the expense of the person owning the lot fronting upon any street or alley where such improvements may be required to be made. Materials shall conform to construction material specifications of the Ohio Department of Highways and the City Engineer, hereinafter Engineer, on file in the office of the Director of Public Service, hereinafter "Director", the cost of which may be assessed according to State law and collected as therein authorized.
(b) Where, in the interests of the City, work is required to be done which may involve the reconstruction of an otherwise good sidewalk and/or curb and gutter, or for other good and sufficient reason, the City may perform such work and shall bear the cost thereof. In addition, the City may perform work or permit work to be performed in connection with sidewalks and/or curbs and gutters for a public utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of the State or a person holding a franchise from the City, providing such utility or person shall pay the cost thereof, including overhead.
(Ord. 5641-86. Passed 5-19-86.)