(a) No person, firm, or corporation shall construct, reconstruct, or repair any sidewalk or driveway apron improvement abutting on streets, alleys, or public ways of the City or cause the same to be constructed, reconstructed, or repaired without first obtaining the proper permits set forth in this code, except in those cases where sidewalk or driveway apron improvements are to be constructed as part of an approved subdivision in accordance with the subdivider's agreement or an approved site plan.
(b) Work performed under permit issued by the City shall be performed in accordance with the specifications contained herein and as acceptable to the Director of Construction Services. Deviation from approved specifications without prior written approval of the Director of Construction Services shall result in revocation of permits and condemnation of the work.
(c) Work shall begin within thirty days from the date of commencement of the required permit and shall be completed within forty-five days except that the Director of Construction Services may, upon written request, by written permit, extend the time for completion of the work up to but not exceeding sixty days from the date of commencement of the permit. Deviation from the prescribed time schedule shall result in expiration of the permit and will require that reapplication for the required permit be made. Once work has commenced it must be completed within the stipulated timeframe or the City will cause the work to be completed and charge the owner/contractor 2.5 times the cost to perform the work.
(d) Permit fees shall be paid at the time application is made for required permits and before such permits are issued. Permit fees shall be waived for work on existing sidewalks; however, permit is still required.
(Ord. 15-43. Passed 12-21-15; Ord. 22-048. Passed 11-7-22.)