(a) If grading is required in the construction, reconstruction or alteration of a sidewalk, the town will bear the cost of grading on the street right-of-way and shall likewise bear the cost of replacing existing sidewalks which are in good condition and meet the sidewalk standards of the town. The property owner in such cases will bear the cost of sidewalk construction, except as set out above, and shall pay for such relocation and construction of driveways, steps and other means of access to his property from the street as he may deem necessary.
(b) In making and collecting assessments for such improvements, the procedure set forth in section 28-43(b) shall be followed.
(Code 1976, § 14-13; Code 1982, § 17-18)