(a) Every improved lot in the Village shall, in conjunction with an application for a building permit for a new main building, have a sidewalk across the entire frontage of the lot and, on corner lots or through lots, each improved lot shall provide sidewalks across both frontages. Sidewalks shall be located and constructed in accordance with this chapter, any other applicable Codified Ordinances, and any standards established by the Village Engineer. Sidewalks shall be maintained in accordance with Section 903.03 and any other applicable Codified Ordinances.
(b) The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to grant an exception to the location and construction requirements, upon receipt of a written application for exception by the property owner. The Chief Administrative Officer, in deciding whether to grant an exception, shall consider the recommendation of the Village Engineer, the unique physical characteristics of the property, the presence of sidewalks in the surrounding area, the availability of alternative means of pedestrian access, and any other factors deemed relevant by the Chief Administrative Officer. Any person aggrieved by the decision or action of the Chief Administrative Officer may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals within 10 days of such official action. Such an appeal shall be made in conformity with Chapter 1111. Written notice of the appeal shall be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer.
(c) Any street or part of a street with existing single-family residences not having sidewalks, as of the effective date of this section, shall not be required to construct sidewalks until further order of Council.
(d) Before any certificate of occupancy is issued for any new building, a sidewalk shall be constructed and installed in accordance with this section. If the Chief Administrative Officer, upon recommendation of the Building Inspector, determines that compliance is not possible due to weather conditions, the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to require the applicant for the certificate of occupancy to submit a cash bond with the Village for the cost of constructing the required sidewalk. Such bond shall be deposited with the Finance Director, and the Building Inspector shall direct the property owner to construct and install the required sidewalk at the earliest time that weather conditions permit. If the property owner constructs the sidewalk in conformance with all requirements, the Village shall return the cash bond. In the event that the property owner fails to comply with the order of the Building Inspector, after thirty days written notice, the Village may use the cash bond to construct the sidewalk. If any balance remains after the Village constructs the sidewalk, it shall be returned to the property owner. If the amount of the bond is insufficient, the Building Inspector shall give thirty days written notice to the property owner to pay the outstanding balance. If the property owner fails to do so, the unpaid sum shall be referred to collection.
(Ord. 2011-13. Passed 4-11-11.)