(A) No person, firm, or corporation shall construct, lay, or repair a sidewalk or driveway across a sidewalk on any street without first securing a permit from the building commissioner. The application for the permit shall contain a statement showing the location of the proposed sidewalk or driveway, the exact number of lineal feet of sidewalk or driveway involved, the name and the address of the owner of the abutting premises, and such other pertinent information as the building commissioner may require. Separate permits shall be required for each lot or parcel of real estate involved. It shall be unlawful, subject to a fine of not more than $25 for any person, directly or indirectly, as principal, agent, or employee to construct or repair, or to attempt to construct or repair, any sidewalk or driveway without having obtained the required permit or permits for such work. The provisions stated in this division (A) shall not apply to sidewalk repair or construction being undertaken as part of a public works contract or improvement.
(B) The building commissioner may, at his discretion, issue a free permit to a property owner where repairs of minor importance are made to a sidewalk abutting his property.
(C) Under these permits a reasonable use of sidewalk or street space is authorized for deposit of materials and equipment for construction or repair, subject to any rules or regulations of the building commissioner or director governing such temporary deposits.
(D) No permit shall be granted to construct, lay, or repair a sidewalk or driveway except to a licensed cement contractor unless the building commissioner deems the repairs of minor importance.
(Ord. 1220, passed 12-22-81) Penalty, see § 92.99