7-5-1: IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS AND ALLEYS:

   A.   Tracks Within Or Adjacent To Streets: When a railway occupies or crosses any portion of a street with its tracks either on or adjacent thereto, the railroad company shall improve as much of the street as is occupied by its tracks and two feet (2') on either side thereof, in a manner satisfactory to the city council.

   B.   Tracks Within Or Adjacent To Alleys: Whenever a railroad company crosses or occupies an alley with its tracks, such company shall improve, drain, grade and/or pave such alley, in order to eliminate problems created by the presence of its tracks.

   C.   Crossing Streets: When more than one track crosses a street within a distance of one hundred feet (100') (measuring from inside rail to inside rail), the railroad company shall grade, drain and curb the street area between its tracks and surface, in a manner satisfactory to the city council.

   D.   Maintenance: Railroad companies shall keep all such improvements made by them in a good state of repair at all times. (1991 Code § 19-1)

7-5-2: BLOCKING OF STREETS BY TRAINS:

(Rep. by Ord. 21-04, 5-11-2021)

7-5-3: CLIMBING ON TRAINS:

(Rep. by Ord. 21-21, 6-8-2021)

7-5-4: LOITERING ON RAILROAD PREMISES:

It shall be unlawful for any person not acting within the line of duty, not having any proper business or not being on any proper mission requiring his presence there, to loiter anywhere on a railroad yard or upon other railroad premises. (1991 Code § 19-4)

7-5-5: PENALTY:

Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one hundred fifteen dollars ($115.00). Each day's continuation of any such violation shall be deemed a separate offense. (1991 Code § 19-30; amd. Ord. 21-21, 6-8-2021)