7-1-4: SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS:

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all sidewalks constructed in the village shall be ADA compliant cement sidewalks constructed according to the following specifications:

   (A)   The surface to be covered by the sidewalk shall be brought to subgrade by excavating or filling, as the case may be. The cross section shall conform in every respect to the cross section of the sidewalk when completed, and shall be thoroughly settled and compacted.

   (B)   When the material or soil forming the subgrade is sand or loose sandy loam the sidewalk may be placed thereon without further foundation course. When material or soil other than sand or loose sandy loam is developed in the subgrade, a foundation course of sand, gravel or clean cinders shall be laid thereon, which shall be thoroughly compacted to a firm even surface.

   (C)   Upon the foundation prepared as above, shall be spread a layer of concrete four inches (4") thick. The concrete shall be not less than four thousand (4,000) pounds per square inch. The sidewalk shall be scored not less than every four feet (4') or more than every six feet (6'). The sidewalk shall be broom finished. The sidewalk shall be a minimum of forty eight inches (48") wide. (Ord. 505, 4-13-1999; amd. Ord. 781, 12-13-2022)

7-1-5: PENALTY:

Any person convicted of a violation of any section of this chapter, shall be fined in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for any one offense. (Ord. 382, 11-12-1985; amd. Ord. 781, 12-13-2022)

7-1-6: DECLARATION OF NECESSITY:

It is hereby determined by the board of trustees that it is in the best interests of the public welfare of the residents of the village that damaged sidewalks or sidewalks which have fallen into disrepair be repaired and that the cost of repair shall be as established by this chapter. (Ord. 505, 4-13-1999; amd. Ord. 781, 12-13-2022)

7-1-7: MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK; RESPONSIBILITY:

   (A)   It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the abutting property to keep the sidewalk in a good state of repair so as to ensure safe travel thereon. (Ord. 505, 4-13-1999; amd. Ord. 781, 12-13-2022)