(a) In order to insure the construction and installation of sidewalks and driveway aprons, the Building Commissioner shall cause cash, or a bond, to be deposited with the City in a sum equal to three dollars ($3.00) per square foot of sidewalk and driveway apron, to be constructed and installed by the owner, developer, contractor or agent of the owner, developer or contractor. If such sidewalk and driveway apron is not constructed and installed prior to the premises being occupied or by the time allowed by the Building Commissioner, then such sum of money or bond shall be forfeited to the City and shall be used by the City to install and construct such sidewalks and driveway aprons in any manner that the City deems advisable and appropriate.
(b) Where there is an existing sidewalk or driveway apron and such sidewalk or any part thereof or driveway apron or any part thereof may be damaged or destroyed as a result of construction on the premises, then in order to insure the repair or replacement of such existing sidewalk or any part thereof, or such driveway apron or any part thereof, the Building Commissioner shall cause cash, or a bond, to be deposited with the City in a sum equal to three dollars ($3.00) per square foot of sidewalk and driveway apron to be repaired or replaced. If such sidewalk or any part thereof or driveway apron or any part thereof is not repaired or replaced prior to the premises being occupied or by the time allowed by the Building Commissioner, then such sum of money or bond shall be forfeited to the City and shall be used by the City to repair or replace such sidewalk or any part thereof or driveway apron or any part thereof in any manner that the City deems advisable and appropriate.
(c) No deposit or bond shall be required where there is an existing occupied building, and no existing sidewalk and/or driveway apron, even though a sidewalk and/or driveway apron is required.
(Ord. 91-121. Passed 5-4-92.)