CHAPTER 42: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Section

Article I. In General

   42-1   Parade permit required; exceptions

   42-2   Temporary closing of streets, alleys and the like — authority of Chief of Police or Traffic Engineer

   42-2.1   Same — by private persons

   42-2.2   Street market — authorized; terms and conditions generally

   42-2.3   Same — licenses not required; sale of food

   42-2.4   Same — authority of Center City Association to charge fee

   42-2.5   Same — streets to be kept clean and free of rubbish and debris

   42-2.6   Same — bond

   42-2.7   Same — termination of permission to hold sales

   42-3   Placing hose across sidewalk to service motor vehicle prohibited

   42-4   Permission to hold public meeting in streets and the like required

   42-5   Placing obstructions in streets, alleys and the like — permission required

   42-6   Same — bond required

   42-7   Use of street by carpenter, stone mason and the like for cutting, sawing and the like prohibited; exceptions

   42-8   Displaying or storing and the like goods on sidewalks

   42-9   Reserved

   42-10   Moving buildings

   42-11   Removing earth, sand and the like from streets and the like prohibited

   42-12   Leaving vehicles, rubbish and the like in streets prohibited; removal of vehicles and the like by City at owner’s expense

   42-13   Covering over vaults, windows and the like in sidewalk

   42-14   Playing sports in the street

   42-15   Throwing stones, playing games and the like in streets prohibited

   42-16   Excavations generally

   42-17   Erection and maintenance of barriers and the like around obstructions, excavations and the like

   42-18   Removal of barricades, lamps and the like; going on property from which public has been excluded by use of barricades prohibited

   42-19   Burning rubbish, leaves and the like in street prohibited

   42-20   Hauling earth, dirt and the like — dropping, scattering and the like from vehicle prohibited; loading and construction of vehicles

   42-21   Same — bond required of licensed contractor

   42-22   Limitation on size and locations of signs over sidewalks

   42-23   Limitation on size of awnings over sidewalk

   42-24   Posts or fixtures on sidewalks for signs, awnings and the like

   42-25   Notice of vacation, discontinuance of streets, alleys or other public ground; public hearing

   42-25.1   Adoption of resolution declaring necessity or desirability of vacating streets, alleys or other public grounds

   42-25.2   Resolution to specify when Council shall hear objections

   42-25.3   Notice of hearing held pursuant to § 42-25.2

   42-25.4   Majority vote of Council to vacate, discontinue streets, alleys or other public grounds; reservation of easement

   42-25.5   Recording of resolution vacating and discontinuing streets, alleys or other public grounds

   42-25.6   Fee for vacation

Article II. Applying Oil or Chemical Substances Upon Streets

   42-26   “Chemical substance” defined

   42-27   License — required

   42-28   Same — application

   42-29   Same — fees

   42-30   Same — term

   42-31   Same — revocation

   42-32   Bond

   42-33   Permits

Article III. Driveways and Culverts

   42-34   Construction or maintenance of driveway so as to interfere with water flow in public gutter and the like prohibited

   42-35   Installation of culvert pipe generally

   42-36   Permit required to construct; cost of work done by City; ownership of materials used by City

   42-37   Installation of pipes in driveways or streets graveled or paved without curbs

   42-38   Construction by City upon refusal of owner; assessment of costs

Article IV. Open Spaces Within Street Lines

   42-39   Application of abutting property owners for permission to beautify

   42-40   Authorization to beautify; posting of signs to protect

   42-41   Passing of rights to subsequent purchasers; withdrawal, change and the like of rights; right to make repairs to streets and utilities

   42-42   Trespassing prohibited; injuring or destroying grass, flowers and the like

Article V. Sidewalk Construction and Repair

Division 1. Generally

   42-43   “Approaches” defined

   42-44   Compliance

   42-45   Applicability of other laws and ordinances

   42-46   Duty to maintain sidewalks

   42-47   Repairs; penalty

   42-47.1   Depositing snow, ice or slush on sidewalk or right-of-way

   42-48   Who may repair or construct

   42-49   Sunday, night and holiday work

   42-50   Approaches and sidewalks located within intersection

   42-51   Notice to construct or repair

   42-52   Cost of construction by City

   42-53   Preparation of assessment rolls; levy of assessments

   42-54   Recovery by City of damages for which it may be liable

Division 2. Construction Standards

   42-55   Specifications generally

   42-56   Location

   42-57   Grade; width

   42-58   Removal of trees

   42-59   Alternate specifications for sections of private driveways

Division 3. Permits and Licenses

   42-60   Construction or repair permit

   42-61   Return of permit

   42-62   Bonded sidewalk builder license

   42-63   Suspension or revocation

   42-64   Fees to cover cost of grade stakes and engineering services

   42-65   Disposition of fees

   42-66   Sidewalk builders’ bond — amount; conditions

   42-67   Same — recovery on

   42-68   Effect of failure to repair defective work

Article VI. Snow Removal Vehicles

   42-69   Licenses — required

   42-70   Same — exemptions

   42-71   Same — application; fee; issuance; display of license plate

   42-72   Same — term

   42-73   Same — suspension or revocation

   42-74   Insurance

   42-75   Limitation on size of equipment; inspection of equipment

   42-76   Operator to be licensed under State law

Cross-reference:

   Blowing of materials onto streets from dumping grounds, see § 39-37

   Department of Public Works and Utilities, see §§ 2-110 – 2-114

   Injury to pavements caused by installation of poles, see § 37-4

   Installation of community television antenna system equipment over streets, see § 15-18

   Moving buildings and structures, see §§ 11-10 – 11-16

   Numbering of buildings and premises, see §§ 11-17 – 11-30

   One-way streets, see § 28-27

   Planting of trees and shrubs at intersections, see §§ 45-1 – 45-4

   Prohibition against use of bicycles, tricycles and the like, in streets by children under ten, see § 28-21

   Sidewalks, curbs and driveways for open parking stations, see § 12-167

   Throwing glass, nails and the like upon highway, see § 28-22

   Throwing glass, rubbish and the like into streets, § 30-2

   Use of road and walks at airport, see § 5-12

   Use of roller skates, coasters and the like, in streets, see § 28-21

   Vehicles obstructing streets, see § 28-25

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

§ 42-1 PARADE PERMIT REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS.

   No processions or parades, excepting the forces of the United States of Army or Navy, the military forces of the State and the forces of the Police and Fire Departments, shall occupy, march or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the City Council and such other regulations as are established.

(Ord. 894, passed 1-5-1950)

§ 42-2 TEMPORARY CLOSING OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND THE LIKE — AUTHORITY OF CHIEF OF POLICE OR TRAFFIC ENGINEER.

   The Chief of Police or Traffic Engineer shall have the authority, when he or she deems it in the interest of public safety or convenience, to temporarily close any street, alley or portion of the same to vehicular or foot traffic or to divert such traffic therefrom.

(Ord. 894, passed 1-5-1950; Ord. 2095, passed 11-11-1968)