CHAPTER 151: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Section
Sidewalks
   151.001   Sidewalk construction required
   151.002   Specifications
   151.003   Duty to repair and clear sidewalks
   151.004   Liability for sidewalk injuries
   151.005   Repair of sidewalks by adjacent property owners
   151.006   Delivery of notice
   151.007   Repair period; extension of time
   151.008   Costs of repairs
   151.009   Repair by city
   151.010   Notice of repair assessment
   151.011   Unpaid costs as lien
Parks Systems Development Charge
   151.025   Purpose
   151.026   Definitions
   151.027   Charge imposed
   151.028   Collection
   151.029   Reduced charges
   151.030   Segregation of revenues
   151.031   Scope
Excavation and Deposit Permits
   151.045   Definitions
   151.046   Deposit on streets
   151.047   Street excavation
   151.048   Fees
   151.049   Qualifications of applicant for permit
   151.050   Permit holder’s duties
Curb Cut and Driveway Permits
   151.065   Permit required
   151.066   Application requirements
   151.067   Sidewalk
   151.068   Discontinuance of driveway use
Public Improvement Procedures
   151.080   Initiation of proceedings and City Engineer’s report
   151.081   Council’s action on City Engineer’s report
   151.082   Resolution declaring intention
   151.083   Contents of notice
   151.084   Manner of doing work
   151.085   Hearing
   151.086   Call for bids
   151.087   Assessment ordinance
   151.088   Assessment method and alternative methods of financing
   151.089   Notice of assessment
   151.090   Lien record and foreclosure proceedings
   151.091   Error in assessment calculation
   151.092   Supplemental assessment
   151.093   Rebates
   151.094   Abandonment of proceedings
   151.095   Remedies
   151.096   Curative provisions
   151.097   Reassessment
   151.098   Apportionment of liens
Reimbursement Districts
   151.110   Purpose
   151.111   Definitions
   151.112   Application for a Reimbursement District
   151.113   City Engineer’s report
   151.114   Amount to be reimbursed
   151.115   Public hearing
   151.116   City Council action
   151.117   Reimbursement agreement
   151.118   Annual fee adjustment
   151.119   Notice of adoption of resolution
   151.120   Recording the resolution
   151.121   Contesting the Reimbursement District
   151.122   Obligation to pay Reimbursement District
   151.123   Public improvements become property of the city
   151.124   Collection and payment; other fees and charges
SIDEWALKS
§ 151.001 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED.
   (A)   The owner of any property not having sidewalks shall agree to install and pay for sidewalks to be constructed in accordance with the specifications contained in § 151.002 as a condition to the issuance of a building permit for a new structure, to expand the square footage of the main structure by at least 10%, or to expand the number of bedrooms when the permit valuation is more than $10,000, except as provided in division (B) below. The structure for which the permit is issued shall not be occupied until the sidewalks have been constructed.
   (B)   (1)   The construction of sidewalks required in division (A) above may be deferred upon execution by the property owner of a binding agreement in favor of the city requiring future sidewalk construction by, and at the expense of, the property owner and the owner’s successors in interest.
      (2)   The agreement shall be in a form satisfactory to the City Manager or designee.
      (3)   This division (B) is applicable only when one or more of the following conditions is found to exist by the City Engineer:
         (a)   Construction of sidewalks is not feasible due to limiting physical conditions;
         (b)   All property within 300 feet on each side of the side lot lines of the property for which the building permit is issued is fully developed and none of the fully developed properties have sidewalks; or
         (c)   The property is located on twenty-fourth Avenue between Quince and Yew Streets or Yew Street north of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks (Forest Grove Industrial Park).
(Prior Code, § 3.105) (Ord. 1973-1007, passed - -; Ord. 1974-1043, passed - -; Ord. 1976-27, passed - -; Ord. 2013-04, passed 5-13-2013)
§ 151.002 SPECIFICATIONS.
   (A)   All sidewalks shall be constructed, reconstructed, repaired, or maintained in accordance with reasonable specifications established by the City Engineer and approved by the City Manager. The specifications shall be kept on file in the office of the City Engineer, and copies shall be available for inspection by contractors and property owners desiring to construct sidewalks.
   (B)   The City Engineer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to establish standards with regard to sidewalk grades, locations and widths, materials, and construction. Any contractor or property owner aggrieved by these standards may appeal to the Council by filing a written protest with the City Recorder.
(Prior Code, § 3.110) (Ord. 1973-1007, passed - -; Ord. 1974-1043, passed - -; Ord. 1976-27, passed - -; Ord. 2013-04, passed 5-13-2013)
§ 151.003 DUTY TO REPAIR AND CLEAR SIDEWALKS.
   It is the duty of an owner of land adjoining a street to maintain in good repair and remove obstructions from the adjacent sidewalk.
(Prior Code, § 3.115) (Ord. 1973-1007, passed - -; Ord. 1974-1043, passed - -; Ord. 1976-27, passed - -; Ord. 2013-04, passed 5-13-2013)
§ 151.004 LIABILITY FOR SIDEWALK INJURIES.
   (A)   The owner of real property responsible for maintaining the adjacent sidewalk shall be liable to any person injured because of the negligence of the owner in failing to maintain the sidewalk in good condition.
   (B)   If the city is required to pay damages for an injury to persons or property caused by the failure of a person to perform the duty § 151.003 imposes, the person shall compensate the city for the amount of the damages paid. The city may maintain an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 3.120) (Ord. 1973-1007, passed - -; Ord. 1974-1043, passed - -; Ord. 1976-27, passed - -; Ord. 2013-04, passed 5-13-2013)
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