Whenever the tracks, to conform to the grades given, shall be above the level of the street, the railway company occupying the same shall, at its own expense, raise the street between its tracks to a level with the top of the rails. This shall be done by filling such lower space with the same material that the street upon which the roadbed is laid is made, or with some good filling material in case the street has not been improved. Such raising and filling shall be approved by the director of public works, and shall cover all cross ties and timbers. Timbers shall not extend more than one foot beyond the rails on either side of the track.
(1964 Code, § 31-19)