(A) Whenever the Town Supervisor determines that a sidewalk is defective or unsafe for use, where it is determined that new sidewalk construction is required to provide reasonable public access for pedestrian traffic or whenever any property owner abutting a public street submits a written petition requesting sidewalk construction, repair or reconstruction, the Town Supervisor or his or her designated agent shall make a report of such determination to the Town Council.
(B) (1) Property owners may complete the sidewalk construction, repair or reconstruction themselves or through their contractor provided that they notify the town and secure a sidewalk permit by the date specified in the “Notice of Sidewalk Repair or Construction” sent to the property owner by the town, and further provided that all such work is completed within 30 days of said date.
(2) After the 30-day period, the permit shall be invalid and the town shall construct, repair or reconstruct the sidewalk and charge the property owner in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(C) (1) The cost for new sidewalk construction where no sidewalk has existed before or for sidewalk repair or reconstruction shall be borne 100% by the abutting property owner. However, the town may reimburse the abutting property owner 60% of the material costs related to such construction or repair one time so long as the last prior reimbursement from the town was more than 20 years prior.
(2) In order to receive a reimbursement of the appropriate material costs, the abutting property owner shall submit receipts showing the material costs related to his or her project within 30 days of completion of the project. The town shall have 45 days to approve said request for reimbursement and to issue payment to the abutting property owner.
(D) All sidewalk assessments determined under this section shall be due, payable and collectible and shall become a lien on the property.
(Ord. 2017-3, passed 12-5-2017)