A. Sidewalk Grades: All sidewalks shall incline upward from the outer edge toward the line of buildings or lots at the rate of one inch (1") in four feet (4').
B. Change Of Grade, Permit Required: The establishment of any grade shall not be construed to confer any power on any party, person, firm or corporation to fill, raise or lower any street or sidewalk without having first obtained permission so to do from the village engineer.
C. Sidewalk For New Homes: The owner of any property for which a sidewalk is designated on the sidewalk master plan, and on which property the owner seeks to construct a new single-family home, shall install public sidewalk on the right of way fronting the property where no sidewalk exists. If there is sidewalk already existing, it shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the owner as deemed necessary by the village engineer. For purposes of this section, "sidewalk master plan" shall mean the sidewalk master plan adopted by resolution of the village board, and as may be amended from time to time.
D. Sidewalk In Cases Of Demolition: The owner of any property for which a sidewalk is designated on the sidewalk master plan, and on which an existing single-family home is located, that seeks demolition of the home, shall install public sidewalk on the right of way fronting the property where no sidewalk exists. If there is sidewalk already existing, it shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the owner as deemed necessary by the village engineer. For purposes of this section, the term "demolition" shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 9-1-7 of this code.
E. New Homes Not Designated For Sidewalks On The Sidewalk Master Plan: The owner of any property on which the owner seeks to construct a new single-family home, and for which property a sidewalk is not designated on the sidewalk master plan, shall make a monetary contribution to the village in lieu of sidewalk installation. The contribution amount shall be determined by the village engineer and shall be an amount that is equal to the then current cost to construct sidewalk on the right of way fronting the property. All monetary contributions in lieu of sidewalk construction shall be placed in a sidewalk fund, the proceeds of which shall be used only for costs related to sidewalk construction. If there is sidewalk already in existence, it shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the owner as deemed necessary by the village engineer.
F. Demolition Of Homes Not Designated For Sidewalks On The Sidewalk Master Plan: The owner of any property on which an existing single-family home is located, and for which property a sidewalk is not designated on the sidewalk master plan, shall make a monetary contribution in lieu of sidewalk installation when the owner demolishes the home. The contribution amount shall be determined by the village engineer and shall be an amount that is equal to the then current cost to construct sidewalk on the right of way fronting the property. All monetary contributions in lieu of sidewalk construction shall be placed in a sidewalk fund, the proceeds of which shall be used only for costs related to sidewalk construction. If there is sidewalk already in existence, it shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the owner as deemed necessary by the village engineer. (Ord. O2010-15, 3-23-2010)