(a) A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged by the city for a curb cutting permit. No curb shall be cut or altered until such sum is paid and a permit issued. The permit shall be issued by the Director of Public Works and Services when, in his or her judgment, such cutting or altering does not damage or interfere with the best interests of the residents of the city.
(b) (1) The type of material and the compaction of such material in the base shall meet the approval of the Director.
(2) Forms shall be set true to the line and grade established by the Director. Upon completion of the setting of the forms, an inspection will be made by the Director before permission to pour is given.
(3) Concrete curbs shall have struck joints at ten-foot intervals and full depth one-half inch expansion joints at not less than 30 feet nor more than 40 feet. One-half inch expansion material shall be placed between new and existing concrete.
(4) Concrete shall meet the requirements of the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, Construction and Material Specifications Manual, § 499, as amended.
(5) Two types of curb or curb and gutter shall be permitted. See the following sketch for details. The type to be used shall be at the discretion of the Director.
(c) (1) All curb cutting or altering shall be done at the discretion of the Director. Where the curb is cut for a driveway, the driveway must be paved with concrete from curb to property line. Construction of the driveway shall meet the specifications of § 1022.03(g).
(2) The contractor or person doing the construction shall secure a permit from the Mayor’s designee for a fee of ten dollars ($10.00).
(3) All work shall be done in a manner coordinated between the contractor and the Director.
(4) Upon completion of the construction an inspection will be made by the Director. If, in the opinion of the Director, the quality and workmanship of the completed curb and/or gutter does not meet the standards of the city, the city may order the contractor to remove the curb and/or gutter and replace it according to city specifications. If, after notification and a waiting period of 15 days, the work is not corrected, the city may correct the work and charge the contractor and/or property owner for the work.