§ 91.55 CONSTRUCTION.
   (A)   Any person, firm or corporation that desires or is ordered to construct a sidewalk or entrance pavement in, upon or adjacent to any public way in the city shall obtain a construction permit from the Building Inspector. There shall be no charge for a permit.
   (B)   Al1 sidewalks or entrance pavements as described above shall be constructed according to the City of Irvine Public Sidewalk Specifications and Construction.
   (C)   Sidewalks in the city limits shall be required according to the following conditions, and shall be the responsibility of the developer.
      (1)   Residential. Where a residential block exceeds 900 feet in length, a through sidewalk, in a ten-foot easement may be required by the City Council.
      (2)   Commercial subdivision. Sidewalks shall be required for all commercia1 lots.
      (3)   Industrial subdivision. Sidewalks may be required for industrial lots as determined by the City Council.
      (4)   Sidewalk requirements.
         (a)   Service walks. Parallel to street for general public use.
            1.   Minimum width. If replacing existing walk, same width, but not less than 48 inches. If new walk, 48 inches. Either case never narrower than walks it leads to on other property.
            2.   Thickness. Minimum four inches concrete over base aggregate.
            3.   Slope. Three-fourths inch pitch side to side, draining away from buildings towards parking strip or street. Always adjust slope of new walk gently to meet slope of any abutting existing walk.
            4.   Final surface. Final surface of walk shall be level with material on each side. Voids created by removal of form boards shall be filled.
            5.   Recommended materials. Use of darby or wood float to achieve non-slip surface is recommended over broom finish.
         (b)   Curbs. Also see division (C)(4)(e) below, regarding ramps.
            1.   Full four-inch minimum height in no case lower than parking strip or if parallel to and touching sidewalk, same elevation. If new curb is elevated above parking strip, fill area and reseed. Curb shall be poured eight inches deep.
            2.   Curbs shall have relief joints every six feet.
            3.   Edges shall be rounded minimum one-half inch radius. Use of edging tool required.
            4.   a.   Driveways width at curb shall be four feet wider than drive area. Control joints shall be cut where slope changes to sidewalk level or drive area.
               b.   Concrete below full area of driveway apron must be constant four inches thick.
         (c)   Materials.
            1.   350C psi concrete minimum. Air entrained preferred.
            2.   Expansion joint filler to be used against buildings, retaining walls, steps and other walks already in place.
         (d)   Edges; control joints.
            1.   Edges. All edges rounded minimum one-half inch radius. Use of edging tool required.
            2.   Control joints. Minimum four feet apart with a jointing tool or cut with masonry blade 24 hours after pour.
         (e)   Handicap ramps.
            1.   Minimum width. Thirty-six inches street to walk.
            2.   Maximum slope. One in 12.
            3.   Ramp surface. Ramp surface must be non-slip.
            4.   Diagram.
               a.   Diagram shown below is typical but not only one allowed. Flared sides may be splayed at curb.
               b.   Flared sides are to prevent pedestrians from tripping.
                  c.   Concrete below edge of ramp and for full area of ramp must be four inches thick.
         (f)   Handicapped parking. Contact City Hall for handicapped parking approval areas. These curb areas should be painted bright blue and marked with handicapped parking signs.
(Prior Code, § 90.55) (Ord. 93- , passed - -1993)