CHAPTER 911
Sidewalks, Curbs and Driveways
Sidewalks, Curbs and Driveways
911.01 Width of certain sidewalks regulated.
911.02 Grading.
911.03 Construction permits required.
911.04 Contents of permit.
911.05 Construction controlled.
911.06 Unsafe streets and entrances.
911.07 Construction specifications.
911.08 Steps prohibited on sidewalks.
911.09 Vaults, areas and cellarways.
911.10 Driveway regulations.
911.11 Curb cuts.
911.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Construction or repair at owner's expense - see Ohio R.C. 729.01 et seq.
Sidewalks and gutters - see Ohio R.C. 729.01 et seq.
Notice to construct or repair sidewalks - see Ohio R.C. 729.03 et seq.
Sidewalk obstructions - see GEN. OFF. 521.04
Duty to keep sidewalks in repair and clean - see GEN. OFF. 521.06
911.01 WIDTH OF CERTAIN SIDEWALKS REGULATED.
On the following streets, devoted to the purposes of business, the sidewalks hereafter constructed shall occupy the entire width of such streets between the curb line and the property line: Main Street from First Street to Olive Street; Park Avenue West from Mulberry Street to Main Street; North Park Street; South Park Street; Diamond Street from First Street to Fifth Street; Third Street from Mulberry Street to Franklin Avenue; Fourth Street from Mulberry Street to Diamond Street; Fifth Street from Mulberry Street to Elm Street; Mulberry Street from Sixth Street to Spring Mill Street. On all other streets the sidewalks shall be not less than five feet in width. (Ord. 09-147. Passed 8-4-09.)
911.02 GRADING.
All sidewalks hereafter constructed on any public street or highway shall be so laid that the top surface of the walk shall, at all points, coincide with the line described as follows: Beginning at the curb line with the established curb grade as determined by the City Engineer, thence extending to the property line, at right angles to the curb lines, with a rise of three-sixteenths of an inch to the foot; provided, that at street intersections where the grade of the intersecting street prevents compliance with the above provisions, the walk shall be laid under the direction and to the acceptance of the City Engineer. Before beginning the construction of any sidewalk, the owner, agent or contractor shall have the City Engineer or his assistants indicate the established grade by grade stakes. (Ord. 09-147. Passed 8-4-09.)
911.03 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS REQUIRED.
No person shall construct any sidewalk, curbing or gutters without having first obtained from the Bureau of Buildings, Licenses, Inspections and Permits a permit to do so, which permit shall be in the possession of the person actually engaged in doing the work; it shall be exhibited for inspection at any time upon demand of any member of the Bureau or the Police Division. (1954 Code Sec. 28.24)
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