For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BROOM FINISH. A sidewalk finish that is made by sweeping the sidewalk when it is hardening.
DEFECTIVE SIDEWALK. Any public sidewalk exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Vertical separations equal to three-fourths inch or more;
(2) Horizontal separations equal to one inch or more.
(3) Holes or depressions equal to three-fourths inch or more and at least four inches in diameter;
(4) Spalling over 50% of a single square of the sidewalk with one or more depressions equal to one-half inch or more;
(5) Spalling over less than 50% of a single square of the sidewalk with one or more depressions equal to three-fourths inch or more;
(6) A single square of sidewalk cracked in such a manner that no part thereof has a piece greater than one square foot;
(7) A sidewalk with any part thereof missing to the full depth; or
(8) A change from the design or construction grade equal to or greater than three-fourths inch per foot.
ESTABLISHED GRADE. That grade established by the city for the particular area in which a sidewalk is to be constructed.
ONE-COURSE CONSTRUCTION. The full thickness of the concrete is placed at one time, using the same mixture throughout.
OWNER. The person owning the fee title to property abutting any sidewalk and includes any contract purchaser for purposes of notification required herein. For all other purposes, OWNER includes the lessee, if any.
PORTLAND CEMENT. Any type of cement except bituminous cement.
SIDEWALK. All permanent public walks in business, residential or suburban areas.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. The construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement or removal, of a public sidewalk and/or the excavating, filling or depositing of material in the public right-of-way in connection therewith.
WOOD FLOAT FINISH. A sidewalk finish that is made by smoothing the surface of the sidewalk with a wooden trowel.
(Ord. 14973, passed 7-9-2018)