(A) Overlays. When a seal coat is applied to a previously paved street for maintenance purposes, the City will bear the cost.
(B) Alleys. Alleys are generally not acceptable in new subdivisions. Dedicated alleys shall be graded and graveled at no cost to the property owners. Should alleys be constructed, the entire expense shall be born by the property owners. Total costs for blacktopping alleys and all surface preparations will be assessed to the adjacent property owners.
(C) Driveways.
(1) Reconstruction and new construction projects. Property owners are responsible for construction and maintenance of driveways and driveway aprons. Driveway curb cuts are installed with the curb and gutter for each existing driveway. New driveway curb cuts shall be installed when requested. Each existing and new driveway shall have a concrete surface apron installed at the property owner's expense. Aprons shall be the width of the curb cut and shall extend from the curb 10 feet towards the property line. Estimates of costs shall be provided each property holder for their driveway apron. Driveway aprons shall be assessed to the property holder at actual costs. These costs shall become a part of the special assessment notice. Costs of the hookup between the apron and existing driveway shall be borne by the City.
(2) Construction within existing streets with curb and gutter. Curb and gutter installations along roads with existing curb and gutter shall comply with § 4.2.3 of the City of Medford Zoning Code. Property owners are responsible for the construction of driveways, driveway aprons, and the full replacement of any curb and gutter affected by the construction of the driveway, including the installation of an expansion joint between the curb and the driveway apron. The road surface shall be restored to that condition that existed before the construction began. The standards for the construction of the new curb and gutter are available in the office of the Street and Water Superintendent. In addition, a building permit and a zoning permit issued by the Building Inspector are required before the start of construction.
(Am. Ord. 495, passed 2-4-86; Am. Ord. 713/96, passed 5-22-96; Am. Ord. 994, passed 11-18-14)
(D) Sidewalks.
(1) Sidewalks will be installed as ordered by the Common Council.
(2) Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the appropriate City ordinances.
(E) Culverts.
(1) Property owners requesting a culvert or culverts for access to their property shall be charged for the actual cost of the culvert plus time and materials for installation if done by the Department of Public Works.
(2) If, due to a City project, the removal and replacement of driveway and culverts will be borne by the City, providing the culvert meets current specifications.
(F) Trees. The City will remove trees within the street right-of-way as required for street improvement without charge to the property owner.
(G) Street lights. Any property owner, resident or group of property owners may petition for street lights in their neighborhood. The Common Council may order street lights installed by approving petitions or on its own motion install a light. There is no charge to adjacent property owners for installation.
(Ord. 428, passed 10-7-80)