The inspection and approval of forms by the City Engineer is required before pouring concrete. The owner or contractor shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer prior to pouring such concrete. The inspection fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) or fifteen cents ($.15) per linear foot of sidewalk constructed, whichever amount is greater. At the completion of any sidewalk construction, the Division of Buildings shall make an inspection thereof, at a cost of fifteen dollars ($15.00) or fifteen cents ($.15) per linear foot of sidewalk constructed, whichever amount is greater. All such inspection fees shall be paid to the City as a prerequisite to the issuance of the permit required by Section 1480.03, except as provided below.
In the event that the City declares that certain sidewalks shall be constructed or repaired in accordance with Section 1480.09 or Ohio R.C. Chapter 729, such inspection fees shall be paid as follows:
(a) Those property owners who choose to construct or repair those sidewalks at their own expense shall pay such inspection fees as a prerequisite to issuance of the permit required by Section 1480.03.
(b) Those property owners who choose to have the City construct or repair those sidewalks shall pay such fees as part of the special assessments levied by the City upon their property upon completion of the construction or repair.
(Ord. 90-145. Passed 7-17-90.)