909.17 GRADES.

   (a)    All grades for sidewalks shall conform to street grades established by law or ordinance.

   (b)    All sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed or reconstructed to conform to the grade on the right of way where the grade has been established.

   (c)    The surface of all sidewalks shall have a transverse slope of one-fourth inch per foot with the low side nearest to the curb line.

   (d)    Whenever permission is requested and granted to construct or reconstruct a sidewalk where the surface of such sidewalk has a transverse slope of a rate of more than one- fourth inch to the foot, the permit shall be granted only on the condition that Council may at any time thereafter order such sidewalks to be reconstructed to the established grade of the right of way, entirely at the expense of the abutting property owner.

   (e)    In all cases where sidewalks cross driveways or runways, the full width of the sidewalk shall conform to the established grade of the sidewalks adjoining both sides of such driveways or runways, unless permission has been first obtained from the Director of Public Service. However, in all cases no less than three feet width of sidewalk shall conform to the grade of the sidewalks adjoining both sides of such driveways or runways.

   (f)    Upon a right of way where the grade has been established by Council, but where the street has not been improved by paving or grading to such grade, sidewalks shall be constructed in conformity with the established grade or as specified in the legislation providing for the construction or reconstruction of such sidewalks, driveways and curb openings. However, when sidewalks are ordered by Council or are going to be constructed or reconstructed without such order by the owner of property abutting on a right of way where no grade is established, such sidewalks may be constructed or reconstructed at such levels and inclinations as may be prescribed by the Director. Such permission to construct or reconstruct a walk on the right of way, shall be granted and the sidewalk shall be constructed or reconstructed only on condition that when a grade is established such sidewalk shall be removed and reconstructed to the grade which may thereafter be established by Council for such street, entirely at the expense of the owner of the property abutting on the street.

   (g)    Whenever a sidewalk is reconstructed to a grade that does not meet the grade of adjacent existing sidewalks, the person-constructing the new sidewalk shall construct a ramp to eliminate any grade inequality. The materials, workmanship and character of the ramp shall be as determined by the Director.
(Ord. 110-1959. Passed 11-9-59.)

   (h)    All sidewalks and curbs hereinafter constructed or reconstructed shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 as they pertain to handicap accessibility.
(Ord. 165-1994. Passed 10-10-94.)