1022.15 THICKNESS AND WIDTH OF WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS.
   (a)   Concrete walks shall be not less than four inches in thickness. The width shall be a minimum of four feet.
   (b)   In the repairing of sidewalks, no patching will be allowed except at the discretion of the Director of Public Service-Safety. Temporary repairs can be made with asphalt, or a temporary asphaltic concrete walk may be placed where a tree, due to its growth, would irreparably damage a concrete walk.
   (c)   Any stone or concrete slab that can be trimmed to no less than two feet the full width may be used when specifically permitted by the Director, and no closure of any walk shall be less than two feet the full width of slab.
   (d)   All sidewalks over subspaces shall be of reinforced concrete construction or reconstruction only, the plans for which must be approved by the Director.
   (e)   When and if any driveway is no longer used for driveway purposes, it shall be considered abandoned. The City reserves and shall have the right to forthwith take the necessary steps to close the driveway, replace the curb and restore the pavement to its original condition. The owner of the property served by such driveway shall be notified by personal service or registered mail of the City's intention to close the driveway.
   
   (f)   After fifteen days from the date of notice, if the owner has failed to make the replacement or to contact the Director, the Director shall proceed with the work of restoring the curb and pavement to their original conditions. The cost of such work shall be charged against the abutting property and if not paid shall be certified to the proper taxing authority for collection in such manner as provided by law. (Ord. 17-2017. Passed 3-7-17.)