CHAPTER 1: STREETS, ALLEYS AND SIDEWALKS

Section

General Provisions

   8-1-1   Opening of streets and alleys

   8-1-2   Maintenance and repair

   8-1-3   Hazardous conditions; public safety measures

   8-1-4   Snow removal responsibility

   8-1-5   Unsafe sidewalks

   8-1-6   Removal of obstruction of sidewalk

   8-1-7   Obstructions prohibited

   8-1-8   Openings in sidewalks must be covered

   8-1-9   Official grades

   8-1-10   Alteration of grades

   8-1-11   Cross-section of streets

   8-1-12   Location of curb and tree line

   8-1-13   Use of trucks on Main Street

   8-1-14   Vehicles GVW in excess five tons on 3rd Avenue NW

Construction

   8-1-25   Approval required

   8-1-26   Conformance to established grade required

   8-1-27   Petition by property owners

   8-1-28   Authority to order

   8-1-29   Notice

   8-1-30   Cost recovery

   8-1-31   By city generally; assessment of costs; Sidewalk and Curb Fund

Excavations

   8-1-45   Filling of cesspools and excavations

   8-1-46   Sewer pipe excavations

   8-1-47   Prevention of obstructions; public safety measures

   8-1-48   Post-excavation settling; repair; responsibility

   8-1-49   Proximity of gas or water conduits to sewer pipes

Signs and Encroachments

   8-1-60   Definitions

   8-1-61   Restrictions

   8-1-62   Projection and clearance

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 8-1-1 OPENING OF STREETS AND ALLEYS.

   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to open or cause to be opened any city street or alley for the purpose of connecting or laying any sewer or water connection or to open the same in any way for any purpose. If a necessity arises for the opening of a street or an alley, a request must be made to the City Council or its designated representative.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-401)

§ 8-1-2 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.

   It shall be the duty of the owners and tenants of any premises within the limits of the city to keep the sidewalk in front of and adjoining their premises in good, safe and substantial condition. The owners shall see that all breaks or unsoundness be repaired with all possible dispatch.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-411)

§ 8-1-3 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES.

   When by any reason or the construction or repair of sidewalks from any cause whatsoever any sidewalk is rendered dangerous or impassable to the public, such sidewalk or portion of sidewalk shall be securely fenced and from dark until sunrise red lights shall be maintained thereon.

(1992 Code, § 7-1-412)