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
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)
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)
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)
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 the premises clean and safe for pedestrians, and to remove with reasonable dispatch snow, ice, slush, mud and any other impediment to safe and convenient foot travel.
(1992 Code, § 7-1-413)
Whenever any sidewalk is in an unsafe condition for pedestrians, it shall be the duty of the City Foreperson to place a suitable obstruction on either side of that part of the sidewalk which is in a suitable obstruction on either side of that part of the sidewalk which is an unsafe condition and notify the owner or occupant of the abutting property that such sidewalk must be repaired. If the abutting property be unoccupied or the owner cannot be found within the city, then the City Foreperson shall post a notice on such property requiring the walk to be repaired. If the walk is not properly repaired within 24 hours from the giving of the notice as herein provided, then the City Foreperson shall report that fact to the Mayor and the Mayor may cause the sidewalk to be repaired or removed by the city.
(1992 Code, § 7-1-414)
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