(a) No concrete walk shall be less than four inches in thickness. The width shall be a minimum of four feet. Concrete walk across driveways shall not be less than six inches in thickness.
(b) In the repairing of sidewalks, no patching shall be allowed except where needed to temporarily maintain an impervious surface. Temporary repairs can be made with asphalt at the discretion of the Municipal Administrator.
(c) Any stone or concrete slab that can be trimmed to not less than four feet for the full width may be used when specifically permitted by the Municipal Administrator, providing that the adjoining slab is not less than four feet, and no closure of any walk shall be less than four feet for the full width of the slab.
(d) Sidewalks over subspaces shall not be permitted.
(e) All driveways between the curb line and walk shall be constructed with a six-inch thick plain concrete slab or a two-inch thick asphaltic concrete surface course on a six inch thick stone base. The kind of material and the construction specifications therefor are subject to approval by the Municipal Administrator. Unless specifically authorized by the Municipal Administrator, the sidewalk within the limits of the driveway shall be six-inch plain concrete only, for a minimum width of one foot beyond the driveway on each side, and shall be effectively separated from the four-inch sidewalk by an expansion joint. The driveway shall be the same width at the curb line as the curb opening and not less than eight feet in width at the street side of the sidewalk.
(f) When and if any driveway is no longer used for driveway purposes, it shall be considered abandoned and the City reserves and shall have the right to take the necessary steps to close the driveway, replace the curb and restore the right of way to its original condition. The owner of the property served by such driveway shall be notified by personal service or certified mail of the City's intention to close the driveway. After fifteen days from the date of notice, if the owner has failed to make the replacement or to contact the Municipal Administrator, the Municipal Administrator shall proceed with the work of restoring the curb and right of way to the original condition. 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 the manner provided by law.
(Ord. 2049. Passed 10-22-90.)