A. Width: All sidewalks hereafter constructed shall be of the following width or as otherwise ordered by the council:
1. Business District: On all streets and avenues used for business purposes, eight feet (8') wide, or match the existing width of the existing sidewalk, whichever is greater for the purpose of this section.
2. Residential And Other Districts: On all residential and other streets and avenues, five feet (5') wide or match existing width, whichever is greater. For the purpose of this section, such "residential and other streets and avenues" shall be defined as all streets and avenues of the city of Shelby not named in the above mentioned business district.
3. Alleys: In all alleys, a two foot (2') width may be constructed and laid in such a manner that it will not interfere with traffic.
B. Slope: All sidewalks shall rise one-fourth inch (1/4") to the foot from the curb grade to the property line.
C. Permit; Compliance: Anyone who shall construct a sidewalk in the city shall first obtain a permit and shall comply with all requirements and restrictions set forth therein.
D. Noncompliance:
1. Notice Of Noncompliance: In the event of noncompliance with this section, the city council shall instruct the city building inspector to give notice to said owner or owners of said noncompliance, by certified mail, return receipt requested, ordering said sidewalk to conform to this section, along with a description of such nonconformance.
2. City's Right To Take Action: If noncompliance exists at the end of the thirty (30) days herein above mentioned, the city shall have the right to take such action as is necessary to bring the nonconforming sidewalk into compliance with this section, including, but not limited to, tearing out and reinstalling said sidewalk and shall bill the owner or owners of said property the actual costs of such work expended in realizing compliance.
3. Lien: If said installation is not paid for in full within thirty (30) days of billing, the city shall have the right to place a lien upon the property for which the action was taken to bring the sidewalk into compliance in an amount equal to the actual cost of such work, plus filing fees, plus any interest allowed by law. The city reserves the right to foreclose on said lien pursuant to Montana statute pertaining to foreclosure of liens.
E. Adverse Weather Conditions: The city council may adjust the time schedule hereinabove set in order to accommodate adverse weather conditions. (Ord. 701, 8-15-1994)