In determining whether it is necessary to construct, grade, repair or replace any sidewalk, driveway apron or tree lawn area within the city, the City Engineer shall consider, among other factors, improperly installed or maintained public sidewalks, walks, driveways and driveway aprons which are in defective condition in any of the following listed particulars:
(a) Any block having multiple cracks or any single crack larger than one-fourth of an inch wide;
(b) Adjoining sections of block, or a portion thereof, the edges of which differ vertically by three-fourths of an inch or more;
(c) Blocks having a transverse slope in excess of three-fourths of an inch per horizontal foot toward the street;
(d) Blocks, having a reverse slope (toward the property), that impound water to a depth of one-half inch or more;
(e) Blocks having depressions that impound water to a depth of one-half inch or more; and/or
(f) Blocks having disintegrated or deteriorated areas.
(Ord. 1990-27, passed 9-4-1990)