(A) Generally. Curb dimensions shall be as follows: the curb shall extend at least ten inches into the ground from the ground level after the street has been graded, six-inch exposure above the paved surface of street, six inches wide at the top with a three-fourths inch radii on street side and have a slope on the street side of one inch in six inches, perpendicular on the property side. All curbs within the city shall conform to standard cross-sections shown in city’s Public Works Standards. On all streets less than 60 feet in width and not less than 50 feet in width, the outer edge of the curbing shall be eight feet from the property line. On all streets less than 50 feet in width, the street edge of the curbing shall be such distance from the property as the Council from time to time shall direct; provided, nothing in this section shall be construed to require the curb lines to be altered or changed on streets where the same have been permanently improved at the expense of the adjacent and abutting property, unless by special order from the Council, and providing further that nothing in this section or in this subchapter shall be construed to preclude the Council in case of permanent street improvements from providing a different method and manner of constructing curb lines along such proposed improvement.
(B) Curb cuts or ramps required.
(1) The standard for construction of curbs requires not less than two curb cuts or ramps per lineal block to be located on or near the crosswalks at intersections. Each curb cut or ramp shall be at least 48 inches wide, where possible, and a minimum of 36 inches wide where a 48 inch width will not fit, at a slope not to exceed one-inch rise per 12-inch run. If a 12:1 slope will not fit, an 8:1 slope is acceptable if so constructed as to allow reasonable access to the crosswalk for persons with physical disabilities.
(2) Standards set for curb cuts and ramps under division (B)(1) above shall apply whenever a curb or sidewalk is constructed or replaced at any point in a block which gives reasonable access to a crosswalk.
(Ord. 351, passed 4-13-1992)