(a) All Portland cement concrete walks shall be not less than four inches in thickness.
The width shall be a minimum of four feet; however, this provision may be increased where expected heavy pedestrian traffic warrants a wider walk; examples would be schools, churches, shopping centers and the like.
(b) Asphalt walks shall be permitted at railroad crossings only.
(c) In the repairing of sidewalks no patching shall be allowed.
(d) Any stone or concrete slab that can be trimmed to no less than two feet zero inches the full width may be used when specifically permitted by the Director, and no closure of any walk shall be less than two feet zero inches, the full width of the slab.
(e) All sidewalks over subspaces shall be reinforced concrete construction or reconstruction only, the plans for which must be approved by the Director.
(f) All driveways shall be constructed with a six-inch thick plain concrete slab or a two-inch thick asphalt concrete surface course of eight-inch stone base, the kind of material and the construction specifications therefor subject to the approval by the Director. The driveway within the limits of the sidewalk shall be six-inch plain concrete only, for a minimum width of one foot beyond the driveway on each side and must be effectively separated from the 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.
(g) 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 forthwith take the necessary steps to close such driveway, replace the curb and restore the pavement to its original condition. The owner of the property served by such driveway shall be notified by personal service or registered mail of the City's intention to close such driveway. After fifteen days from the date of such notice, if the owner has failed to make such replacement or to contact the Department of Public Service, the Director shall proceed with the work of restoring the curb and pavement to their 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 such manner as provided by law.
(Ord. 35-69. Passed 8-4-69.)