911.09. Construction permits required; fees.

   (a)   Application for permit to construct or reconstruct a walk or driveway or make a curb opening shall be on forms furnished by the Department of Inspection, and such forms shall set forth the name and address of applicant; name and address of the owner of the property adjoining the right of way where proposed work is to be done; street address and legal description of the lot or land adjoining the right of way; number of square feet of proposed walk, or driveway to be constructed or reconstructed or number of lineal feet of curbing to be cut, dropped or removed; width of present walk, driveway or curb opening; material in present walk, driveway or curb; material to be used in proposed construction or reconstruction of walk; and such other information as may be required by the Department of Public Utilities. No work shall be constructed or reconstructed until a permit has been obtained from the Commissioner, either by the owner of the contiguous property or the owner's agent. A licensed contractor must confirm that a permit has been procured before the contractor constructs or reconstructs any sidewalk, driveway or curb opening. The permit must be kept on the site of the construction or reconstruction until completion of work.

   (b)   Fees to be collected for the issuance of sidewalk and driveway construction permits in conformity with the provisions of this section shall be as determined by the Department of Public Utilities.

(Ord. 339-12. Passed 7-17-12.)

911.10. Notice to construct or reconstruct.

   Notice to construct or reconstruct walks or driveways or make curb openings shall be as provided by law. Council, may, by resolution, order sidewalks or driveways to be repaired or reconstructed and the costs thereof shall be assessed and collected as provided by law.

(1952 Code § 7-4-10)

911.11. Construction costs.

   If the owner neglects to construct or reconstruct a walk or driveway within the time specified in the notice hereinabove required to be given, the City may elect to construct or reconstruct such a walk or driveway or cause same to be done, and in such case all of the cost and expense of constructing or reconstructing such walk or driveway shall, as directed by ordinance of Council, be assessed as provided by law against the adjoining or abutting property, lots or lands.

(Ord. 339-12. Passed 7-17-12.)

911.12. Cutting and replacing of curb.

   All concrete or stone curb shall be cut full depth when removal is required. No curb opening shall be constructed without the administrative approval from the Division of Transportation of the Department of Public Service.

(Ord. 339-12. Passed 7-17-12.)

911.13. Location of sidewalk.

   Walks shall be located on the public right-of-way as determined by the Commissioner.

(1952 Code § 7-4-13)