This section only applies to areas with concrete curbs and gutters.
(A) When a person constructs one or more homes in a single block of a previously platted subdivision, he or she shall construct a concrete sidewalk across the entire length of that portion of the lot or parcel of real estate on which the residence or building to be constructed fronts, except that the person constructing a dwelling on a corner lot shall also be required to construct a sidewalk the entire length of the lot from the point where the sidewalk ends at the front of the lot to the rear lot line.
(B) General plans for sidewalk construction shall be submitted with the application for a building permit.
(C) Sidewalks constructed shall have a width of no less than five feet and shall have a minimum thickness of five inches laid on a one-inch sand cushion in all areas other than driveways. The property edge of the walk is to be located 12 inches toward the street from the property line and the grade of the walk shall be subject to the review of the Village Engineer and Public Works Superintendent. The owner of the property is responsible for any surveys that may be necessary to locate lot corner markers and for locating the line of the sidewalk from such lot corner markers. In driveway areas, the thickness shall be increased to a minimum thickness of seven inches laid on a one-inch sand cushion.
(1) The sidewalk shall have a broom finish and shall be edged on both sides. Traverse joints shall be struck at five-foot intervals and at every 50-feet interval, a one-half inch expansion joint shall be placed. Likewise, one-half inch expansion joint material shall be placed between adjacent structures which shall include curb, gutter, old driveways, building foundations, old sidewalk, traffic signals, light poles, and any other man-made structure.
(2) The sidewalk shall be cured with a state acceptable curing compound. After the concrete has cured, all forms shall be removed, the area disturbed shall be backfilled with black dirt graded to a net cross section acceptable to the Building Commissioner, and seeded, to leave the area in a neat and clean condition.
(3) Where practical, handicapped ramps should be constructed at all intersections.
(4) All work shall be done in accordance with the applicable portions of the State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted on October 1, 1983, and any subsequent revisions made thereto.
(D) When sidewalk construction is complete, an inspection by the Building Inspector shall be performed. Any defects shall be corrected by the owner before an occupancy certificate is issued.
(E) The owner will be required to post a corporate surety bond in the amount of 25% of the cost of the sidewalk construction to guarantee maintenance of the sidewalk for a period of one year from date of acceptance. Cash or a suitable bank letter of credit may be substituted for the surety bond. When the aforesaid year has elapsed, the Building Inspector shall perform a final inspection. Any defects shall be remedied within 15 days from the date on which the owner is notified by the Building Inspector of the defects. After the defects, if any, are corrected, the surety bond shall be released.
(F) Where unusual conditions so warrant, the Village Board of Trustees may alter the terms set forth in this section.
('79 Code, § 1611(a) -(f)) (Ord. 1985-O-16, passed 8-6-85; Am. Ord. 1987-O-29, passed 9-1-87) Penalty, see § 150.999