A.
Initial construction. The Village Board may, from time to time, determine
where sidewalks shall be initially constructed and establish the width,
determine the materials, prescribe the methods of construction of
sidewalks and set the standards for different streets.
B.
Repair and replacement. The Building Inspector is directed to inspect
all Village sidewalks at least annually and if, in his judgment, any
such sidewalks are in need of repair or replacement, he or she shall
serve notice upon the owners of property abutting such property to
repair or replace such sidewalk, respectively, pursuant to § 66.0907,
Wis. Stats.
C.
Notice.
(1)
Required. Pursuant to the provisions of § 66.0907, Wis.
Stats., the Building Inspector shall serve upon the owner of each
lot or parcel of land in front of which work is ordered for the laying,
removal, replacement, or repair of a sidewalk a copy of the order
directing such work by personal delivery or by certified or registered
mail.
(2)
Exception. If the cost of repairs of any sidewalk in front of any lot or parcel of land does not exceed $100, the Building Inspector may cause the repair to be made without serving notice as provided in Subsection C(1) of this section and charge the cost of such repair to the owner of such lot or parcel of land as provided in Subsection G of this section.
D.
Work may be done by Village. If the owner neglects, for 20 days after service of an order, to lay, remove, replace or repair any sidewalk, the Building Inspector may cause such work to be done at the expense of the owner of such lot or parcel of land, and such costs shall be collected as provided in Subsection G of this section.
E.
Permits.
(1)
Required. No public sidewalk shall be constructed, repaired, replaced,
or removed without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector.
The application for a permit shall be made, in writing, upon a form
furnished by the Building Inspector.
(2)
Consent and agreement. At the time of the application for a permit,
the owner shall file with the Building Inspector a consent for removal
of the new sidewalk and the replacement of the sidewalk by the Village
if it is determined that such sidewalk does not conform to the material
and other specifications provided by the Village. Such owner agrees
that the expenses incurred by the Village in the replacement may be
entered by the Village Clerk or designee on the tax roll as a special
tax against such lot or parcel of land. Such tax shall be collected
in all respects like other taxes on real estate.[1]
F.
Inspections. Upon the laying of a sidewalk, the permit holder shall
notify the Building Inspector, who shall inspect the sidewalk to determine
whether it conforms to the requirements of the permit. If the sidewalk
does not conform, the Building Inspector shall order the work to be
removed and replaced in accordance with specifications on file with
the Building Inspector within 20 days after the service of a written
notice ordering such removal. If the owner refuses to replace such
construction within 20 days after the service of the notice therefor,
the Village may perform the work and assess the costs of such work
against the owner.
G.
Assessment of expenses. The Building Inspector shall keep an accurate
account of the expenses of laying, removing, and repairing sidewalks
in front of each lot or parcel of land and report the expenses to
the Village Administrator, who shall annually prepare a statement
of the expenses so incurred in front of each lot or parcel of land
and report the expenses to the Village Clerk or designee. The amount
therein charged to each lot or parcel of land shall be entered by
the Village Clerk or designee on the tax roll as a special tax against
such lot or parcel of land, and the amount shall be collected in all
respects like other taxes upon real estate.[2]
A.
To be kept clean. The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel in front
of which a sidewalk has been constructed shall clean off and remove
from such sidewalk all snow, ice, mud, leaves, rubbish, or other debris
which has accumulated thereon within 24 hours after such snow, etc.,
has been deposited thereon. If it is impossible or impractical to
remove ice from the walk, such owner of occupant shall sprinkle the
sidewalk with sand, cinders, ashes, salt or other material continuously
until removed so that such sidewalk will not be slippery or dangerous
to pedestrians. If the owner or occupant fails to comply with this
subsection, the Building Inspector shall cause such removal or treatment
as required in this subsection. The cost thereof shall become a special
tax or charge against the property, to be collected in the manner
provided in this section.
B.
Assessment of cost. If the Village cleans or treats any sidewalk,
as required in this section, a written report shall be filed with
the Village Clerk or designee containing a description of such lot
or tract charged and the amount chargeable thereto. The Village Clerk
or designee shall thereupon mail to the owner of each such lot or
tract at his last known address a bill of such costs; and, when paid,
such amount shall be credited to the general fund. If any such bill
remains unpaid on October 1 next following the clearing or treating
of the sidewalk, the Village Clerk or designee shall insert such charge
on the general tax roll of the Village, and the same proceedings shall
be had for the collection of such taxes as in cases of other taxes
extended upon such roll.[1]
