[Adopted 10-23-1968 by L.L. No. 1-1968]
Sidewalks shall be located as follows:
A.
Sidewalks shall be located within the right-of-way, with the edge of the sidewalk being at the right-of-way line.
B.
The elevation of sidewalks shall be the curb elevation plus 1/4 inch per foot for the distance measured from the curb to the nearer edge of the sidewalk. Where no curb exists, the elevation of the crown of the roadway shall be used in place of the curb elevation. Where no grade is available or where local conditions warrant deviation from the above, the Town shall establish the sidewalk grade as well as the sidewalk line.
C.
Driveways shall be so constructed or graded that the level thereof shall not be in conflict with the requirements for sidewalks established herein.
D.
The Town may direct that sidewalks be located otherwise than as prescribed above when such other location is necessary to make connection with any existing sidewalks.
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Editor's Note: Original §§ 25-1 and 25-2, entitled "Sidewalks to be one course" and "Construction," respectively, which immediately preceded this section, were deleted 7-22-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992. Current sidewalk specifications are on file and available for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk.
No sidewalk shall be constructed, reconstructed, repaired or graded on any street, road or avenue in the Town of Clarence until a written permit therefor shall have been obtained from the Town Clerk, which permit shall determine and specify the slope, grade, width and location thereof, or until an order shall issue, pursuant to the provisions of § 200-a of the Town Law, directing such construction in conformance with these specifications.
[Amended 7-22-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992; 11-19-2003 by L.L. No. 13-2003]
A.
The owner or occupant of any premises fronting or abutting on any street or highway shall repair, keep safe and maintain any sidewalk abutting the premises and kept it free and clear from snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction. All trees, shrubs, plants and other vegetation must be cut back to a height of eight feet directly above the surface of any sidewalk. Any such owner or occupant shall be primarily liable for any death, injury or damage by reason of omission or failure to repair, keep safe and maintain such sidewalk or to remove snow, ice or other obstructions therefrom or negligence in performing those functions.
B.
No person shall plow, shovel, sweep or pile snow, ice or other materials in or beyond the right-of-way of any street or public highway or cause such to be done so as to interfere with the safety and convenience of public travel.
[Amended 7-22-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992; 11-19-2003 by L.L. No. 13-2003]
A.
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of any provision of this article shall be deemed a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both.
B.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by an appointed Zoning Officer, Building Department Officer or any person designated or appointed by the Town Board.
