[Adopted 2-3-2003]
The Village of Tarrytown recognizes the positive
impact that properly maintained sidewalks can have on the quality
of life of this community. Well-constructed, attractive and functional
sidewalks contribute to the safety of the public while traversing
our streets, thereby making our Village more pedestrian-friendly.
As an incentive to property owners, the Board of Trustees will adopt
a policy whereby the owners of one-, two- or three-family residential
properties may request to have damaged or inadequate sidewalks in
front and/or alongside of their properties (abutting public streets)
to be replaced by the Village. The cost of replacement will be shared
50/50, whereby the property owner shall reimburse the Village for
the cost of materials and the Village shall pay for the labor.
A.
Eligible properties: Owner-occupied one-, two- or
three-family dwellings used for purposes authorized in the Zoning
Code of the Village.
B.
Ineligible properties: Properties used for commercial,
industrial, institutional, multifamily (four or more dwelling units)
purposes. Non-owner-occupied one-, two- or three-family dwellings.
A.
A property owner must submit a written request to
the Village for placement on the Village's sidewalk replacement program,
subject to approval by the Department of Public Works after visual
inspection.
B.
The Village will purchase the material and provide
the labor for said sidewalk repair. An estimate and agreement letter
will be sent to the property owner.
C.
Failure of property owner to remit payment will subject
the property to a tax lien.
