[R.O. 2011 § 515.020; R.O. 2010 § 515.020; Ord. No. 1024, 5-4-2009]
A.
The Board of Aldermen may, when deemed necessary or expedient, divide
the City or any portion thereof into sidewalk districts. Said districts
shall be declared by ordinance by adopting plans and specifications
for the building of all sidewalks within said districts and may advertise
for bids and award a contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder
for the building and construction of same in accordance of the City
Codes.
B.
Prior to award of any construction contract, the City Administrator
shall prepare and submit to the Board of Aldermen an estimate of the
cost of said sidewalk, including approaches, grading, parking, materials,
etc., which estimate shall be the price per square foot for the finished
improvements.
C.
The cost of any of the work or improvements shall be levied a special
assessment against the lot, tract or parcel of ground along and in
front of which said improvements are made. Said assessment shall be
levied by ordinance which shall set out separately the number and
title of the ordinance under authority of which work will be done,
a separate description of each lot, tract or parcel assessed, the
name of the owner thereof, the number of front feet therein and the
total amount thereof. Said assessment ordinance shall also authorize
the City Clerk or City Collector to issue said tax bills as identified
in this Code.
D.
Sidewalks will be repaired based on priority of need considering
condition of the existing sidewalk (as evaluated by the City Administrator
or designated representative) location and use. Identified problem
areas of a lower priority will be incorporated into replacement schedules
where the property owner by written request is willing to promote
the improvements accordingly.
E.
The City of Owensville will not remove sidewalks on private property.
F.
When new construction or repair of sidewalks are approved, the City
of Owensville will make every effort to determine if the sidewalks
shall be extended from corner to corner.
A.
All sidewalks installed or replaced as part of a major street repair
project shall be installed by the City of Owensville or its designee.
B.
Those portions of sidewalks to be replaced or repaired as part of
the major street repair project shall be determined by the City Engineer
or Public Works Director.
C.
All costs associated with the installation or replacement of the
sidewalk, including but not limited to all labor and materials costs,
shall be borne by the City of Owensville.
[R.O. 2011 § 515.030; R.O. 2010 § 515.030; Ord. No. 1024, 5-4-2009]
A.
The City may, by ordinance, provide for the repair or reconstruction
of any sidewalk and approaches, including grading, filling and the
removal of obstructions, by contract, and it shall be the duty of
the City Clerk to levy a special assessment against each lot or tract
along which such work is done.
B.
No contract shall be let by the Board of Aldermen until an advertisement
for bids causing said work has been published in at least one (1)
issue of a newspaper of general circulation, and the date for opening
of said bids shall be at least ten (10) days after the date of publication.
The City Administrator shall prepare and file an estimate showing
the quantities of grading, filling and materials required in front
of each separate lot, tract or parcel and an estimate of the cost
of said work per square foot along with the cost of the removal of
any existing sidewalk or obstruction.
C.
The cost of any of the work or improvements described herein shall
be levied as a special assessment against the lot, tract or parcel
of ground along and in front of which said improvement is made. Said
assessment shall be levied by ordinance which ordinance shall specify
the number and title of the ordinance under authority of which the
work was done, a separate description of the lot, tract or parcel
of ground assessed, the name of the owner of record, the number of
linear feet abutting said improvement and the total cost thereof.
The ordinance shall further provide for the making of tax bills by
the City Clerk payable to the City Collector.
D.
Supervision. All sidewalk constructed in the City of Owensville shall
be constructed under the supervision and direction of the Building
Inspector within such time the Board of Aldermen shall, by ordinance,
direct and provide.
E.
Plans To Be Submitted. Prior to the issuance of sidewalk building
permit for repair or construction of sidewalks, general plans shall
be submitted to the Administrative Official for review and approval.
F.
Free Of Obstructions. It shall be the duty of every owner occupant
of any lot or premises to keep the sidewalk next to and adjoining
such lot or premises free at all times of all obstructions likely
to impede free passage of pedestrian access. It shall be the duty
of the Building Inspector to investigate said complaints and to give
verbal or written notice to such persons to clean and remove obstructions
from such sidewalks.
G.
Duty Of Owner/Occupant. Every owner or occupant of any premises fronting
or abutting on any sidewalk in the City shall keep the sidewalk and
adjoining parkway in front of or abutting on premises well maintained
and in good repair.
[R.O. 2011 § 515.040; R.O. 2010 § 515.040; Ord. No. 1024, 5-4-2009]
A.
All sidewalks in the City of Owensville shall be constructed of materials
and in the manner as specified by regulations established herein unless
deemed a practical hardship due to topographical locations, or
B.
All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the following
minimum standards:
1.
Sidewalk material: six-bag mix.
2.
Sidewalk thickness: four (4) inches.
3.
Sidewalk width: Not less than four (4) feet in residential districts.
Not less than five (5) feet in business districts.
4.
Sidewalk length: Contraction joints every five (5) feet; expansion
joints every twenty (20) feet.
5.
Vertical grade: twelve to one (12:1).
6.
Cross slope: two percent (2%) grade.
[R.O. 2011 § 515.050; R.O. 2010 § 515.050; Ord. No. 1024, 5-4-2009]
Upon completion of the work, the contractor shall remove all
form of lumber or metal, excess materials, protective coverings, equipment
and any rubbish, refuse, waste or other debris, leaving the work in
neat and presentable condition. Before acceptance of the work, dirt
shall be brought up beside the edges of the sidewalk to an elevation
level with the top of said sidewalk and for a distance of at least
one (1) foot from the edges thereof.
[R.O. 2011 § 515.060; R.O. 2010 § 515.060; Ord. No. 1024, 5-4-2009]
A.
Snow Removal. It is the duty of every owner of a lot or tract of
land in the City to keep all sidewalks in front of and along his/her
property clear of snow and ice.
B.
Variance Procedures. Any variance or exception from any requirements
of these Sections may only be granted by the Board of Aldermen. Requests
for a variance shall be made through the City Administrator for review
and comment.
C.
Penalties For Violation. Any person, firm, association or corporation
violating any provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of
an ordinance violation and be subject to a fine not exceeding five
hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for not more than thirty
(30) days.
