[R.O. 2013 §21-61; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §27, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 8.461 (Bill No. 2572) §1, 3-6-2014; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
If given written notice by the City it will be the responsibility of a property owner to repair any unsafe conditions that exist on sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway entrances adjacent to the property.
[R.O. 2013 §21-62; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §28, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway entrances constructed, reconstructed or repaired in the City shall conform to the established grade of the street. All sidewalks shall not be less than four (4) feet in width.
[R.O. 2013 §21-63; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §29, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All work of constructing, reconstructing or repairing of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and driveway entrances shall be done under the supervision of the Director of Public Works.
[R.O. 2013 §21-64; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §31, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Driveway entrances shall either be constructed so that the natural flow of water along any ditch or gutter shall not be impeded, either by depressing the driveway entrance to the level of the gutter or by installing tile or drain pipe under the surface of the driveway entrance of sufficient size to carry the maximum flow of water along such gutter or ditch.
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Cross Reference — As to building codes, Ch. 500.
[R.O. 2013 §21-81; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §1, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
For the purposes of this Division, the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Any structure, the use of which is incidental to the principal use of another structure on the same premises.
DEVELOPMENT
Construction of any kind, except accessory structures, that would require a building permit to be issued by the City of Arnold.
GREEN SPACE
A grassed area between the sidewalk and the adjoining street or highway right-of-way.
PAVED
Concrete four (4) inches thick except that concrete through driveways shall be at least six (6) inches thick.
SIDEWALK
A paved walk for pedestrians.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
The expansion of an existing structure that increases the gross floor area of a building by twenty-five percent (25%) or more; the remodeling of any structure where the cost of the proposed improvements exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the structure at the time of application; or any combination of expansion and remodeling such that the combined cost of which exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the structure.
[R.O. 2013 §21-82; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §2, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks shall be provided, at the expense of the property owner, along the entire abutting frontage of all property adjoining an arterial or collector street, as identified by the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Arnold, as a condition to the issuance of a building permit for all new construction or substantial improvement to an existing structure on property abutting an arterial or collector street.
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Cross Reference — As to building codes, Ch. 500.
[R.O. 2013 §21-83; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §3, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks constructed under the requirements of this Division shall be dedicated to public usage and located within an easement/right-of-way dedicated to the public for that purpose.
[R.O. 2013 §21-84; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §4, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks and required green space shall be located within an easement as required by this Division that shall be within ten (10) feet of the adjoining street or highway right-of-way line on Arterial or Collector Roads and five (5) feet on Local Roads. Sidewalks shall be located as specified by the City. Sidewalks shall be located in such areas and constructed in such a manner as to facilitate pedestrian traffic and allow for its continuation through other properties.
[R.O. 2013 §21-85; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §5, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Prior to the issuance of a building permit or the construction of sidewalks, plans shall be submitted to the City for its approval.
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Cross Reference — As to building codes, Ch. 500.
[R.O. 2013 §21-86; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §6, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the standards established by the City.
[R.O. 2013 §21-87; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §7, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 1204) §2, 7-5-1990; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks required by this Division shall be completed and must be accepted and approved by the City prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. In lieu of completion of sidewalks, a performance bond or escrow agreement may be submitted by the developer guaranteeing the installation of all required improvements within a specified time not to exceed one (1) year.
[R.O. 2013 §21-88; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §8, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 8.461 (Bill No. 2572) §1, 3-6-2014; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
The City may give written notice to a property owner that an unsafe condition exists on a sidewalk and approaches adjacent to the property. After receipt of the written notice the property owner will have thirty (30) days to make any necessary repairs to remedy the unsafe condition. If the owner fails or refuses to make such repairs within the time stated in the notice, then it shall be the duty of the Director of Public Works to repair such sidewalk, keeping an accurate account of the costs of all labor and material used in making such repairs, and to report to the City Council, at its next meeting, the cost thereof. The City Council shall then pay the cost of such labor and material out of any funds available for that purpose, and shall levy a special assessment against such lot or tract, and issue a tax bill for the amount expended. The special assessment procedure shall follow the guidelines established for financing of street improvements through special assessments.
[R.O. 2013 §21-89; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §9, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
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.