CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

 


Article 1. Sidewalks. 1

13-101.  Definitions. 1

13-102.  Cutting, breaking or removing of curb. 1

13-103.  Approaches which can be used only as parking spaces or areas. 1

13-104.  Construction. 1

13-105.  License required to construct; fee; term. 2

13-106.  License required to construct; qualifications of applicant to be shown, bond required. 2

13-107.  Permit required to engage in construction, fees, etc. 2

13-108.  Repairs by owner of city. 2

13-109.  Effect of granting permit. 2

13-110.  Maximum width of approaches; exception. 2

13-111.  Curb parking spaces between approaches. 3

13-112.  Sides, edges or curbs to be at right angles to a street curb. 3

13-113.  Maximum width of curb cut. 3

13-114.  Distance between driveway approach and corner. 3

13-115.  Curb return radius. 3

13.116.  Interference with street structures-prohibited. 3

13-117.  Interference with street structures-prohibited; removal by city; cost. 3

13-118.  Location and grade of sidewalks. 3

13-119.  Inspection of work – notice to city clerk: acceptance or refusal. 3

13-120.  Inspection of work; duty of sidewalk inspector. 4

13-121.  Cooperation between city clerk and zoning administrator. 4

13-122.  Variances from strict application. 4

13-123.  Appeals. 4

Article 2. Streets. 5

13-201.  Excavation permit. 5

13-202.  Excavation permit; bond. 5

13-203.  Excavation permit; filed. 5

13-204.  Excavation permit; barricades. 5

13-205.  Excavation permit; unlawful acts. 5

13-206.  Cutting curbs; pavement. 5

13-207.  Altering drainage. 6

13-208.  Unfinished pavement. 6

13-209.  Using streets. 6

13-210.  Dangerous objects in. 6

13-211.  Petroleum products in streets. 6

13-212.. Discharging water on streets. 6

13-213.  Burning in streets. 7

13-214.  Throwing in streets. 7

13-215.  Hauling loose material. 7

13-216.  Culverts. 7

13-217.  Drainage. 7

13-218.  Conditions for city installation. 7

13-219.  Penalty. 8

Article 3. Minor Street Privileges. 9

13-301.  Definitions. 9

13-302.  Minor street privileges; regulations and permits. 9

13-303.  Permits for privileges; application. 9

13-304.  Permits for privileges; approval of application; issuance. 9

13-305.  Permits for privileges; authority of city administrator or designee to grant renewal of permits previously issued. 9

13-306.  Liability of permitee. 10

13-307.  Liability of permitee; requirements as to bond or liability insurance. 10

13-308.  Restoration of streets, etc.; costs. 10

13-309.  Termination; notice. 10

13-310.  Termination; notice; permittee to arrange for discontinuance and restore property. 10

13-311.  Termination; notice; failure to make restoration; costs. 10

13-312.  Unlawful use of privileges. 11

13-313.  Control and supervision by city administrator or designee; generally. 11

13-314.  Control and supervision by city administrator or designee; rules and regulations. 11

13-315.  Revocation of privilege and proration of permit fees. 11

13-316.  Annual permit fees; established. 11

13-317.  Administrative charge; designated; required. 12

13-318.  Administrative charge; inspection, construction and other permit fees. 12

13-319.  Fees; payment and disposition. 12

13-320.  Fees; exception. 12

13-321.  Limitations on new encroachments. 13

Article 4. Tree Board. 14

13-401.  Definitions. 14

13-402.  Establishment of tree board. 14

13-403.  Term of office. 14

13-404.  Compensation. 14

13-405.  Duties and responsibilities. 14

13-406.  Operation. 15

13-407.  Tree species to be planted. 15

13-408.  Distance from corners. 15

13-409.  Spacing. 15

13-410.  Utilities. 15

13-411.  Public tree care. 15

13-412.  Tree topping. 16

13-413.  Clearances over streets and walkways. 16

13-414.  Dead or diseased tree removal. 16

13-415.  Removal of stumps. 17

13-416.  Notice to owners; charges. 17

13-417.  Interference with tree board. 17

13-418.  Arborist’s bond. 17

13-419.  Review by governing body. 17

13-420.  Penalty. 17

Article 5. Right-Of-Way Use. 18

13-501.  Policy. 18

13-502.  Registration. 18

13-503.  Annual registration statement 18

13-504.  Permit required. 19

13-505.  Construction standards. 20

13-506.  Fees. 21

13-507.  Failure to restore right-of-way. 22

13-508.  Relocation of facilities. 22

13-509.  Abandonment/removal of facilities. 22

13-510.  Liability. 23

13-511.  Definitions. 23

13-512.  Violation. 24

13-513.  Penalty. 24