[Adopted 9-16-1974 by Ord. No. 101 (Ch. 62, Art. II, Div. 3, of the 1995
Village Code)]
Before constructing any cement walks, sidewalks, crosswalks,
or driveways on any public street, alley, or public place, the builder
shall obtain a permit to do so from the Village Manager. Application
for a sidewalk, repair or installation permit shall be made on forms
furnished by the Village. Fees for a sidewalk installation permit,
payable in advance, shall be set by resolution of the Village Council.
A permit shall cover only contiguous construction, and work to be
done shall be as one continuous operation. A permit shall expire for
work not started in 30 days or completed within 60 days after the
issuance of a permit, and a new permit shall be required before the
beginning or completion of the work.
The Village Engineer shall set proper grade and line stakes
for such walks whenever the same shall have been permitted or ordered.
The Village Council may, from time to time, by resolution, promulgate
rules, regulations, and specifications for the construction of sidewalks,
including width of sidewalks. The Village Manager shall be notified
by the permittee after forms are set, and no concrete shall be poured
or further construction started until approved by the Village.
All owners or agents of owners with property abutting and fronting
upon any plaza, street or alley within the corporate limits of the
Village are required to keep the public sidewalk immediately abutting
their property in good order and repair. Each such owner shall be
liable to the Village for all losses to the Village or recoveries
from the Village for damages to person or property of others caused
by his failure or that of his agents to repair and keep in good order
and reasonable safe conditions all such sidewalks abutting and fronting
his property upon any plaza, street, or alley within the corporate
limits of the Village. The Village may, at its discretion, notify
such owners that repairs are necessary to put such sidewalks in good
order, and such owner shall, within 30 days after written notification,
under the supervision of the Village Street Commissioner, complete
such repairs as specified in such notice. If the person fails to make
the required repairs, the Village may repair the same, and the owner
shall be liable to the Village for the costs of repair, or that portion
of the cost that 2/3rds of the Village Council Trustees deem just
and equitable. A permit shall be required to make repairs pursuant
to this section. However, there will be no charge for such a permit,
unless it is proposed to make a change in grade, location, or dimensions
of the sidewalk. The Village Council, as in other cases of public
or local improvements benefiting adjoining property, may assess the
reasonable costs of repairing or replacing a sidewalk either before
or after the installation of such improvement. The Village Council
may, at its discretion, authorize collection by such means as may
be proper for the collection of debts by legal process.
