[Adopted 2-8-1965 (Ch. 138, Art. III of the 1981 Code)]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to construct or alter any building or structure, other
than fences, in the City except upon compliance with the provisions
of this article.
Permission for the use of streets or sidewalks
for the storage of materials in the process of construction or alteration
of a building or the alteration or improvement of vacant premises
may be granted when the same will not unduly interfere with traffic
and will not reduce the usable width of the street or sidewalk to
less than 2/3 thereof; no portion of a street or sidewalk other than
that directly abutting on the premises on which work is being done
shall be used except with the consent of the owner or occupant of
the premises abutting on such portion. Any person seeking to make
such use of the street or sidewalk shall file an application with
the Clerk-Treasurer, together with a bond with sureties to be approved
by and in such amount as the Clerk-Treasurer may determine, to indemnify
the City for any loss or damage which may be incurred by reason of
such use and occupation.
[Added 11-27-2006 by L.L. No. 4-2006]
For provisions requiring sidewalk and curb installations
for all new construction and/or substantial redevelopment of existing
building sites, see § 535-72N.
No construction or alteration operations shall
be carried on at nighttime if the same are accompanied by loud or
annoying noises.
No sidewalk shall be obstructed in the course
of building operations without a special permit from the Clerk-Treasurer,
and whenever a removal of a sidewalk is required, such work shall
not be done until a special permit is secured from the Clerk-Treasurer.
It shall be the duty of a person or corporation
doing any constructing, altering or wrecking to do the same with proper
care for the safety of persons and property.
Warning barricades and red lanterns shall be
maintained whenever necessary for the protection of pedestrians or
traffic; and temporary roofs over sidewalks shall be constructed whenever
there is danger from falling articles or materials to pedestrians.
[Amended 9-28-1981 by L.L. No. 4-1981]
Any damage resulting from the obstruction, encumbrance
or occupation of a public street, highway or sidewalk area or from
the storage of materials or operation of construction equipment or
machinery shall be repaired by the permittee to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Works when so ordered.
The permittee shall keep clear and unobstructed
at all times and shall in no way interfere with prompt access to or
adequate operation of all manholes, catch basins, hydrants, valves
or fire alarm boxes that may be situated in or near the area obstructed
or occupied in accordance with the permit.
