[R.O. 2008 § 505.010; R.O. 2007 § 505.010;
CC 1978 § 535.010; Ord. No. 153 § 4, 11-14-1957]
Before any sidewalks, curbs or gutters,
or driveway entrances are constructed or installed, a permit shall
be obtained from the Engineering Department of the City of O'Fallon
by each property owner. In his/her discretion, the Engineering Department
may issue one (1) permit for curb and gutter or sidewalk or both for
an entire block, or he/she may issue a permit for either curb and
gutter or sidewalk or driveway only. No constructions or installations
shall be made or started without such permit.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.020; R.O. 2007 § 505.020;
CC 1978 § 535.030; Ord. No. 551 §§ 2 – 3, 10-19-1976; Ord. No. 1360 § 2, 8-11-1986; Ord. No. 4487 § 3, 3-3-2003]
A.
On all new construction on any lot or building
plot within the City limits of O'Fallon, sidewalks shall be installed
prior to the final inspection and issuance of certificate of occupancy
by the Building Official or his/her representative. If sidewalks are
not installed at the time of final inspection, the Building Official
may issue a certificate of temporary occupancy and the builder shall
escrow with the City a cash amount, certified check or irrevocable
bank letter of credit in an amount determined by the Building Official
to be equal to the material and installation cost. If the sidewalks
are not installed within six (6) months of issuance of a certificate
of temporary occupancy, it shall be the responsibility of the City
Council to have such work completed and reimburse the City for the
cost and expense thereof by appropriating funds in the escrow.
B.
The Building Official is not authorized
to issue a certificate of occupancy until the installation of sidewalks
has been completed and verified.
C.
The installation of sidewalks shall apply
on new construction in all zoning districts with the exception of
the "I-1" Light Industrial and "I-2" Heavy Industrial Zones.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.030; R.O. 2007 § 505.030;
CC 1978 § 535.040; Ord. No. 551 § 4, 10-19-1976]
A.
Sidewalks shall be installed along all
portions of streets that border the tract of real estate upon which
any new structure is erected, except that sidewalk shall be required
only on peripheral streets in industrial tracts. All sidewalks shall
not be less than four (4) feet in width, of portland cement concrete,
and shall comply with specifications of the Building Official as to
grade, slope and related matters. Sidewalks shall be located in the
street right-of-way, one foot from the property line. In cases where
topography, trees or structures prevent strict compliance with the
provisions of this Chapter, the Building Official shall have some
discretion to modify requirements so long as there is compliance with
the intent of this Chapter. As a minimum, the following construction
standards must be addressed:
1.
All sidewalks shall be constructed
of concrete and broom finished.
2.
Sidewalks in driveway approaches
shall be six (6) inches thick. All other sidewalks shall be four (4)
inches thick.
3.
All sidewalks, including those in
driveway approaches, shall have a one-fourth (1/4) inch per foot cross
slope from the property line to the street.
4.
Sidewalks shall be placed to ensure
that no obstructions such as fire hydrants, street lights, etc., are
in the walkway.
5.
All sidewalks shall be terminated
at every intersection with an ADA-approved ramp.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.040; R.O. 2007 § 505.040;
CC 1978 § 535.050; Ord. No. 551 § 5, 10-19-1976]
Should any person occupy a newly
constructed structure on a tract of real estate within the City limits
of O'Fallon prior to the completion of sidewalks in violation of the
provisions of this Chapter, or other ordinances of the City of O'Fallon,
that person shall be subject to a special tax lien.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.050; R.O. 2007 § 505.050;
CC 1978 § 535.060; Ord. No. 551 § 6, 10-19-1976]
Should any contractor or builder
of a new structure within the City limits of O'Fallon permit or allow
any person to occupy said structure in violation of the provisions
of this Chapter or other ordinance, he/she shall be subject to a fine
of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) or to imprisonment in the
County Jail for up to three (3) months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day's violation of, or refusal or neglect to comply with, any
provision of this Article or the Code hereby adopted shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.060; R.O. 2007 § 505.060;
CC 1978 § 535.070; Ord. No. 440 § 4, 10-18-1972]
Whenever the owner of any addition
or subdivision shall construct or improve any street thereof by grading
or paving the same, or shall make any sewer, water, or gas connection,
or lay any pipes therein for that purpose, it shall be a condition
precedent that all such work be done under the general supervision
of the City Engineer for his/her inspection and approval.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.070; R.O. 2007 § 505.070;
CC 1978 § 535.080; Ord. No. 153 § 2, 11-14-1957; Ord. No. 268 § 1, 11-16-1964; Ord. No. 4157 § 1, 1-15-2001]
A.
All curbs and gutters built by property
owners in the City of O'Fallon shall meet the following specifications:
1.
All curbs and gutters shall be of
concrete;
2.
All vertical curbs and gutters shall
have a twelve-inch back and six-inch face;
3.
All non-integral curbs shall:
a.
Have a one-inch fall from the street
line to the water line;
b.
Have a two-foot overall width and
shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications for the
City of O'Fallon Standard Roll Lip Curb as set forth in Exhibit D
which is attached to Ord. No. 268 and is on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
c.
Have a one-inch expansion joint installed
every one hundred (100) feet;
d.
Have a contraction joint constructed
every twenty (20) feet.
e.
Curbing installations outside the
maintenance responsibility of the City of O'Fallon may have the option
to install Perma-Curb or its equal in lieu of standard integral curbing
as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.080; R.O. 2007 § 505.080;
CC 1978 § 535.090; Ord. No. 153 § 3, 11-14-1957; Ord. No. 4276 § 1, 11-15-2001]
A.
All driveway entrances constructed within
the public right-of-way in the City of O'Fallon shall meet the following
specifications and conform to site plan requirements:
1.
All driveway entrances shall be built
to grade;
2.
If a culvert is necessary in the
opinion of the Engineering Department, no culvert smaller than twelve
(12) inches in diameter shall be installed and no culvert shorter
than sixteen (16) feet shall be installed; a larger culvert shall
be installed wherever, in the opinion of the Engineering Department,
it is necessary.
3.
No driveway entrances shall be constructed
or built or partially constructed or built within two (2) feet from
the side or rear property lines.
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4.
All driveway entrances shall be six
(6) inches in depth from the curb line to the property line.
5.
All driveway approaches constructed
in conjunction with a sidewalk shall give the appearance that the
sidewalk is continuous. That portion of the driveway approach that
doubles as a sidewalk shall have a one-fourth-inch per foot cross
slope the same as the abutting sidewalk.
6.
A one-inch expansion joint is required
between the street and driveway approach. One (1) additional one-inch
expansion joint is required between this expansion joint and the termination
of the driveway.
[R.O. 2008 § 505.090; R.O. 2007 § 505.090;
CC 1978 § 535.100; Ord. No. 153 § 6, 11-14-1957]
The words "property owner" as herein
used shall also include tenants and lessees and all persons, firms
and corporations who install or construct sidewalks, curbs and gutters
or driveway entrance.
