Cross Reference — Selling commodities on streets, §
605.020.
[Ord. No. 120 §20, 2-25-1932]
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit any boxes,
goods, wares or merchandise to obstruct the sidewalk further than
two (2) feet from the front of the building, or hang or suspend boxes
or merchandise over the sidewalk.
[Ord. No. 383 §104-4, 10-21-1959; Ord. No. 696 §2, 10-7-1964]
No public street, parkway, alley or sidewalk or other public
place in the City shall be obstructed by the storage or placement
of materials or equipment without a permit having been issued by the
Building Official.
[Ord. No. 120 §15, 2-25-1932]
It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, leases or controls
any lot or parcel of ground which adjoins any public street, highway,
sidewalk, alley, or other public place, to allow any weeds or other
growth to project over or into such street, alley, sidewalk or other
public place so as to prevent clear passage along same.
[Ord. No. 276 §12(c)(13), 1957;
Ord. No. 796 §1, 5-18-1966]
The tenants or occupants of all premises occupied by them and
the owners or agents of vacant lots owned by them or under their control
shall keep the sidewalks in front of and adjoining the property owned,
controlled or occupied by them, swept and clear of paper, dirt, mud,
filth, animal or vegetable matter, or any substance or article. After
any fall of snow or sleet or formation of ice thereon, the owners,
agents, occupants or tenants shall cause the same to be immediately
removed from the sidewalk fronting or adjoining the property owned,
managed, or occupied by them.
[Ord. No. 276 §12(c)(14), 1957;
Ord. No. 796 §1, 5-18-1966]
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit to be
placed, thrown or to leak or spill from a vehicle or otherwise upon
the pavement or surface of any sidewalk, any liquid asphalt or substance,
liquid or material which might thereby endanger, impede or inconvenience
the movement of pedestrians or render the surface of such sidewalk
rough or uneven.
[Ord. No. 120 §33, 2-25-1932]
It shall be unlawful for any person to take from or deposit
on any street, alley, thoroughfare, sidewalk or other public place,
or from or on property not owned or controlled by him without having
lawful authority to do so, any turf, loam, gravel, rock, earth, or
other material.
[Ord. No. 522 §1, 5-2-1962]
The Board of Street Commissioners shall consist of five (5)
resident freeholders of the City who have resided in the City for
at least one (1) year next before their appointment. The members of
the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority
of the Council. Each freeholder member shall serve for a term of two
(2) years, except that, of the five (5) members first appointed, two
(2) shall be appointed and serve for a period of one (1) year and
three (3) shall be appointed and serve for a period of two (2) years.
Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled by appointment and approval
in like manner for the unexpired portion of that term. All members
shall continue to serve until their respective successors shall have
been appointed and qualified. In addition, one (1) Councilman shall
serve as an ex officio member of the commission but without a vote.
[Ord. No. 522 §1, 5-2-1962]
Any member of the Board may be removed for cause from office
by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the Council, but such
member shall first be presented a written statement of the reasons
therefor and shall have the privilege of a public hearing if he so
requests. The Mayor shall select one (1) of the members as chairman
and one (1) of the members as its secretary to serve during each year.
[Ord. No. 522 §1, 5-2-1962]
The majority of the Board of Street Commissioners shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business, but no action shall be taken
by the Board unless at least three (3) concurring votes are cast.
[Ord. No. 522 §2, 5-2-1962]
The Board of Street Commissioners shall be responsible for recommending
to the Mayor and Council proposals that will promote economy and efficiency
in the department having street jurisdiction, for the preparation
of an annual budget which shall be submitted to the Mayor and finance
commission. The Board shall recommend to the Mayor and Council a comprehensive
plan for lighting the streets of the City.
[Ord. No. 74-5 §§1-12, 1-16-1974; Ord. No. 79-55 §1, 8-1-1979; Ord.
No. 00-15 §1, 3-1-2000; Ord. No. 04-34 §17, 5-19-2004]
A. A proposal
to vacate an easement or right-of-way for a public street, hereinafter
called a "public street", may be initiated by the
City Council, the Planning Commission, or by any owner of land abutting
such public street.
B. A landowner
shall initiate a proposal to vacate a public street by filing a request
for such vacation in such form as the City Engineer may prescribe
and shall submit with such request such supporting information and
documents as the City Engineer may by general rule prescribe.
C. The City
Clerk shall promptly refer to the Planning Commission all requests
and proposals to vacate a public street.
D. The Planning
Commission shall cause the City Clerk to give not less than five (5)
days' notice by certified mail of the date, time and place of the
meeting at which the Planning Commission shall consider any proposition
for the vacation of a public street, whether initiated by the Council,
the Planning Commission, or by request of a property owner, to the
following:
1. The
owner or owners of all property within one hundred eighty-five (185)
feet of the portion of such public street sought to be vacated;
2. The
Board of Education of the school district in which such street is
located;
3. The
Board of Trustees of the Fire District in which such street is located;
4. The
Ameren UE Company, the Laclede Gas Company, the St. Louis County Water
Company, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, the Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District and any other entity which may have facilities
in the right-of-way.
E. All notices
to property owners as herein provided for shall be directed to such
property owners at their addresses as shown on the tax records for
such property in the City offices, or if no such address is listed
in the City offices, in the office of the Department of Revenue of
St. Louis County. If no address of a property owner is indicated in
conjunction with the property in either the tax records of the City
or the Department of Revenue of St. Louis County, no notice need be
mailed to the property owner. In any event, the failure of any party
entitled to notice hereunder to receive the same shall not in any
way cause to invalidate any proceedings to vacate a street conducted
under this Section.
F. The Planning
Commission shall consider each proposition for the vacation of a public
street and make its recommendation thereon to the Council within eighty
(80) days of the referral of the request to the Planning Commission,
unless the Council or the applicant agrees to an extension of the
time.
G. The affirmative
vote of the majority of all members of the Planning Commission shall
be required for a favorable recommendation on a proposal to vacate
a public street.
H. The vacation
of a public street against the recommendation of the Planning Commission
may be adopted by the Council only on the affirmative vote of three-fourths
(3/4) of the entire membership of the Council.
I. In case
of a protest against the vacation of a public street signed and acknowledged
by the owners of ten percent (10%) or more of the area of land within
one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of such public street, the vacation
of such public street shall not become effective except on the favorable
vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the entire membership of the Council.
J. The City
Council shall at its next regular meeting after receipt of the recommendation
of the Planning Commission on any proposed vacation of a public street,
call a public hearing on such proposed vacation at which parties in
interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard. At least
fifteen (15) days' notice of the time and place of such hearing shall
be published in an official paper, or in a paper of general circulation
of the City.
K. Any landowner
requesting the vacation of a public street shall pay a filing fee
of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00).
L. Any request
for the vacation of a public street initiated by a property owner
which has been denied by the Council may not be resubmitted for a
period of six (6) months from the date of such denial.
[Ord. No. 80-55 §1, 8-20-1980; Ord. No. 07-30 §1, 8-1-2007]
A. Any subdivision
monument and/or sign located on or within public right-of-way shall
be maintained by the subdivision trustees, subdivision association
or subdivision residents for that subdivision, provided that the City's
rights in this respect are not limited. Failure by the subdivision
trustees, subdivision association or subdivision residents to adequately
maintain a subdivision monument and/or sign within public right-of-way
may result in removal of said monument and/or sign.
B. Before
any subdivision monument and/or sign is removed by the City, the City
Engineer shall attempt to contact the affected subdivision trustees,
subdivision association or post it at the site, and City Council members
to notify them of removal plans. No removal shall be made within fifteen
(15) days of said notification.
[Ord. No. 01-01 §1, 1-3-2001]
A. Short Title. This code shall be known as the Adopt-A-Street
Program of the City of Bridgeton.
B. Purpose. To increase public awareness of the environmental
needs along Bridgeton's roadways and to provide volunteer community
support for anti-litter and beautification programs. It will reduce
litter along the roads, enhance the environment and beautify Bridgeton.
C. Definitions. For purposes of this Section, the following
terms shall be deemed to have the meaning indicated below:
ADOPTED SECTION
A particular section of street right-of-way designated by
the City to be adopted by the volunteer individual or group participating
in the Adopt-a-Street Program.
ADOPTER
An individual or group approved by the City to be a participant
in the Adopt-a-Street Program.
ADOPTER REPRESENTATIVE
A group member designated to represent the volunteer group
and serve as its liaison with the City and who is usually the person
who signs the agreement.
AGREEMENT
The written agreement between the volunteer individual or
group adopting a street or section of a street and the City.
APPLICANT
The individual or group applying for participation in the
Adopt-a-Street Program.
COMMISSION
The City of Bridgeton, or its designated representative.
DEPARTMENT
The Street Division of the Department of Public Works.
LITTER
Any unsightly matter that may include, but is not limited
to, disposable packaging, containers, cans, bottles, paper and cigar
or cigarette butts. Litter does not include hazardous, heavy or large
items.
PROGRAM
The City of Bridgeton Adopt-a-Street Program.
D. Administration.
1. The
Program shall be controlled and administered by the Administrative
Assistant or his designee ("Administrator").
2. The
Administrator shall have the authority to provide a form of Adopt-A-Street
Agreement for the program and to issue safety material for the program
and to do all things necessary or appropriate to administer the program.
3. The
Administrator may terminate any agreement if the adopter does not
perform at least three (3) times per year the activity provided in
the agreement.
E. Application For Participation.
1. Eligibility.
a. Eligible
adopters include civic and non-profit organizations, commercial and
private enterprises and individuals.
b. Applicants
must adhere to the restrictions of all State and Federal non-discrimination
laws. Specifically, the applicant must not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin or disability. Such discrimination
disqualifies the applicant from participation in the program.
c. Applicants
who have been convicted of violent or criminal behavior are prohibited
from participation in the program.
d. The
Administrator shall determine whether an application is rejected or
accepted under the criteria of the Code. An applicant may appeal to
the City Council a denial of an application by filing such appeal
with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the applicant receives
notice of denial of its application. The decision of the City Council
on such appeal shall be final.
e. All
City streets shall be eligible for adoption unless the governing body
of a subdivision shall determine that streets in such subdivision
shall not be adopted.
F. Agreement Terms And Performance Requirements.
1. If an
application is approved, the adopter representative shall execute
a written agreement with the City. Upon signing by both parties, the
agreement becomes effective and provides for the group's participation
in the program.
2. The
adopter shall abide by all provisions contained in the agreement,
including safety requirements listed in the safety tips brochure.
The members of the group participating in the program shall attend
a safety meeting conducted by the adopter representative, before participation
in any program activity, and shall use all safety equipment provided
and perform the work in a safe and professional manner.
3. The
adopter shall provide one (1) adult supervisor for every eight (8)
participants between thirteen (13) and seventeen (17) years of age.
No one under the age of thirteen (13) years will be allowed to participate
in the program. A group shall have a maximum of eight (8) participants
plus a supervisor.
4. The
adopter shall adopt a section of roadway for a minimum of three (3)
years and shall collect litter along adopted section or street a minimum
of four (4) times per year. The adopter representative shall provide
prior notice to the Public Works Department before performing any
program activity. Notice may be made by calling 739-7665 between the
hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, or by calling
291-4314 between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through
Friday. Program activity shall be confined to the areas of right-of-way
outside the pavement and shoulder areas. Program activity shall be
performed between the hours of one (1) hour after sunrise to one (1)
hour before sunset and shall not be performed during inclement weather.
5. Any
members participating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
will result in the dissolution of the agreement with the City.
6. Trash/litter
shall be placed in trash bags provided by the City. Filled bags shall
be placed at a designated location for pickup by the Street Department.
7. The
adopter representative shall indemnify and hold harmless the City
and their officers, employees and agents from any claim, lawsuit or
liability which may arise from adopter's participation in the program.
G. Responsibilities Of The City.
1. The
City shall determine the specific area of street to be adopted.
2. The
Public Works Department will install and maintain signs, if desired,
at both ends of the adopted section. The Public Works Department shall
provide the adopter with trash bags and safety equipment and will
remove and dispose of filled trash bags from the adopted section as
soon as practical after the litter pickup is finished.
3. The
City reserves the right to terminate the agreement and remove the
signs when, in the sole judgment of the Commission, it is found that
the adopter has not met the terms and conditions of the agreement
or there is concern about the safety of the adopters or traveling
public.
H. Sign Specifications.
1. Signs
shall identify and recognize the adopter, but are not intended to
be an advertising medium.
2. Signs
shall be designated by the City regarding size, color, location, and
text.
3. Signs
shall have only the actual name of the adopter with no telephone numbers,
logos, slogans or addresses.
4. Signs
shall not contain wording which is obscene or profane or implies an
obscenity or profanity.
5. Erection
of a sign is not a requirement for participation in the program.
6. Signs
cannot be used as a memorial.