[Ord. No. 04-403 §1, 9-11-2004]
A.
Definitions And Specifications.
1.
All
sidewalks referred to within this Chapter shall be construed to mean
public sidewalks, which will mean sidewalks constructed in the Village
easement, right-of-way, or public place.
2.
All
sidewalks constructed within the Village shall conform to the following
specifications:
a.
Cement. All cement used in a concrete sidewalk shall be
of a good grade of standard Portland cement, which will pass the standard
test specified by the American Society for Testing Materials, or the
standard test required by the State Highway Department. Any cement
failing to meet either of these tests shall be removed from the work
and not used in any part thereof.
b.
Concrete. The concrete mixture shall be a minimum of six
(6) sack mix meeting Class B requirements, per Missouri State Highway
Department standard specifications.
c.
Subgrade. The area in which a sidewalk is to be constructed
shall be excavated or filled so that the subgrade shall be a true
plane which is parallel with, eight (8) inches below, or as approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, its designee, or St. Louis
County Public Works inspector and in true conformity with the established
sidewalk grade, as fixed by such official.
d.
Foundation. The sidewalk foundation shall consist of a level
bed of clean tailings, crushed rock, or river bank gravel, deposited
on the subgrade.
e.
Finish course. The sidewalk shall consist of a layer of
Class B concrete, four (4) inches thick after being floated and neatly
troweled to a true plane and finished, conforming to the grade established
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or its designee.
f.
Dimensions. Sidewalks shall not be less than four (4) feet
in width and four (4) inches thick or matched to the existing sidewalks.
g.
Artificial joints. Each section shall be separated from
the adjoining section by an artificial joint, made with a groover,
for the width of a section at right angles with the linear dimensions
of the walk. Such joints shall have a clear width of not less than
one-eighth (1/8) of one (1) inch, and be placed at intervals of not
more than fifty (50) feet. A joint having a minimum opening of one-half
(½) inch in width shall be provided and made in this manner.
h.
Slope. All sidewalks shall be laid to conform to a slope
of one-quarter (¼) of one (1) inch to the foot, rising from
the curb line back to the property line, except where there is a difference
in the location of curb and property line, or where the intersecting
grades make it necessary to combine or change the same; and these
points shall be set by the Planning and Zoning Commission or its designee
and worked to by the contractor, according to the instructions of
such officials.
i.
Handicap/wheelchair ramps. Concrete wheelchair ramps shall
be constructed at all street intersections and crosswalks to conform
to requirements of law including, but not limited to, Section 71.365,
RSMo.
j.
Sidewalk openings. Any lawfully maintained opening in a
sidewalk shall be flush with the sidewalk and guarded by a suitable
strong cover or grate for the protection of the public, to the approval
of the Planning and Zoning Commission or its designee. Any such grate
shall rest on a concrete lip at least four (4) inches wide.
k.
Barriers. All sidewalks shall be barrier free to enable
persons using wheelchairs to travel freely and without assistance.
l.
Casualty. As used herein, shall mean an act of sudden and
unexpected nature or an intentional or negligent act or omission of
some person other than the property owner or a person residing on
such property.
B.
Permits Required Before Construction/Reconstruction. It
shall be unlawful to construct or repair any pavement on any sidewalk
without having first secured a permit. Applications shall be filed
with the Village Clerk, and shall state the location of the intended
project, describe the materials to be used and their placement, and
identify the persons or firm who is to do the actual construction
work. No permit shall be issued unless the proposed work will conform
to ordinances of the Village. The Planning and Zoning Commission or
the street commissioner shall review all applications and determine
if the proposed work conforms to ordinances of the Village and County,
and shall issue a permit. If the permit is denied, the applicant shall
be given a concise written statement of the reasons for denial. Any
applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to the Board of Trustees.
C.
Inspection Required After Completion. The Street Commissioner
or his/her designee shall inspect all newly constructed sidewalks
upon completion of the work. Acceptance or rejection by such official
shall be final, subject to review by the Board of Trustees upon appeal
by the owner or contractor.
D.
Barricades Required During Construction/Reconstruction.
1.
Any
person laying or repairing any sidewalk shall maintain suitable barricades
to prevent injury by reason of the work. Any such barricade shall
be protected by a light at nighttime.
2.
It shall
be unlawful to disturb or interfere with any barricade or lights lawfully
placed to protect or mark any new sidewalk or opening in any sidewalk.
E.
Removal Of Rubbish, Construction Debris. The contractor
or owner shall, before any work may be accepted by the Village, remove
from the job site all rocks, broken stone, litter, or trash of any
kind, and leave the area in good condition and ready for use.
[Ord. No. 04-403 §2, 9-11-2004]
It shall be the duty of every property-owner, occupant, tenant,
and agent to keep the yard and sidewalk on the right-of-way or easement
adjacent to their property maintained at all times in a safe, unobstructed
manner free of holes, cracks, or other defects. It shall be unlawful
to permit any dirt, mud, debris, vegetation, trees, and filth of any
character to remain longer than twenty-four (24) hours on any sidewalk
fronting or immediately adjacent to building, premises, or vacant
lot. It shall be the duty of every property owner, occupant, tenant,
and agent to maintain the green space between the sidewalk and roadway
to meet weed nuisance ordinance.
[Ord. No. 04-403 §3, 9-11-2004]
The Village shall adopt a policy for the allocation and responsibility
for sidewalk repair. The Village reserves the right to change the
policy by reference in an ordinance. Policy for repair cost obligation
is attached to Ordinance No. 04-403 as Exhibit A. Said policy shall
be kept on file in the office of the Village Clerk for review.
[Ord. No. 04-403 §4, 9-11-2004]
It shall be unlawful for any person to injure or damage any
sidewalk, curb, gutter, tree, public place, pole, post, light standard
or fixture, sign, property or fire plug on any public street, highway
or alley, by driving a vehicle upon, against, over, or by cutting,
breaking or otherwise damaging the same. Any person who violates any
provision of this Section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
[Ord. No. 04-403 §5, 9-11-2004]
Any violation of this Chapter shall be declared a misdemeanor
and any person who receives a citation for a said violation shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than fifty
dollars ($50.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
per day for each offense.
