[Code 1974, § 99A-1]
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A particular sidewalk or off-road path as shown on the Township's
pedestrian/bicycle master plan.
The portion of the street outside the edge of the roadway,
designed and improved for nonmotorized use.
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Cross reference: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
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[Code 1974, § 99A-2]
The Director of Public Works and Engineering shall have general
supervision and control of construction and maintenance of all sidewalks.
He shall have on file specifications and details describing specific
materials, manner of construction, and reason for construction and
maintenance of sidewalks.
[Code 1974, § 99A-3]
(a)
A permit is required prior to beginning construction, removal, or
repair of sidewalk. The permit shall be in a form established by the
Director of Public Works and Engineering. A stop order may be issued
by the Director of Public Works and Engineering for failure to comply
with this article or Township specifications and details.
(b)
Permit fees may be established by the Township Board.
(c)
A copy of the permit must be on the construction site.
[Code 1974, § 99A-4]
No person shall deface, damage, or otherwise harm a sidewalk.
[Code 1974, § 99A-5]
(a)
In order to assure quality workmanship, all sidewalk shall be constructed
by a person licensed by the Township for such work. The owner of a
property, who is skilled and competent, is excepted from this requirement
if they themselves personally perform the labor.
(b)
The specific criteria for licensing will be determined by the Director
of Public Works and Engineering. The Director of Public Works and
Engineering is authorized to require reasonable evidence of the applicant's
ability to read and interpret plans and specifications. The license
expires December 31 of each year.
(c)
Renewal of a license may be withheld if the licensee fails to follow Township specifications, details, procedures, and permit conditions. A license may also be revoked in accordance with § 38-40 of this Code.
(d)
The licensee shall provide a $2,000 bond made out to the Township
and the road commission to cover damage to facilities and incompetent
workmanship.
[Code 1974, § 99A-6]
(a)
It shall be the duty of the occupant of occupied property or the
owner of unoccupied property to keep the adjacent sidewalk clear from
any obstructions including, but not limited to, structures, vehicles,
materials, debris, vegetation, or other similar items.
(b)
It shall be a violation of this article for a public sidewalk to
be obstructed by vehicles, equipment, or other material unless a permit
has been obtained from the Director of Public Works and Engineering.
It is also a violation of this article for a sidewalk to be blocked
by persons or animals.
(c)
No person shall drive or park a vehicle on a sidewalk. This section
does not prevent the removal of snow and maintenance by proper authorities.
(d)
A person permitted to block the sidewalk shall erect a barrier around
the construction or maintenance area so as to prevent accidents, and
shall reroute users of the facility.
[Code 1974, § 99A-7]
(a)
Compliance with specifications and standards. All construction and
maintenance of sidewalks shall be done in accordance with the specifications
and standards of the Township.
(b)
Duty of property owners. It is the duty of the adjacent property
owner to maintain the sidewalk in a good and useable condition.
(c)
Procedure when construction deemed necessary. Whenever the Township
Board deems it a necessary public improvement to require the construction
of a sidewalk, it shall pass a resolution declaring its intent and
call for a public hearing. If, after following the requirements of
1931 Public Act 246, as amended, the board proceeds to order the construction
of the sidewalk, the Township Board shall establish an assessment
district of the benefited property. If the adjacent property owner
is the only benefited property, the owner will be allowed 60 days
to perform the work in accordance with this chapter. If the work is
not completed in 60 days, the Township shall proceed with the work
and assess the cost in accordance with the assessment district. Construction
assessments may be paid back over a five-year period.
(d)
Procedure when maintenance deemed necessary. Whenever the Township
Board deems it a necessary public improvement to require the maintenance
of a sidewalk, it shall pass a resolution declaring its intent and
calling for a public hearing. If, after following the requirements
of Public Act No. 246 of 1931 (MCL § 41.271 et seq.), the
board proceeds to order the maintenance of the sidewalk, the Township
Board shall establish an assessment district of the benefited property.
If the adjacent property owner is the only benefited property, the
owner will be allowed 20 days to perform the work in accordance with
this article. If the work is not completed in 20 days, the Township
shall proceed with the work and assess the cost in accordance with
the assessment district. Construction assessments may be paid back
over a five-year period.
(e)
Maintenance by Township. The Township shall perform ordinary maintenance
of path-ways except when maintenance is the result of negligence or
an accidental or intentional action.
[Code 1974, § 99A-8; Ord. No. 2011-12, 7-19-2011]
(a)
It shall be the duty of the occupant and the owner of occupied property
or the owner of unoccupied property to keep the adjacent sidewalk
clear of snow and ice within 24 hours of the cessation of a snowfall.
(b)
Snow shall not be piled in a manner that results in obstruction of
vision between a car and users of the sidewalks or another car. No
person shall place snow or ice upon a street right of way so as to
impair vehicular or pedestrian nonmotorized traffic.
(c)
If more than two inches of snow, or any unsafe ice (as determined
by the Director of Public Works and Engineering or his agent), remains
on a public sidewalk more than 24 hours after the cessation of a snowfall,
the Director of Public Works and Engineering or his agent, may notify
the owner or occupant of the adjacent property of the applicable provisions
of this article. Such notice may be given personally or by posting
on the adjacent property. The owner or occupant shall have 24 hours
after receiving such notice to remove the snow and ice. If the owner
or occupant does not remove the snow and ice within 24 hours, the
Director of Public Works and Engineering or his agent is expressly
authorized to enter onto the sidewalk and property to remove the prohibited
snow and ice, with or without mechanical equipment. All expenses incurred
in such removal shall be billed to and paid by the owner or occupant
of the adjacent property within 30 days from the date of billing.
The Township Treasurer shall have the right and power to add all unpaid
amounts to the tax rolls of the adjacent property as a lien, and to
levy and collect such unpaid amounts in the same manner as provided
for the levy and collection of real property taxes against the adjacent
property.
[Ord. No. 2011-12, 7-19-2011]
(a)
Permitted. Dogs may be brought upon a public sidewalk or pathway
or within a public street right-of-way outside the roadway unless
posted otherwise.
(b)
Control. Any dog on or adjacent to a public sidewalk or pathway or
within a public street right-of-way shall be upon a leash of six feet
or less, and shall be under the immediate control of a competent person
at all times.
(c)
Removal of feces. Any person having control of a dog on or adjacent
to a public sidewalk or pathway or within a public street right-of-way
shall immediately remove all feces deposited by such dog on or adjacent
to any public sidewalk or pathway, and shall dispose of same in a
sanitary manner.
