No new public sidewalk shall be built without obtaining the approval
of the Mayor, except where Planning and Zoning Commission regulations
provide otherwise. Before a new sidewalk is approved, the Mayor shall
hold a public hearing at which all interested parties may be heard.
Notice, in writing, to owners of abutting properties shall be mailed
at least 10 days before said hearing. Newspaper notice shall be published
in a newspaper circulating in Wallingford at least 10 days before
said hearing.
If, in his opinion, the safety of the school children of Wallingford
so require, the Mayor may order the construction, at the Town's
expense, of new sidewalks within one mile actual walking distance
of the principal entrance or walkway of any elementary school building,
and/or an extension of an existing sidewalk, in order to provide for
the safety of school children walking to a school bus stop serving
the public school system.