City of Richmond, MO Article IV Responsibilities For Maintenance of Alleys

Section 510.200 Definition.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

For the purposes of this Article the following term shall be deemed to have the meaning indicated below:

ALLEY

A permanent public service way or right-of-way dedicated to public use, other than a street, place, road, crosswalk or easement, designed to provide a secondary means of access for the special accommodation of abutting property.

Section 510.210 Maintenance of Alleys.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

It shall be the responsibility of the City of Richmond to maintain only alleys in a commercial area, used for delivery receipts located on the north of West North Main Street and south of West Buchanan between North Camden Street and North Thornton. Maintenance of all other alleys within the City will be the responsibility of abutting property owners.

Section 510.220 Maintenance Decisions.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

The decision as to when maintenance is needed will be made by the Street Superintendent, Public Works Director or the City Administrator.

Section 510.230 Maintenance Level.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

A. As a minimum, the following alleys will be chip sealed or have roto-mill applied and patched by the City:

1. The section of alley between North Thornton Street and North College Street.

2. The section of alley between North College Street and North Camden Street.

B. Snow removal will not be performed by the City on any alley within the City limits.

Section 510.240 Maintenance Costs.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

All costs associated with City maintained alleys will be paid by the City of Richmond from the Street Maintenance Fund.

Section 510.250 Blocking of Alleys.

[Ord. No. 2369 §1, 2-9-2016]

Alleys are public service rights-of-way dedicated for public use and as such cannot be blocked or closed off unless acted on by the City Council.