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Chapter 13 Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 13
Streets and Sidewalks
Article 1
Supervision of Streets and Sidewalks
§ 13:1-1
Department of Public Works; Director.
Article 2
Construction and Repair of Sidewalks and Curbs
§ 13:2-1
Duty of abutting property owner; permit; notice; cost.
§ 13:2-2
City may make annual contract for sidewalk improvements.
§ 13:2-3
Crosswalks.
§ 13:2-4
Sidewalk space.
§ 13:2-5
Location of sidewalk line.
§ 13:2-6
Adoption of specifications for materials, methods and other matter.
§ 13:2-7
Exception to construction of curbs or sidewalks.
§ 13:2-7.1
Exception to repair or replacement of sidewalks.
§ 13:2-8
Deep Fills.
§ 13:2-9
Full width pavements required; exceptions; drainage.
§ 13:2-10
Removal of grass, weeds, shrubs; cost a lien.
Article 3
Erection of Barriers to Prevent Accidents
§ 13:3-1
Duty of person to erect barrier.
§ 13:3-2
Duty of person to place lights upon obstruction.
§ 13:3-3
Duty of person to repair street.
Article 4
Making of Excavations and Openings In Streets and Public Places
§ 13:4-1
Title.
§ 13:4-2
Definitions.
§ 13:4-3
Permit required.
§ 13:4-4
Permit application.
§ 13:4-5
Permit application fees.
§ 13:4-6
Permit engineering, inspection and supervision escrow fees.
§ 13:4-7
Performance deposit or bond.
§ 13:4-8
Public utilities.
§ 13:4-9
Execution of excavation work.
§ 13:4-10
Time for work to be done.
§ 13:4-11
Removal and protection of utilities.
§ 13:4-12
Insurance prerequisite.
§ 13:4-13
Applicants consent to indemnify City for loss to persons or property.
§ 13:4-14
Protection of adjoining property.
§ 13:4-15
Traffic, public safety; applicant's responsibilities and liabilities for failure.
§ 13:4-16
Backfill.
§ 13:4-17
Maintenance and restoration of openings.
§ 13:4-18
Release of deposit or bond.
§ 13:4-19
Applicability of Chapter.
§ 13:4-20
Emergencies.
§ 13:4-21
Penalty.
§ 13:4-22
Revocation of Permit.
Article 5
Regulating the Number and Width of Driveways
§ 13:5-1
Driveways more than thirty (30) feet in width; exceptions.
§ 13:5-2
Continuance of existing nonconforming driveways.
Article 6
Encroachment On Streets and Sidewalks
§ 13:6-1
Encroachment forbidden without consent of Director of Public Affairs and Safety.
§ 13:6-2
Construction of Article.
§ 13:6-3
Roll-off dumpsters and containers along roadways or public property.
Article 7
Removal of Snow and Ice
§ 13:7-1
Obligation to remove snow and ice.
§ 13:7-2
Removal of snow and ice; City owned property.
§ 13:7-3
Obligation to spread ashes, sawdust or other approved material upon icy sidewalks.
§ 13:7-4
Removing snow and ice from driveways, parking lots or walkways.
§ 13:7-5
Failure of owner to remove snow or ice; removal by City; cost a lien.
§ 13:7-6
Authority of Director of Public Works of his designee to remove snow and ice under Police powers.
Article 8
Street Numbers for Parcels of Real Estate
§ 13:8-1
Method of designating street numbers.
§ 13:8-2
Obligation of owner; existing property.
§ 13:8-3
Obligation of owner; newly erected property.
§ 13:8-4
Director of Public Works or his designee to allow inspection of official maps.
§ 13:8-5
Application for renumbering.
§ 13:8-6
Acceptance.
Article 9
Conditions for Acceptance of Dedicated Private Streets or Roads
§ 13:9-1
Conditions for acceptance or dedication; exceptions.
§ 13:9-2
Opening or constructing a private street.
§ 13:9-3
Approval of Council required for public sewer, drain, fire hydrant, street lamp or any public work on a private or dedicated but unaccepted street.
§ 13:9-4
Director of Public Works or his designee may erect street signs indicating private street; limiting liability.
§ 13:9-5
Private parties may lay sewers in private streets.
§ 13:9-6
Excavation and removal of soil; application; permit.
§ 13:9-7
Method of removal.
§ 13:9-8
Retention of top layer of soil.
§ 13:9-9
Bond requirement.
Article 10
Removal of Debris From Sidewalk
§ 13:10-1
Removal of debris.
§ 13:10-2
Failure to comply; municipal lien.
§ 13:10-3
Fine.