[R.O. 2013 §21-61; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §27, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 8.461 (Bill No. 2572) §1, 3-6-2014; Ord.
No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
If given written notice by the City it will be the responsibility
of a property owner to repair any unsafe conditions that exist on
sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway entrances adjacent to the
property.
[R.O. 2013 §21-62; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §28, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill
No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway entrances constructed,
reconstructed or repaired in the City shall conform to the established
grade of the street. All sidewalks shall not be less than four (4)
feet in width.
[R.O. 2013 §21-63; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §29, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill
No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All work of constructing, reconstructing or repairing of sidewalks,
curb and gutter, and driveway entrances shall be done under the supervision
of the Director of Public Works.
[R.O. 2013 §21-64; Ord. No. 8.3 (Bill No. 28) §31, 11-16-1972; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill
No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Driveway entrances shall either be constructed so that the natural
flow of water along any ditch or gutter shall not be impeded, either
by depressing the driveway entrance to the level of the gutter or
by installing tile or drain pipe under the surface of the driveway
entrance of sufficient size to carry the maximum flow of water along
such gutter or ditch.
[R.O. 2013 §21-81; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §1, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
For the purposes of this Division, the following words and terms
shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Any structure, the use of which is incidental to the principal
use of another structure on the same premises.
DEVELOPMENT
Construction of any kind, except accessory structures, that
would require a building permit to be issued by the City of Arnold.
GREEN SPACE
A grassed area between the sidewalk and the adjoining street
or highway right-of-way.
PAVED
Concrete four (4) inches thick except that concrete through
driveways shall be at least six (6) inches thick.
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT
The expansion of an existing structure that increases the
gross floor area of a building by twenty-five percent (25%) or more;
the remodeling of any structure where the cost of the proposed improvements
exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the structure at
the time of application; or any combination of expansion and remodeling
such that the combined cost of which exceeds twenty-five percent (25%)
of the value of the structure.
[R.O. 2013 §21-82; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §2, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks shall be provided, at the expense of the property
owner, along the entire abutting frontage of all property adjoining
an arterial or collector street, as identified by the Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Arnold, as a condition to the issuance of a building
permit for all new construction or substantial improvement to an existing
structure on property abutting an arterial or collector street.
[R.O. 2013 §21-83; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §3, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks constructed under the requirements of this Division
shall be dedicated to public usage and located within an easement/right-of-way
dedicated to the public for that purpose.
[R.O. 2013 §21-84; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §4, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Sidewalks and required green space shall be located within an
easement as required by this Division that shall be within ten (10)
feet of the adjoining street or highway right-of-way line on Arterial
or Collector Roads and five (5) feet on Local Roads. Sidewalks shall
be located as specified by the City. Sidewalks shall be located in
such areas and constructed in such a manner as to facilitate pedestrian
traffic and allow for its continuation through other properties.
[R.O. 2013 §21-85; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §5, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
Prior to the issuance of a building permit or the construction
of sidewalks, plans shall be submitted to the City for its approval.
[R.O. 2013 §21-86; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §6, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the standards
established by the City.
[R.O. 2013 §21-87; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §7, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 1204) §2, 7-5-1990; Ord.
No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
All sidewalks required by this Division shall be completed and
must be accepted and approved by the City prior to the issuance of
a certificate of compliance. In lieu of completion of sidewalks, a
performance bond or escrow agreement may be submitted by the developer
guaranteeing the installation of all required improvements within
a specified time not to exceed one (1) year.
[R.O. 2013 §21-88; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §8, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 8.461 (Bill No. 2572) §1, 3-6-2014; Ord.
No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord. No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
The City may give written notice to a property owner that an
unsafe condition exists on a sidewalk and approaches adjacent to the
property. After receipt of the written notice the property owner will
have thirty (30) days to make any necessary repairs to remedy the
unsafe condition. If the owner fails or refuses to make such repairs
within the time stated in the notice, then it shall be the duty of
the Director of Public Works to repair such sidewalk, keeping an accurate
account of the costs of all labor and material used in making such
repairs, and to report to the City Council, at its next meeting, the
cost thereof. The City Council shall then pay the cost of such labor
and material out of any funds available for that purpose, and shall
levy a special assessment against such lot or tract, and issue a tax
bill for the amount expended. The special assessment procedure shall
follow the guidelines established for financing of street improvements
through special assessments.
[R.O. 2013 §21-89; Ord. No. 14.56 (Bill No. 861) §9, 1-2-1986; Ord. No. 14.541 (Bill No. 2761), 12-19-2019; Ord.
No. 14.559 (Bill No. 2832), 7-21-2022]
It is the duty of every owner of a lot or tract of land in the
City to keep all sidewalks in front of and along his/her property
clear of snow and ice.