(a) 
Definition.
A driveway approach shall be defined as the paved portion of a driveway intended for vehicular traffic and running from the street curb line or edge of paving to the property line.
(b) 
Driveway approach connecting to street.
A driveway approach connecting to a street shall conform to the following standards:
(1) 
General requirements.
Driveway approaches shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and shall be a minimum of six (6) inches thick. No part of the driveway approach shall cross over the projection, to the street, of the adjacent property line.
(2) 
Concrete specifications.
Concrete for driveway approaches shall meet the specifications set forth in the building codes.
(3) 
Construction methods.
The subgrade shall be excavated and shaped to line grade in cross-section and, if considered necessary by the city’s inspector, tamped and sprinkled. The subgrade shall be moist at the time the concrete is placed. Forms shall be of wood or metal, straight, free from warp and of a depth equal to the thickness of the finished work. They shall be securely staked to line and grade and maintained in a true position during the depositing of concrete. The reinforcing steel shall be placed in position, and care shall be exercised to keep all steel in its proper location.
(4) 
Connection to asphalt pavement.
When connecting a driveway approach to asphalt street paving, the concrete shall be separated from the edge of the existing pavement by an eighteen-inch strip of hot mixed asphaltic concrete at least six (6) inches in depth. All other applicable requirements listed above concerning concrete and reinforcing steel shall remain in effect.
(5) 
Permits.
All driveway approaches connecting to existing roads which are a part of the state highway system will require a permit from the state department of transportation in addition to those required by this article. Such city permit shall be applied for through the city secretary’s office.
(6) 
Residential driveway approaches.
The distance between residential driveway approaches shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
(c) 
Driveway approach connecting to alley.
A driveway approach connecting to an alley shall conform to the following standards:
(1) 
General requirements.
Driveway approaches shall be constructed of reinforced concrete and shall be a minimum of six (6) inches thick. No part of the driveway approach shall cross over the projection, to the street, of the adjacent property line.
(2) 
Concrete specifications.
Concrete for driveway approaches shall meet the specifications set forth in the building codes.
(3) 
Construction methods.
The subgrade shall be excavated and shaped to line grade in cross-section and, if considered necessary by the city’s inspector, tamped and sprinkled. The subgrade shall be moist at the time the concrete is placed. Forms shall be of wood or metal, straight, free from warp and of a depth equal to the thickness of the finished work. They shall be securely staked to line and grade and maintained in a true position during the depositing of concrete. The reinforcing steel shall be placed in position, and care shall be exercised to keep all steel in its proper location.
(4) 
Residential driveway approaches.
The distance between residential driveway approaches, where located along the primary vehicular access of the structure, shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
(Ordinance 2002-01-02, sec. 1-2, adopted 1/3/02; Ordinance 2025-02-03 adopted 2/4/2025)
(a) 
A sidewalk is defined as that paved area in a roadway right-of-way between the curb line or the edge of pavement of the roadway and the adjacent property lines for the use of pedestrians. The maximum grade of the sidewalk above the adjacent curb shall be one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot, as measured on a perpendicular line from the curb to the closest edge of the sidewalk. These sidewalks shall conform to the standards set out in subsection (b) hereof.
(b) 
Sidewalks shall be constructed to the specifications for sidewalks as outlined in the city subdivision ordinance (Ordinance 2000-02-01), section 5.05.
(Ordinance 2002-01-02, sec. 1-3, adopted 1/3/02)
(a) 
A permit issued by the city shall be required before the start of any construction hereunder. In order to obtain a permit as required by this article, the contractor or his authorized representative shall file with the city secretary’s office an application in writing therefor on a form to be furnished for that purpose. Such contractor shall be registered with the chief building official. Each applicant for a permit shall describe the abutting property adjacent to which the proposed work on public property is to be done, either by lot, block or tract and house number, location on the street or similar description which will readily identify and definitely locate the site of proposed work. Each applicant shall give such other pertinent information as required by the chief building official.
(b) 
Any person desiring a permit required by this article shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay the current fee.
(Ordinance 2002-01-02, sec. 1-4, adopted 1/3/02)