Contractor.
The person, partnership, corporation or other entity which undertakes or contracts to construct driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and setbacks in the city streets and alleys.
Engineer.
The city engineer or his authorized representative.
Owner.
The property owner, individual or firm having the work done by the contractor.
Setback.
A setback is that additional area formed by setting the curb back from the regular curb alignment toward the property line to obtain a more convenient parking space in the street abutting a commercial establishment.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1501; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.031)
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership or corporation to construct, reconstruct or repair any sidewalk, setback, driveway, curb, gutter or work incident thereto, in the streets and alleys of the city, without first obtaining a permit for such work from the city manager, applications for which permits shall be made on forms furnished by the city.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1502; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.032)
(a) 
Any person, partnership or corporation desiring to contract for the construction, reconstruction or repair of any such improvements mentioned in section 10.08.002 hereof, within the city, shall first obtain a contractor’s license for such work, which license may be issued by the city manager upon application therefor by the contractor on forms furnished by the city manager, accompanied by such evidence of experience, ability of the applicant, and equipment and tools available to him to construct such improvements, the sufficiency of all of which is to be judged by the city manager.
(b) 
A license fee in accordance with the fee schedule found in appendix A of this code, payable in advance to the city, shall be paid for each license. The fee for a license for a period of less than one (1) year shall be prorated on a quarterly basis, including the quarter in which the application is made, so that no reduction is made for part of a quarter. In the event a license is revoked, the pro rata portion of such license fee computed on the same basis shall be refunded to the licensee.
(c) 
In addition, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be placed as a deposit with the city prior to issuance of the required license. Said deposit will be returned in full if all repairs are made to the full satisfaction of the city. Should it be necessary for the city to take action to make repairs as a result of inaction or negligence on the part of the licensee, the deposit will be retained to the extent necessary to reimburse the city for such additional repairs.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1503; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.033; Ordinance adopting 2019 Code)
The engineer for the contractor shall furnish information and set stakes establishing lines and grades for the construction, reconstruction or repair of any improvement covered by this article after a permit has been granted for such construction, and all such construction shall be in accord with such lines and grades and subject to the approval of the city engineer.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1504; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.034)
No materials shall be used in any construction mentioned in this article until the same has been inspected and approved by the city engineer, and any such material which is not approved by the city engineer shall be removed from the streets and sidewalks at the expense of the contractor. No concrete mixture shall be poured until forms and excavations have been inspected and approved by the city engineer or building inspector.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1505; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.035)
Materials shall conform to the specifications found in the unified development code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1506; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.036)
Sidewalks shall conform to the specifications found in the unified development code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1507; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.037)
Driveways shall conform to the specifications found in the unified development code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1508; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.038)
If an existing unpaved street is to be paved, then such paving shall be accomplished in conformity with the standards set forth in the unified development code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1514; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.039)
New streets shall be designed as to arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location according to the specifications found in the unified development code.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1515; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.040)
In no case shall a setback be constructed where the additional depth obtained is less than eight feet (8').
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1509; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.071)
The setback shall be of plain concrete five inches (5") thick and shall be given a smooth wood float finish and be marked in rectangular squares as specified for sidewalks. Setback curbs shall be given the finish specified for curbs and gutters.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1510; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.072)
The property owner shall be required to maintain the setback area in a clean, presentable condition at his own expense. In case the setback area is not maintained properly, the owner may be required by the city council to remove such setback and replace it with a standard curb and gutter, and, where necessary, a sidewalk, all at his own expense.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1512; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.074)
(a) 
In case a setback, due to development of the abutting property, has become obsolete and of no further use to the property, the owner may be required by the city council to remove such setback and replace it with a standard curb and gutter, and, where necessary, a sidewalk, all at his own expense.
(b) 
Repair work shall comply with the provisions of this article, except that sections of structures being replaced shall in general conform as nearly as possible in dimensions, shape and appearance with the structure in place.
(c) 
Sections of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters to be repaired shall be cut out and replaced to the joint marks.
(d) 
The contractor shall be required to backfill his work properly to the full depth of the structure. He shall be required to remove from the site all surplus excavated material and debris and put the work into a neat and presentable condition.
(e) 
In case the surplus excavated material on the site is not sufficient to backfill the structure to its full required depth, the contractor shall be required to obtain the additional material and backfill the structure properly as indicated on standard plans.
(1995 Code, sec. 3.1513; 2009 Code, sec. 3.09.075)