The provisions hereof shall be applicable only to sidewalk and driveway work of less than 2,500 square feet and curb and gutter work of less than 500 linear feet. Work of greater magnitude on the public streets shall be governed by the provisions of Ordinance No. 433 of the City. (See Chapter
12.16.)
(Prior code § 9-009)
The permit shall be obtained by the property owner, contractor
or person under whose supervision the work will be done. The permittee
shall be held responsible for the work. The applicant for the permit
shall furnish written evidence of the consent of the property owner
or his or her agent.
(Prior code § 9-011)
All work covered by a permit must be constructed and laid down
subject to the approval of the City Engineer or designated representative
and he or she shall have the authority to prescribe the quality of
the material used therein and the manner in which said work shall
be done. All work shall be done in accordance with specifications
prepared by the office of the City Engineer, to the line and grade
established by the City Engineer and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer or designated representative. The City Engineer shall fix
the width of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways in public easements.
(Prior code § 9-012)
The permit shall specify the number of working days within which
the work shall be completed. The work shall be commenced within 30
days of the granting of the permit and be prosecuted with diligence
to completion.
(Prior code § 9-013)
No contractor shall collect, or attempt to collect, money for
sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter work done under private contract
unless the work has been done in all respects in accordance herewith.
(Prior code § 9-014)
The failure of any person, firm or corporation to obey the lawful
directions of the City Engineer, or his or her designated representative
relative to work shall be deemed sufficient cause to refuse the request
of said person, firm or corporation for further permits for work of
such character.
(Prior code § 9-016)
A. Violation—A
misdemeanor. Any person, company or corporation who violates any provisions
hereof or fails to comply with any of the regulatory requirements
hereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable as
such.
B. Additional
Penalties. In addition to the penalties herein above provided any
condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the
provisions hereof shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be, by
resolution of the City Council, ordered summarily abated at the expense
of the permittee.
(Prior code §§ 9-017—017.2)