The existence of dirt sidewalks and dirt curbs or gutters adjoining
dwellings and buildings within the city, or conversely, the lack of
adequate curbs, gutters and sidewalks, is found and declared to be
dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the city.
(Prior code § 12-501)
It is declared to be the policy of the city that concrete curbs,
gutters and sidewalks be installed along the street line or lines
for any lots or parcels hereinafter improved with construction, erection,
modification, addition or the moving of any dwelling or other building
as specified in this chapter.
(Prior code § 12-502; Ord. 547, 1978; Ord. 814 § 2, 2019)
A. Any
person arranging for any of the following improvements to real property
in the city must also arrange for the construction of concrete curb,
gutters, and sidewalks in accordance with city specifications:
1. The
construction, erection, or placement of a dwelling or other building
on an unimproved parcel.
2. The
construction of an addition or modification to an existing dwelling
that will increase the square footage of the habitable space of the
dwelling and the cost of the improvement(s) is greater than fifty
percent of the value of the existing improvements as determined by
the county assessor as shown on the last equalized assessment roll,
or as shown in a broker's opinion of value or an appraisal issued
by a duly qualified professional within the previous twelve months,
whichever is higher.
3. The
construction of an addition or modification to an existing building,
other than a dwelling, that will increase the square footage of the
building and the cost of the improvement(s) is greater than fifty
percent of the value of the existing improvements as determined by
the county assessor as shown on the last equalized assessment roll,
or as shown in a broker's opinion of value or an appraisal issued
by a duly qualified professional within the previous twelve months,
whichever is higher.
B. Where
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, or any combination thereof, are required
under this section, the cost of constructing the curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
or any combination thereof, will be limited to twenty-five percent
of the cost of the work to construct the improvement(s). In such a
case, the city will determine which of the required curb, gutter,
and sidewalk improvements are to be constructed.
C. Prior
to the issuance of any building permit, the public works department
shall determine whether curbs, gutters and sidewalks are required.
A written statement shall be placed on the building permit, or attachment
thereto, stating whether improvements are required and if improvements
are required, a description of the required improvements.
(Prior code § 12-503; Ord. 547, 1978; Ord. 801 § 2, 2018; Ord. 814 § 2,
2019)
The building inspector shall deny final approval and acceptance, and shall refuse to allow final public utility connection, to any such building or dwelling unless such curbs, gutters and sidewalks exist or are constructed, or unless money or a bond to guarantee their construction is deposited with the city in a sum equal to the estimated cost of' the construction of such improvements, as determined by the public works department of the city, or if an executed deferred improvement agreement has been approved and recorded on the property pursuant to Section
12.04.035.
(Prior code § 12-504; Ord. 794 § 2, 2016)
The regulations prescribed in Sections
12.04.030 and
12.04.040 shall not apply to any building or dwelling, the permit for construction of which was issued prior to October 11, 1962.
(Prior code § 12-505)