[Amended 10-5-1998; 7-17-2000]
This section applies to existing developments
where the developer is no longer financially responsible for improvements.
Sections 66.615 and 66.616 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Village of Cottage Grove Subdivision and Land Division
Ordinance and the Village of Cottage Grove Zoning Ordinance shall
apply.
A. Sidewalks and curb ramps. Assessments will be determined
by taking the front footage times the width, times the square foot
cost.
[Amended 5-9-2007 by Ord. No. 06-2007; 8-15-2022 by Ord. No. 05-2022]
(1) The Public Works Director, foreman, designated Village
staff and/or Village Engineer, following the Sidewalk Policy, will
determine which sidewalks will be added, repaired and/or replaced
staying within the budget.
(2) In the case of new sidewalks and curb ramps the cost
shall be borne 100% by the Village.
(3) In the case of replacement or repair to existing sidewalks
or curb ramps the cost shall be borne 100% by the Village. Allowable
repairs, at the discretion of the Public Works Director or his or
her designee, include:
(4) In the case where the property owner replaces, repairs
or puts in new sidewalk, the property owner shall pay 100% of the
cost and shall follow the Village sidewalk specifications and sign
an agreement to repair sidewalks.
B. Curb and gutter. In the case of new curb and gutter
the cost shall be borne 100% by the abutting property owner. In the
case of replacement or repair to existing curb and gutter the cost
shall be borne at 50% to the abutting property owner and 50% to the
Village. Assessments will be determined by taking the front footage
times the cost per foot.
C. Driveway approaches. Driveway approaches in all districts
being constructed or reconstructed must meet the grade and construction
requirements set forth by the Village Engineer.
(1) New construction and reconstruction of drive approaches
will be paid 100% by the property owner. If the Village requires replacement
due to a street or curb grade change of six inches or more, the Village
will pay 100% of the cost.
(2) The work will be done totally by the contractor awarded
the contract by the Village if the drive approach is being constructed
along with roadwork initiated by the Village.
(3) The property owner can contract the work as long as
the Village does not have plans for street repairs that would affect
the drive approach.
(4) When work is to be done on a drive approach and it
involves the sidewalk area of the approach, the property owner is
responsible for 100% of the sidewalk work abutting the approach.
D. Street construction, reconstruction and repair. The
cost for street reconstruction or repair shall be borne by the Village.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any order, rule or regulation made hereunder shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-19 of this Code.