§ 21-46. Curbs.

(a)

With the exception of initial installation on new, privately developed streets, and during the subsequent one-year maintenance period, the cost of installation of curbs, and the repair, maintenance or replacement of existing curbs or gutters shall be totally assumed by the city.

(b)

Whenever the curb shall form a part of the adjoining sidewalk the cost of maintenance thereof shall be prorated between the abutting owner and the city, with the city assuming the costs attributable to the curbing. In such cases the superintendent of public works shall have the option to repair both curb and sidewalk and charge the cost of the sidewalk portion to the abutting owner; provided, however, that before construction is commenced the abutting owner shall be so advised together with an estimate of the maximum cost and be given the opportunity of a hearing and an appeal.

(c)

No abutting property owner shall place or maintain any pipe for the purpose of draining storm water or other liquid into the gutter of any street whether curbed or not except as may be approved by the board of public works for each specific condition and only where no storm drainpipes are laid within the street.

(Code 1960, § 36-4; Ord. of 5-1-62; Ord. of 7-5-72; Ord. of 4-10-01)