§ 21-53. Construction specifications for sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs.

The following specifications shall apply to the construction of sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs:

(1)

On arterial and collector streets and existing streets in residential areas, all sidewalks shall be five (5) feet wide, constructed of Portland cement concrete five (5) inches thick on eight (8) inches of processed gravel base; driveway sections shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete eight (8) inches thick reinforced on eight (8) inches processed gravel base.

(2)

On proposed residential streets, sidewalks shall be four (4) feet wide, constructed of Portland cement concrete six (6) inches thick with 6 x 6 No. 6 wire fabric, with no change in structure at driveway sections.

(3)

Sidewalks shall be installed along the full frontage of the lot.

(4)

Each driveway apron shall be constructed to include the profile of the sidewalk even if the sidewalk is not then being constructed.

(5)

Bituminous concrete lip curbing shall be six (6) inches high.

(6)

Granite curbing shall be installed with six (6) inches of reveal.

(7)

Concrete curbing shall be installed with six (6) inches of reveal.

(8)

Granite, precast or extruded cast-in-place concrete curbing shall be installed in commercial and industrial areas. Bituminous concrete lip curbing may be used in residential areas, and may also be used in commercial areas with the approval of the public works board.

(Code 1960, § 36-15; Ord. of 5-1-62; Ord. of 7-5-72; Ord. of 10-1-74; Ord. of 4-10-01)

Cross reference

Construction of streets and aprons, Ch. 21, Art. III.