HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 4258 - Second Reading: Amend RCO 70&71.SidwalksDrivewayCurbsGutters
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ENACTING SECTION 71.10, AND
AMENDING AND REENACTING SUBDIVISION 2 OF SECTION 5.03,
SECTIONS 70.06, 70.08, 70.11, AND REPEALING SECTION 70.07 OF
THE ROCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE
PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, OR
ADJUSTMENT OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, CURBS, AND
GUTTERS.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 71.10 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is hereby created and
enacted to read as follows:
71.10. A person violating this chapter may be issued an
administrative citation pursuant to chapter 5.
Section 2. Subdivision 2 of Section 5.03 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended and enacted to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Administrative Offenses:
A. Alcoholic Beverage Regulations (chapter 125A)
B. Animal Regulations (chapter 106A)
C. Noise Regulations (section 85.10)
D. Park Regulations (chapter 45B)
E. Peace Plaza Regulations (chapter 45D)
F. Public Nuisances (chapter 40)
G. Refuse Collection and Disposal (chapter 141)
H. Smoking Regulations (sections 85.26 and 85.27)
I. Gambling Regulations (chapter 107)
J. Vending Carts (chapter 73D)
K. Street and Sidewalk Regulations (chapter 73)
L. Repeat Nuisance Service Calls (chapter 85C)
M. Sidewalk Maintenance (section 72.02)
N. Public Urination (section 85.031)
O. Outdoor Dog Permit (chapter 106B)
P. Housing Code: Registration of Rental Units (chapter 38).
Q. Piling of Snow (section 136.06).
R. Tall Grass and Weed Regulation (Chapter 48)
S. Sidewalks, Driveways, Curbs, Curb Cuts, and Streets (Chapters 70
through 74)
Section 3. Section 70.06 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
and reenacted to read as follows:
70.06. Permit Required. Subdivision 1. No person shall begin any
work to construct, replace, or adjust a sidewalk, driveway, or curb and gutter
without first securing a permit issued by the city engineer. The permit fee shall
be as established by resolution of the city council.
Subd. 2. Construction or replacement of a sidewalk, driveway, or curb
and gutter must be completed by a contractor holding a valid license as
authorized by this chapter.
Subd. 3. Adjustment of a sidewalk or driveway concrete panel,
including realignment of an otherwise displaced undamaged concrete panel,
including mudjacking, lifting, and grinding does not require a license under this
chapter. However, a permit will be required pursuant to section 70.06.
Mudjacking and lifting concrete panels can only be permitted for panels that are
settled from proper alignment. Grinding can be used to grind the edge of a
concrete panel that is lifted from proper alignment by less than ¾ inch at the
maximum misalignment and the grinding must create a flattened area for a
distance of eight inches or more along the grinding area.
Section 4. Section 70.08 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
and reenacted to read as follows:
70.08. Measuring Materials. Concrete shall be from city-certified
plant-mixed suppliers and the construction shall be in accord with the
specifications approved by the city engineer and the council, and on file with the
city engineer.
Section 5. Section 70.11 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
and reenacted to read as follows:
70.11. Penalty. A violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor
offense. Alternatively, a person violating this chapter may be issued an
administrative citation pursuant to chapter 5.
Section 6. Repeal. Section 70.07 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is
hereby repealed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on and after
the date of its publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2016.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: ____________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ___________________, 2016.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
Ord15/70.06 et seq