§ 78-8. Construction of sidewalks required in certain cases.

Before a building permit shall be issued for the erection of any structure upon a plot of land in the city not improved by a paved or otherwise surfaced and usable sidewalk fronting such plot, the plans for construction shall include provisions for the erection concurrently with the construction of the building of a paved or otherwise surfaced sidewalk of at least five feet in width and with other specifications as required by the city. Such installations of sidewalk and curb shall be at the expense of the property owner. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued as to such building unless and until such sidewalk is completed. The provisions of this section shall also apply to permits for the repairs of existing buildings upon any plot of land not improved by a paved or otherwise surfaced and usable sidewalk in any case where the total cost of such repairs as determined by the building inspector shall equal or exceed 50 percent of the last assessed city tax valuation of the building or buildings to be repaired. Any person whose building permit is denied by reason of the foregoing, shall have the right to appeal to the zoning board of appeals of the city for a waiver of this requirement.

(Code 1979, § 26-9)