Alhambra Municipal Code Ch. 13.28 Driving Over Sidewalks or Curbs

No person shall drive a vehicle on or across a sidewalk or curb where there is no driveway apron without first obtaining a permit so to do from the Director of Public Works.

('86 Code, § 13.28.010) (Ord. 2781, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

(A) Before issuing such permit the Director of Public Works shall require:

(1) A written application therefor to be made and filed with the Director of Public Works in which the applicant shall state the name, residence and business address of the applicant; and the location, area and dimensions of the sidewalk or curb where such vehicle is to be driven; and the purpose for which such sidewalk or curb is to be driven over or upon.

(2) A permit fee in an amount to be set by City Council resolution.

(3) An inspection fee in an amount to be set by City Council resolution..

(4) A deposit in an amount to be set by City Council resolution to insure the city against damage to the sidewalk or curb, to be refunded to applicant upon termination of the permit, provided there has been no damage to such sidewalk or curb.

(B) Such permit shall be for a period of 60 days and may be renewed at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.

(C) The sidewalk or curb to be driven across or upon shall be properly protected by not less than two-inch planking, properly secured together and made safe for pedestrian traffic by beveling both ends; such protective measures to be inspected and approved by the Director of Public Works or his agent before use by applicant.

('86 Code, § 13.28.020) (Ord. 2781, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

If damage results to the subject sidewalk or curb, permittee may elect to repair same in accordance with the specifications imposed by the Director of Public Works and subject to his approval. In the event that the permittee shall not so elect, the Director of Public Works shall make the necessary repairs and deduct the cost of same from the deposit on file. If there shall be a balance remaining on deposit after deducting such cost, it shall be returned to the permittee. If the cost of such repairs shall exceed the amount of the deposit, the permittee shall pay to the city the cost in excess of the deposit.

('86 Code, § 13.28.030) (Ord. 2781, passed - - )