Arcata Municipal Code Art. 3 Protection

No person shall transport material of any kind over, along or across the public streets, alleys, or sidewalks in cars or vehicles of any kind, or by any method, unless the same is so transported or carried that no portion of any materials shall fall or be deposited upon the public streets or sidewalks, and all vehicles of any kind used to haul or transport earth or other material along the public streets shall be cleaned before leaving the loading place, and also, before leaving the dumping place, and especially shall all vehicles hauling solid waste or commercial fertilizer, be so constructed that such materials will not waste through and be deposited upon the streets or sidewalks, in whole or in part; but this shall not apply to depositing material on the streets under lawful permits for building or improvement purposes.

In case material is deposited by accident or other means upon the public street, alleys or sidewalks, contrary to Section 7200, the same shall be immediately cleaned from said street and removed by the person in charge of such car or vehicle. If not so removed, City crews may perform such work and charge the person for the reasonable value of such services.

Any sidewalk constructed of material other than concrete shall be maintained at all times by the property owner. Where such owner fails or neglects to keep such a sidewalk in a state of good repair, it shall be the duty of the City Engineer to institute proceedings to compel the installation of a cement sidewalk forthwith. (Ord. 1516, eff. 8/16/2019; Ord. 1567, eff. 3/22/2024)