Corcoran Municipal Code Ch. 1 Streets, Curbs and Sidewalk Grades

The official datum shall be mean sea level as established by the United States Geological Survey and as shown on official bench mark located near east side of Block 21. The elevation thereon shown is 203.000 feet above mean sea level. (Ord. 73, 6-17-1940)

The official grade shall mean the grade and elevation at the property lines of the streets and avenues named. The official grades of the streets and avenues of the City shall be as on file in the office of the Clerk. (Ord. 73, 6-17-1940)

Curb grade and elevation shall be four inches (4") lower than official grade for sidewalk areas sixteen feet (16') wide, and shall be three inches (3") lower than official grade for sidewalk areas twelve feet (12') wide. Sidewalk areas other than the above shall slope downward from the official grade at the property line at the rate of one-fourth inch (1/4") vertically for each foot of horizontal distance. (Ord. 73, 6-17-1940)

A. Plans And Specifications: The space between the property line and the street side of the curb on each side of the street shall be reserved for sidewalks and curbs. This sidewalk area shall be laid out in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Council and on file at the City Hall. (Ord. 173, 3-3-1958)

B. Application To Construct:

1. he owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the frontage within a single block of any street within an area where combination sidewalk and gutter is not permitted may make an application to the Council for permission to construct sidewalks of the type known as combination sidewalk curb and gutter. The Council shall refer the application to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Director shall submit his/her report and recommendations to the Council. Upon receipt of the report and recommendations of the Public Works Director, the Council shall grant or deny the application.

2. The owner of fifty percent (50%) or more of the frontage within a single block of any street within an area where combination sidewalk curb and gutter is required may make application to the Council for permission to construct sidewalks. The Council shall refer the application to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Director shall submit his/her report and recommendations to the Council. Upon receipt of the report and recommendations of the Public Works Director, the Council shall grant or deny the application. (Ord. 177, 11-17-1958; 1996 Code)

All curbs and sidewalks hereafter built in the City shall be constructed of the materials required in the specifications adopted by the Council and on file in the office of the Clerk. All curbs and sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications and in accordance with the plans for curbs and sidewalks adopted by the Council and on file in the office of the Clerk. (Ord. 73, 6-17-1940)