Earlier editions: 2026-09
Danville Municipal Code Ch. XII Streets and Sidewalks 1
Danville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Danville
Cite as: Danville Municipal Code Chapter XII · Text as of 2026-10-04
1 Editor’s Note: This chapter was adopted by Ord. No. 15, §1[8]. Amendments have been noted where applicable.
ARTICLE I ENCROACHMENTS
12-1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
12-1.1 Definitions
12-1.2 Right of Lawful Use
12-1.3 Exception; Town Officers
12-1.4 Acts Requiring Permit
12-1.5 Nonacceptable Permit Applications
12-1.6 Emergency Work Authorization
12-1.7 Appeal to Planning Commission
12-1.8 Conditions for Granting Permit
12-1.9 Removal of Encroachments
12-2 PERMITS FOR ENCROACHMENTS
12-2.1 Issuance
12-2.2 Application; Exhibits Required
12-2.3 Consent of Public Bodies
12-2.4 Special Permit Required to Move Certain Objects
12-2.5 Term; Beginning of Work or Use
12-2.6 Completion of Work
12-2.7 Permit Nontransferable
12-2.8 Display Requirements
12-2.9 Encroachment or Use Change
12-2.10 Fees
12-3 SECURITY DEPOSITS
12-3.1 Cash Deposit
12-3.2 Bond in Lieu of Cash Deposit
12-3.3 Annual Bond
12-3.4 Additional Bond or Cash Deposit
12-3.5 Condition of Bond or Cash Deposit
12-3.6 Payable to Town; Release
12-3.7 Certificate of Insurance in Lieu of Cash Deposit or Bond
12-3.8 Certificate of Liability Insurance
12-4 REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
12-4.1 Safeguards Required
12-4.2 Start of Work
12-4.3 Completion of Work
12-4.4 Drainage
12-4.5 Interference with Travel of Public
12-4.6 Restoration of Right-of-Way
12-4.7 Relocation or Removal of Installations
12-4.8 Repair Work Supervision and Inspection
12-4.9 Storage of Material
12-4.10 Pipes and Conduits
12-4.11 Pipes and Conduits; Minimum Cover
12-4.12 Backfilling
12-4.13 Poles and Transmission Line Carriers
12-4.14 Aids to Visibility
12-4.15 Movement of Vehicles
12-4.16 Mail Box Placement
12-4.17 Tree Planting and Maintenance
12-4.18 Tree Trimming or Removal
12-4.19 Hedges and Fences; Permit Required
12-4.20 Hedge and Fence Maintenance
12-4.21 Lawns
12-4.23 Monuments
12-5 NEWSRACKS
12-5.1 Definitions
12-5.2 Permit - Required
12-5.3 Permit - Application
12-5.4 Permit - Issuance - Renewal
12-5.5 Identification on Newsrack Required
12-5.6 Liability - Indemnification
12-5.7 Placement Requirements
12-5.8 Prohibited Acts
12-5.9 Newsrack Location Limitation
12-5.10 Abandoned Newsracks
12-5.11 Removal - Hearing
12-5.12 Compliance by Existing Owner/Permit Holders
12-5.13 Display of Material Harmful to Minors
12-6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS
12-6.1 Intent
12-6.2 Definitions
12-6.3 Duty to Maintain Sidewalk
12-6.4 Liability of Owner
12-6.5 Authority of Town to Make Repairs
ARTICLE II ROAD DEDICATIONS AND SETBACKS
12-7 ROAD DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT
12-7.1 Findings
12-7.2 Cost
12-7.3 Intention
12-7.4 Objectives
12-7.5 Requirements Generally
12-7.6 Applicable Zoning Districts
12-7.7 Maximum Dedication
12-7.8 Existing Improvements in Right-of-Way
12-7.9 No Building in Dedicated Area
12-7.10 Construction; Exceptions
12-7.11 General Procedures
12-7.12 Dedication Assurance
12-7.13 Improvement Bond
12-7.14 Improvement Default
12-7.15 Bond Term and Completion
12-7.16 Improvement Assurance; Notice
12-7.17 Building Permit Issuance
12-7.18 Fees; None Required
12-8 ROAD STANDARDS
12-8.1 Improvements
12-8.2 Principal Thoroughfares; Type A
12-8.3 Principal Thoroughfares; Type B
12-8.4 General Thoroughfares
12-8.5 General Arterials
12-8.6 Industrial Arterials
12-8.7 Property Line Returns
12-8.8 Improvement Agreement
12-8.9 Improvement Placement and Construction
12-8.10 Deviations
12-8.11 Road Width Review and Findings
12-8.12 Road Access
12-8.13 Notice to Building Permit Applicant
12-8.14 Acceptance of Building Permit
12-8.15 Town Participation
12-8.16 City Engineer Determines Road Alignment
12-8.17 Lots Affected by Road Widening
12-8.18 Sidewalks and Pedestrian Paths
12-9 APPEAL
12-9.1 Applicability
12-9.2 Appeal to Commission
12-9.3 Appeal to Town Council
12-9.4 Modifications
12-10 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
12-10.1 Declaration of Policy
12-10.2 Requirements; Adopted Section of Streets and Highways Plan; Filing Required
12-10.3 Effect of Plan on Building Permit Issuance
12-10.4 Chapter Administration
12-10.5 Building Permit Issuance After Appeal; Conditions Required
12-10.6 Exemptions
12-11 STREET ADDRESS CURB PAINTING REQUIREMENTS
12-11.1 Purpose and Intent
12-11.2 Permit Required
12-11.3 Curb Painting Requirements
12-11.4 Termination of Permit
12-12 RESERVED
ARTICLE III DRAINAGE
12-13 GENERAL PROVISIONS
12-13.1 Acts Requiring Permits
12-13.2 Violations; Notice; Abatement
12-13.3 Emergency Work Authorization
12-13.4 Appeal to Planning Commission
12-13.5 Conditions Required for Permit Granting
12-13.6 Administration
12-14 PERMITS
12-14.1 Issuance
12-14.2 Application; Form
12-14.3 Application; Exhibits
12-14.4 Consent of Persons Affected
12-14.5 Permit Types Designated
12-14.6 Term; Beginning of Work
12-14.7 Completion of Work
12-14.8 Unsatisfactory Work; Correction by Town; Costs
12-14.9 Changes in Character of Authorized Work
12-14.10 Transfer
12-14.11 Fees
12-14.12 Security; Cash Deposit or Bond Required
Article I — ENCROACHMENTS¶
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