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Timestamp: 2017-09-23 05:35:47
Document Index: 211919152

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 148', '§ 148', '§ 148', '§ 303', '§ 148', '§ 148']

Village of Theresa, WI Driveways and Curb Cuts
§ 148-1 Driveway permit required.
§ 148-2 Driveway location, design and construction requirements.
§ 148-3 Curb cuts.
Chapter 148: Driveways and Curb Cuts
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Theresa 6-3-1996 as Title 6, Ch. 3 of the 1996 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Chapter 148 : Driveways and Curb Cuts
Permit required to construct, reconstruct, alter or enlarge. No person, firm or corporation shall construct, reconstruct, alter or enlarge any private driveway within the limits of the dedicated portion of any public street under the control and jurisdiction of the Village of Theresa without first obtaining a driveway permit therefor as provided by this chapter. A driveway permit is not required when a new driveway is to be constructed in conjunction with the construction of a new principal structure; the driveway is included in the building permit process in such cases.
Application. Application for such permit shall be made to the Village Clerk-Treasurer on a form provided by the Village and shall be accompanied by a drawing accurately depicting the portion of the proposed private driveway to be constructed, reconstructed, altered or enlarged lying within the dedicated portion of the public street, the dimensions thereof and a statement of the materials proposed to be used. There is a fee for a driveway permit as prescribed by Chapter 167, Fees. Upon receipt of the application and the fee, if required, unless the proposed private driveway is a part of construction for a building or other structure for which a building permit has been applied for, in which case no additional fee is required, the Village Clerk-Treasurer shall approve such application if the proposed driveway complies with the terms and conditions of this chapter and any other applicable Village ordinance.
The applicant represents all parties in interest and that such proposed driveway is for the bona fide purpose of securing access to his property and not for the purpose of parking or servicing vehicles, advertising, storage or merchandising of goods within the dedicated portion of the Village street, or for any other purpose.
The permittee, his successors or assigns agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Theresa, its officials, officers, agents or employees against any claim or any cause of action for personal injury or property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of such permit.
Construction across sidewalks. All driveway entrances and approaches which are constructed across sidewalks shall be of concrete constructed in accordance with the requirements for sidewalk construction in Chapter 303, § 303-3 of this Code, insofar as such requirements are applicable, including thickness requirements.
No person, firm or corporation shall place, construct, locate, or cause to be placed, constructed or located, any obstruction or structure within the limits of any public road, highway or street in the Village of Theresa except as permitted by this section. As used herein, the word "structure" includes a private driveway, a portion of which extends into any public road, highway or street, and which is in nonconformance with this chapter.
Size. Culverts shall be installed prior to construction work being commenced on the property served. No pipe smaller than 12 inches in diameter (or equivalent elliptical or arch pipe) will be allowed. All culverts shall be constructed or galvanized steel or reinforced concrete and shall be made of new manufacture, unless specifically excepted by the Director of Public Works or Village Engineer.
Gauge. The minimum wall thickness for the galvanized steel pipe culverts shall be in accordance with the following:
Driveway approaches within the street right-of-way. All driveway approaches constructed within the street right-of-way shall be concrete with a six-inch minimum thickness in conjunction with § 148-3 below.[1]
§ 148-3 Curb cuts. [1]
Permit application. All properties are required to apply for a driveway approach permit in conjunction with a building permit application for principal structure and/or garage. The permit fee as prescribed in Chapter 167, Fees, shall be collected with the building permit application by the Building Inspector. A permit fee is not required when a new approach is to be constructed in conjunction with the construction of a new principal structure. The applicant shall provide a plat survey and a drawing accurately depicting the proposed driveway approach, in accordance with building permit requirements, which shows the location and width of proposed driveway. The center of the driveway shall be staked five feet behind the edge of pavement or curb when the building is staked in the field. The applicant shall complete an application form which requires the applicant to install a paved driveway approach, including, if necessary, the removal and replacement of concrete curb and gutter within one year of occupancy of the building.
Approval. After the location is marked for the proposed driveway, an inspection performed by the Director of Public Works is required. The Director of Public Works will approve such application if the proposed approach complies with the terms and conditions of this section and any other applicable Village ordinances.
Curb cutting. The property owner or his agent will be responsible for the costs associated with the curb cutting, sidewalk and driveway approach. Driveway curb cuts must be performed by the use of truck-mounted, hydraulically controlled concrete cutting equipment specifically designed for this use. Any pavement damage as a result of this work must be repaired by the owner or his agent.
Inspection. The owner or his agent shall notify the Director of Public Works 24 hours prior to the concrete pour to allow the inspection of the forms. All sidewalks constructed through the driveway and all approaches within the street right-of-way shall be concrete with a six-inch minimum thickness. The concrete used shall be Grade A, air-entrained, six-bag mix, with a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 psi at 28 days and shall be obtained from a certified ready mix company. All concrete shall be placed on a compacted crushed stone or crushed concrete base with a four-inch minimum thickness. The owner or his agent will be responsible for backfilling behind the curb after the removal is completed. The Director of Public Works will inspect all work upon completion. If it is the opinion of the Director of Public Works that the work performed does not conform to the requirements of this permit, the Village may remove and replace the work. The expenses incurred by the Village shall be charged against the property as a special charge. The owner hereby consents to the imposition of such special charge and waives all rights to notice and hearing in conjunction therewith.