07/14/2009 Ordinances 9227ORDINANCE NO. 9227
An ordinance to amend Chapter 32 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 32-55 pertaining to Sidewalks, Section 32-74 pertaining to Spreading Snow in Streets
and add Section 32-74.2 pertaining to Mailboxes; to repeal Sections 32-55 and 32-74 as now
existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for
publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Sections 32-55, 32-74 and 32-74.2 of the Grand Island City Code
are hereby amended to read as follows:
§32-55. Sidewalks
Sidewalks built within one foot or less of property lines shall be known as "conventional"
sidewalks. Conventional sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. Only conventional sidewalks may be
constructed on arterial, collector, and other protected streets, except as hereinafter provided.
Sidewalks constructed immediately adjacent to any curb and gutter shall be known as "curb"
sidewalks. Curb sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide. No curb sidewalk may be constructed unless
curb and gutter is constructed immediately prior to or is in place at the time of the sidewalk construction.
No curb sidewalks may be constructed unless there is constructed a continuous curb sidewalk
between successive streets or between a street and an alley. The intent of this section is to provide for
uniform sidewalk construction between successive streets or streets and alleys. In some instances,
intersections or alleys are not in existence in newly platted areas, or blocks in earlier platted areas are
excessive in length, in which case curb sidewalk may be constructed only if it will be continuous for
approximately one block and there remains a continuous distance of the same length for construction of
conventional sidewalk. For the purpose of this section, one block is defined as 300 feet, more or less. The
purpose of this requirement is to provide for continuous sidewalk, either curb or conventional, for a
reasonable distance without change. No conventional sidewalk may be replaced with curb sidewalk
without special permission from the Public Works Director.
Where buildings, improved parking lots, or other improvements extend to the property line, the
sidewalk must be at least five feet in width and extend to the property line.
In areas classified as rural routes by the U.S. Postal Service, properties will be allowed curb
sidewalk only if the following conditions exist:
(1) If curb exists or is being constructed immediately prior to installation of the sidewalk; and
(2) If all property owners installing curb sidewalk agree to neighborhood box units which are approved
and installed by the U.S. Postal Service; and
(3) If the section of sidewalk will be consistent between successive streets or from a street to an alley.
§32-74. Shoveling, plowing or blowing snow onto the street or city property
It is hereby declared unlawful for any property owner or any lessee or occupant of any property
or contractor to shovel, plow or blow any snow from sidewalks, driveways or private property onto any
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city street or other city property. The only exception is in the Central Business District where snow from
sidewalks only may be placed in the street in such a manner as to cause the least interference to traffic
upon such street.
§ 32-74.2 Mailboxes
(I) Where mailboxes are placed adjacent to the street it shall be the policy of the City that snow
shall be plowed as close as practicable to the curb to allow for passage of traffic and mail delivery. It shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to keep piled snow away from mailboxes so mail can be
delivered. The City will not assume responsibility for clearing mailboxes for mail delivery.
SECTION 2. Sections 32-55 and 32-74 as now existing, and any ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: July 14, 2009.
Marga et Horna y, Mayor
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