Chapter 12.08
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
12.08.030 Plans and specifications – Permits – Performance bond.
12.08.040 Sidewalks to be constructed in platted areas prior to acceptance.
12.08.050 Driveway entrances required.
12.08.070 Vertical and wedge curbs and gutters.
12.08.100 Violation – Penalty.
12.08.010 Purpose.
The uncontrolled construction, maintenance and repair of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters has created such hazards to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the city that it is necessary for the city, in exercise of its police power, to establish regulations governing the same. (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 1, 1973)
12.08.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the words defined in this section shall have the following meanings:
A. “Person” means the plural as well as the singular and includes any partnership, association, group or corporation.
B. “Sidewalk” includes any and all structures or forms of street improvement included in the space between the street margin and the roadway but shall not include trails, paths or pathways.
C. “Trail, path or pathway” includes recreational walkways, which may be a component of parks or open spaces.
D. “Street or road” shall have the same definition as found in SMC 17.08.020(T). (Ord. 2009-037 § 2; Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 2, 1973)
12.08.030 Plans and specifications – Permits – Performance bond.
No sidewalk, driveway, curb or gutter within the city can be constructed, altered or repaired by any person without a written permit first being obtained from the city. Plans and specifications for the construction, alteration or repair of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters must first be submitted to the city for approval. Such plans and specifications must contain the layout with dimensions, existing ground elevation and proposed finished grade elevation for the work intended. When requested by the city the request for permit must be accompanied by bonds meeting city requirements (Chapter 3.78 SMC) in an amount that is not less than 125 percent of the final estimate of cost of the improvement as estimated by the public works director, city engineer, or designee. (Ord. 2021-021 § 1 (Exh. B); Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 4, 1973)
12.08.040 Sidewalks to be constructed in platted areas prior to acceptance.
Sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be constructed in all areas to be platted or replatted prior to the acceptance by the city of the platted or replatted areas. All public sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be constructed of concrete. (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 5, 1973)
12.08.050 Driveway entrances required.
Where it becomes necessary for access across any sidewalk, whether existing or proposed, with any vehicle, a driveway shall be constructed. Driveway aprons, where they cross public sidewalks constructed of concrete, shall be constructed of concrete. Where no public sidewalks have been constructed, driveway aprons may be constructed of asphalt. (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 6, 1973)
12.08.060 Minimum standards.
All sidewalks in the areas designated by the city as “commercial” or “mixed use” shall be a minimum of eight feet wide from back of curb or landscape strip. All sidewalks in residential areas shall be a minimum of six feet wide from back of curb or landscape strip. All sidewalks shall be constructed with a minimum four-inch thickness. Driveway entrance sidewalks shall be a minimum six-inch thickness and as identified in the City of Sequim Streets and Utilities Development Regulations Detail SQM-R8. (Ord. 2006-019 § 1; Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 7, 1973)
12.08.070 Vertical and wedge curbs and gutters.
All vertical and wedge curbs and gutters shall be combined concrete curb and gutters as specified and approved by the city engineer. Appropriate application for vertical and wedge curbs shall be in conformance with the street profiles identified as Detail SQM-R1A, R1B, R2A, R2B and R2C in the City of Sequim Streets and Utilities Development Regulations. Design standards are identified in Detail SQM-R5 and SQM-R6. (Ord. 2006-019 § 1; Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 8, 1973)
12.08.080 Driveway standards.
All driveways on public property shall be cement concrete driveways as specified and approved by the city engineer as set forth in SMC 12.08.050. The width of driveways shall be a minimum of nine feet and a maximum of 30 feet. Existing curbs and sidewalks over which a driveway is to be placed shall be neatly cut and removed. Driveways on private property shall be constructed of concrete or asphalt. (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 9, 1973)
12.08.090 Base preparation.
All structural materials hereinafter used in repairing or construction of sidewalks shall be placed upon a carefully prepared base meeting American Public Works Association (APWA) standards or Washington State Department of Transportation standards (WSDOT). Concrete shall be American Public Works Association Class 5 (1-1/2) or 5 (3/4). (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 10, 1973)
12.08.100 Violation – Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine in a sum that is not more than $300.00. (Ord. 2005-019; Ord. 279 § 11, 1973)