City Attorney
Roger Baker
Tooele City Attorney
90 North Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: 435.843.2120
Fax: 435.843.2129
Title 4. Chapter 11. Sidewalks
4-11-1. Building permits for curb, gutter, sidewalks and appurtenances.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1980-23, 06-12-1980)
4-11-2. Specifications for sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveway approaches, and appurtenances.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1993-21, 10-20-1993) (Ord. 1991-04, 06-11-1991)
4-11-3. Supervision.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-4. Definitions. (Repealed. Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018)
4-11-5. Repairs. (Repealed. Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018)
4-11-6. Expense of Repairs. (Repealed. Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018)
4-11-7. New sidewalk - Special Improvement District
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-8. Property owners responsible for sidewalk repair. (Repealed. Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018)
4-11-9. Sidewalks and trees.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-10. Openings in sidewalks.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-11. Water from roof not to be discharged upon sidewalks.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-12. Receiving goods.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2012-22, 12-05-2012) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-13. Driving or riding upon sidewalks.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-14. Games on sidewalks or streets.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-15. Snow to be removed from public sidewalks -- Obstructing right-of-way with snow prohibited -- Failure to comply -- Civil penalties.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to place or propel, or cause to be placed or propelled, snow, ice, hail, or sleet into the public way or in any manner which poses a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with this Section shall be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of $50 per violation, which penalty shall be in addition to other penalties provided by law.
(4) For purposes of this Section:
(a) “person” shall include, but not be limited to, individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, organizations, groups, and other entities; and,
(b) “public way” shall include, but not be limited to, sidewalks, roadways, alleys, and other courses traveled by the public.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2014-04, 02-05-2014) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1997-14, 03-19-97) (Ord. 1978-1, 01-09-78)
4-11-16. Unlawful to clog gutters.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-17. Sidewalks to be swept in front of retail businesses.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-18. Encroachments.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-19. Obstructions.
(a) any broken ware, glass, filth, dirt, gravel, rubbish, refuse, garbage, ashes, cans, or other like substances;
(b) any vehicles, lumber, wood, boxes, fencing, building material, merchandise, or other thing which obstructs the public street or sidewalk, or any part thereof, without the permission of the Mayor; or,
(c) any goods, wares, merchandise for sale or show, or otherwise beyond the front line of the lot where goods, wares, or merchandise are sold or offered for sale, except as allowed in Section 7-16-3 Note 4.
(2) No person shall place or cause to be placed anywhere upon any street or sidewalk any earthen materials before, during, or after construction for the intended or unintended purpose of:
(a) temporary or permanent storage of those materials;
(b) bridging of the curb and gutter or sidewalk;
(c) blocking clogging, or otherwise hindering the movement or flow of storm water or the travel of pedestrian or vehicle traffic; or,
(d) any other purpose that could reasonably cause any damage or obstruction to public or private infrastructure.
(3) All obstructions placed anywhere upon a public street or sidewalk contrary to this Section or to Section 7-16-3 Note 4 are a threat to the public health and safety and may be removed, confiscated, and disposed of immediately by the City.
(4) No person shall place or cause to be placed anywhere upon a public street, sidewalk, or within a street right-of-way a dumpster, garbage or refuse collection container, storage container, or other similar structure or device before, during, or after construction of a structure on an adjacent property. All such structures or devices, when allowed, shall be located on properties adjacent to the right-of-way for which the structure or device is serving.
(Ord. 2019-01, 02-13-2019) (Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2014-05, 02-05-2014) (Ord. 2012-22, 12-05-2012) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-20. Varieties of trees.
(Ord. 2018-11, 09-05-2018) (Ord. 2015-07, 03-18-2015) (Ord. 2006-05, 01-18-2006) (Ord. 1978-01, 01-09-1978)
4-11-21. Civil Penalties.
(a) $50 for a first violation;
(b) $100 for a second similar violation;
(c) $250 for a third or subsequent violation.
(2) Failure to pay fines in full within 30 days of a citation shall allow Tooele City to invoice outstanding fines through City utility billing.
(Ord. 2020-13, 04-15-2020) (Ord. 2019-01, 02-13-2019)
4-11-22. Appeals.
(Ord. 2020-13, 04-15-2020)
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