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Amending Chapter 121 of the Legislative Code, pertaining to permits for driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and etc. to permit surfacing of boulevards for sidewalk cafes under certain conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1.
Chapter 121 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 121. - Permits for Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs, etc.
Sec. 121.01. - Driveway, sidewalk, curb or surfacing of boulevards.
No person shall construct or repair any driveway, sidewalk, curb or other impervious surfacing within the public right-of-way outside the normal vehicle traveled area, on or within any public street, alley or other public property except with the written permission of the director of the department of public works.
Sec. 121.02. - Power of public works director.
The director is authorized to grant permission to owners of abutting property to perform the work described in section 121.01 subject to the following conditions, restrictions and payment of fees as set forth in this chapter.
Sec. 121.03. - Regulations and general conditions.
The director is authorized to enact reasonable rules and regulations, which shall include the following:
(a) All work shall be performed by a licensed sidewalk contractor and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the director.
(b) Payment of permit fees, as determined by council resolution, and payment of all additional costs of inspection incurred by the department.
(c) During construction, the work area shall be guarded by day with suitable barriers and by night with flashing yellow lights to prevent injury or damage to persons or property.
(d) The contractor shall assume full responsibility for all damages to persons or property arising out of the construction, reconstruction or repair of the improvements.
(e) All work sha...
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