Chapter 620 Sidewalk Installation and Maintenance
Ordinance/Resolution ID:
Ordinance No. 2008-5, 2016-5
Ordinance/Resolution Status:
Adopted
Adopted Date:
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Details
Ordinance Requirements
- A sidewalk permit is required for new or replacement sidewalks exceeding 60 square feet.
- A sidewalk permit must be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at least five (5) days before work is commenced.
- All sidewalk work must comply with Chapter 620 of the City Code and Wis. Stat. § 66.0907.
- Alignment: Sidewalks must align with existing walks or property lines in new subdivisions.
- Sub-grade: 2" compacted sand fill required; unsuitable material must be removed and replaced.
- Concrete: Minimum 6 bags (94 lb) cement per cubic yard; 3,000 psi strength at 28 days; quality washed gravel.
- Forms: Straight, secure wood/metal forms required; leave in place ≥24 hours post-pour.
- Expansion Joints: ½" full-depth at intersections, curb lines, and every 30 feet, ½" joint where new sidewalk meets existing or curb & gutter
- Slope: Minimum of ¼ inch per foot toward the curb; maximum slope is 2%.
- Surface Finish: Broom finish with ¼" radius edging.
- Width: Minimum of 4 feet in Residential Zones; match existing width when replacing.
- Thickness: 4" in Residential Zones, 5" in Commercial/Industrial Zones, 6" minimum within driveway approaches (all zones)
- Driveway Approaches: 6" concrete or 3" asphalt over 8" compacted gravel.
- Curing Time: 48 hours (above 50°F), 96 hours (below 50°F)
- Lawn Restoration: Adjacent lawn area must be restored to pre-construction condition.
- ADA Compliance: Curb ramps with truncated domes required within 12' of crosswalks or as designated.