Middletown Forum : Someone explain to me why? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Manager : Someone explain to me why? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:35:43 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2009 19:55:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1295 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Someone explain to me why? : Impala.....Sadly, There are plenty... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6369&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6369 Author: 409
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 7:55pm

Impala.....Sadly, There are plenty of them at the old hospital deconstruction site! ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 19:55:17 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6369&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6369 Someone explain to me why? : Does anyone know anybody with... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6367&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6367 Author: Impala SS
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 7:40pm

Does anyone know anybody with some old red bricks? I will make mine out of brick.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 19:40:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6367&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6367 Someone explain to me why? : Also you could do-it-yourself... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6365&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6365 Author: Middletown News
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Posted: May 11 2009 at 4:24pm

Also you could do-it-yourself with a bag of sakrete.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 16:24:27 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6365&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6365 Someone explain to me why? : Technically, as I read this, nothing... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6364&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6364 Author: VietVet
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 2:50pm

Technically, as I read this, nothing here stipulates what the sidewalk material is to be made of. Traditionally, of course, the sidewalk has always been concrete. However, since it doesn't specifically call out the type of material to be used, one could use a material of choice and not be in violation of this code. Anyone for a mulch or gravel sidewalk? How about the new plastic sidewalk slabs that they are now being molded. Just buy 'em and lay 'em down where the old ones came out. ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:50:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6364&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6364 Someone explain to me why? : Hmm...wonder why the DOWNTOWN... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6360&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6360 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 1:33pm

Hmm...wonder why the DOWNTOWN property owners didn't have to pay for their own new curbs and gutters????]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 13:33:36 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6360&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6360 Someone explain to me why? : I think the keyword in these... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6356&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6356 Author: Pacman
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Posted: May 11 2009 at 12:45pm

I think the keyword in these Codes is MAY.

 

723.011 Control of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

The legislative authority of a municipal corporation, in addition to the powers conferred by sections 729.01 to 729.10, inclusive, of the Revised Code, may require, by ordinance, by the imposition of suitable penalties or otherwise, that the owners and occupants of abutting lots and lands shall keep the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in repair and free from snow or any nuisance.

Effective Date: 01-01-1962
 

729.01 Construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters at expense of owners.

...municipal corporation may require the construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs, or gutters within the municipal corporation by the owners of lots or lands abutting thereon, and upon the failure of such owners to construct or repair such sidewalks, curbs, or gutters within the time prescribed...

729.02 Resolutions of necessity for construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.

...repair to be prepared, showing the location and dimensions of such sidewalks, curbs, or gutters and the specifications for the construction or repair......proposed construction or repair on file as provided by this section; (B) Describe the lots and lands abutting upon the sidewalks, curbs...

729.03 Notice to construct or repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

...governing the construction or repair of such sidewalks, curbs, or gutters are on file, the time within which the owner of such lot or parcel of land may construct or repair such sidewalks, curbs, or gutters, and that in the event such owner does not construct or repair such sidewalks, curbs...

729.04 Assessment of costs of improvements.

...repair of such sidewalks, curbs, or gutters from the owners of the lots or lands abutting thereon, the legislative authority of the municipal corporation may provide for the issuance of bonds or notes and the proceeds thereof shall be used to pay for the construction or repair of such sidewalks...

729.05 Assessment proceedings may include different owners on different streets.

In all proceedings pertaining to the construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs, or gutters under sections 729.01 to 729.08, inclusive, of the Revised Code, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters upon different streets abutting upon lots or lands owned by different owners may be included...

729.07 List of estimated assessments.

Upon completion of the construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs, or gutters under sections 729.01 to 729.05, inclusive, of the Revised Code......total cost of such construction, repair, or installation to each lot or land abutting upon such construction, repair, or installation and shall...

]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:45:28 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6356&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6356 Someone explain to me why? : It is the same way in Springfield,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6354&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6354 Author: Impala SS
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 12:31pm

It is the same way in Springfield, the property owner is responsible for sidewalks curbs and gutters. Been that way for years in Springfield.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:31:33 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6354&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6354 Someone explain to me why? : John- that information is new.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6353&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6353 Author: VietVet
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 12:07pm

John- that information is new. I was advised years ago that the property line for the owner ends at the inner sidewalk line and, that the city owns the sidewalk and all land out to the curb including the small strip between the sidewalk and the curb. Tha home owner is responsible for maintaining the city's property including the cutting of the grass and the sidewalk repairs. Anyway you look at it, it's all one-sided with the city having the advantage.    This is a big to the public.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:07:59 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6353&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6353 Someone explain to me why? : John, but why is the homeowner/landowner... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6352&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6352 Author: Pacman
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 12:01pm

John, but why is the homeowner/landowner held responsible for building and repairing Gutters, Sidewalks and Curbing, which is one not owned by the property owner and of no direct benefit to the property owner, but to the Public at Large.
 
I have never lived in a City that I can recall where this was the case and I just checked with the last two places I lived and both the County and the City were responsible for repairs and maintaining the above mentioned items.  I know it is also in the Ohio Code that Cities can do this, but other than sticking it to the landowner....why?
]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:01:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6352&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6352 Someone explain to me why? : I believe that the city owns... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1295&PID=6350&title=someone-explain-to-me-why#6350 Author: John Beagle
Subject: 1295
Posted: May 11 2009 at 11:45am

I believe that the city owns the sidewalk. The grass strip between the sidewalk and the gutter and the land under the sidewalk is owned by the homeowner.

Even though the city owns the sidewalk, the homeowner must repair the sidewalks if they are damaged, keep them free of debris, and shovel and de-ice in the winter. He must also build a sidewalk if the city tells him to (where there is not already one built). The sidewalk is technically on his property.

However, the city can and will fine the homeowner if the sidewalk is not free and clear of debris or is in disrepair.
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