Sidewalk Repair Program. Charter Township of Canton

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1 Sidewalk Repair Program Charter Township of Canton Engineering Services

2 Sidewalk Repair Program The sidewalk ordinance and repair program was implemented in 1999 to reduce our liability from injury claims and improve the appearance of the community. The program began with inspection of the oldest subdivisions platted in the Township. In the later years we consolidated subdivisions by area.

3 Sidewalk Repair, Gap & Trail Map 2014 Targeted Areas for Sidewalk Repair

4 2014 Sidewalk Program Targeted Neighborhoods h Aziz Estates #1 Pheasant Woods Aziz Estates #2 Sierra Heights #1 Camden Park Sierra Heights #2 Cherry Blossom Estates Sunflower North Dasher Heights Villa Maria Hidden River Estates Westfield Estates Maple Ridge Woods Pheasant Creek Pheasant Creek North

5 AC Collaboration of fthree Parties Wayne County: ( Owns the Right of Way) Canton Township: (Liable for trip and falls) Residents: (Liable for trip and falls)

6 Sidewalk Program Inspections As inspections are done, defective concrete is marked & photographed. Quantities are then measured and charted.

7 Sidewalk Program Inspections The inspector marks defective concrete with dots: (Green) dots indicate areas of Resident responsibility (Red) dots indicate areas of Township responsibility

8 The sidewalk will be replaced if it meets the ordinance. The criteria used to determine sidewalk repair may be viewed on our website: The sidewalk section is in Chapter 62, Article 2, and Section 62-31/38 inclusive.

9 Ordinance Criteria Sidewalk Dots? Here are some examples

10 Sidewalk Displacement Displacement of 3/4 inch or greater between any two Displacement of 3/4 inch or greater between any two slabs.

11 Spalling Sidewalk If, in any five-lineal-foot section (flag) of sidewalk more, y ( g) than 50 percent of the surface has scaled off to a depth of one-quarter inch or greater.

12 Spider Cracking If spider cracking is visible and adjoining flag(s) need to be removed. Additives placed paced in the concrete c (due to cold or hot weather e changes), or used in the finishing process, may cause spider cracking. It is possible that when removing a defective flag adjacent It is possible that when removing a defective flag, adjacent, unmarked flags with pre-existing spider cracks may crumble from the release in pressure that is currently holding the spider-cracked flag together.

13 Cracked Sidewalks If the sidewalk has more than two cracks of one- quarter inch in width or more in any two linear feet of sidewalk section.

14 Ponding of Water If concrete has settled, allowing water to pond to a depth of g p p three-quarters inch or more

15 Sidewalk Back Pitch or Back Slope If any section of sidewalk is tilted from the outside edge toward the inside edge. The outside edge being the edge of the sidewalk nearest the street.

16 Utility Repair If a portion of the sidewalk is removed or damaged as a result of a utility repair.

17 Township Owned Utility Sanitary Manhole and Water System Gate Valves If the sidewalk is damaged as a result of a g Township utility.

18 Storm Sewer Manholes Owned by Wayne County Sidewalk in the right-of-way that has a defect caused by a Storm Water structure re will be addressed by Canton Township for the safety of our residents. Only sidewalk flags that touch the storm manhole will be repaired by the Township. Any adjoining flags that need repair will be the responsibility of the homeowner.

19 Bringing Ramps into ADA compliance Ramps with concrete defects are brought into compliance per the American Disability Act. Sidewalk ramps will not be assessed to the adjacent property owner. Ramps are considered from the edge of the curb up to the key flag. Ramps that require adjustment in grade to meet the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (including the key flag) will not be assessed to the adjacent property owner. Ramps that lead across into a driveway or go nowhere, such as to a crossing greenbelt, will be removed and replaced with sod as required by Wayne County standards, only when defective concrete is present.

20 Medians and Common Park Areas Median sidewalk and common park areas with sidewalk fronting the road are considered home owner association responsibility. The cost for this repair will be billed to your association. The sidewalk flags marked within the median will be repaired and brought into compliance to meet the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

21 After Inspections are Completed Estimate t Letters are Prepared Estimate letters are mailed to the homeowner containing information about quantities and price. Estimate letters provide notification of the public hearing date, homeowner responsibility, the contractor chosen, construction information including contact numbers and information that can be viewed on our website.

22 What happens next? The Resident will have 60 days from the date of the Public Hearing to perform one of the following: Replace the sidewalk marked with green dots themselves. All work must meet Canton Township Standards. Residents must obtain a permit and inspection from the Canton Township Building Department and obtain a Wayne County Permit for work within the right-of-way (ROW). Hire a contractor to replace the sidewalk marked with green dots. The contractor is required to obtain a permit and inspection from Canton Township Building Department and a Wayne County Permit for work within the ROW. This work must be done prior to Memorial Day. Do nothing and Canton will repair the sidewalk and invoice the resident for the work performed. Canton will have a contractor perform the work during the months of June and July. Invoices for that work will be mailed in the fall or winter.

23 Construction What does the Township hope to accomplish with the sidewalk replacement program? A beautiful community that you and your children will enjoy for years!