§ 15-4-306 — Construction or reconstruction of sidewalks and curbs; landowner's duties; notice; assessment; establishing grade and parking width

(a) All owners of land adjoining any street, lane or alley
shall construct or reconstruct a sidewalk and curb along the
street, lane or alley next to the land when ordered to do so by
the manager. All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed as
designated by the manager. However, the manager shall not
require any person to construct a walk or curb in a different
manner, or of a different material, than is required of other
persons in the same block fronting the street. It is the duty of
landowners to keep any sidewalk or curb now constructed, or
which may hereafter be constructed in front of the land, in good
repair and in safe condition.
(b) If the manager considers it necessary that a sidewalk
or curb be constructed, reconstructed or repaired, notice shall
be served upon the owner of the land along which it is to be
constructed or repaired specifying the manner in which it is to
be constructed or repaired and the estimated cost which may be
assessed if the city or town does the work. The notice shall be
served personally upon the owner, or if he is not to be found
within the city or town, it shall be sent to him by registered
or certified mail, requesting a return receipt, if his address
is known. Otherwise it shall be published once in the official
newspaper of the city or town. Unless the owner within two (2)
weeks after service, mailing or publication of the notice,
begins the construction or repair and completes it without
delay, the manager shall have the work done at the expense of
the permanent improvement revolving fund. Upon completion of the
work, the manager shall certify the cost thereof to the clerk of
the city or town. The governing body shall then fix a date for
hearing upon the costs. The procedure for notice and hearing
shall be as set forth in W.S. 15-6-405. Upon confirmation of the
assessment by the governing body, the charge levied is a lien
upon the property as set forth in W.S. 15-6-406. The governing
body may levy and collect the assessment and provide for the
manner of sale, redemption and conveyance of lands sold for
nonpayment of the assessment in the manner provided in W.S.
15-6-401 through 15-6-448. When collected the assessment shall
be paid into the revolving fund. The manager, upon proper
showing made to him, may extend the time within which the
construction or repair shall begin or be completed.
(c) Before ordering the construction of any new sidewalk
or curb, the manager shall establish its grade and the width of
the parking.