TOWN OF WOODBURY
Ordinance No._____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16, SECTION 109 OF THE WOODBURY
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Town’s Charter authorizes the town to regulate the
establishment, construction, and maintenance of sidewalks and to require adjoining
property owners to construct and maintain sidewalks and to pay for such construction
and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Title 16, Section 109 of the Woodbury Municipal Code requires
abutting occupants to maintain sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, it is generally recognized today that sidewalks are legally a part of
city streets, and in most cities, the construction and maintenance of streets is a city
responsibility, including sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, it is also easier for the town to maintain uniformity in appearance
and construction and maintenance standards, if the town constructs and maintains
sidewalks; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
the Town of Woodbury, Tennessee:
Section 1. The Town of Woodbury Municipal Code is hereby amended by
deleting Section 16-109 in its entirety.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage, the public
welfare requiring it.
Passed this:
First Reading:____________________________________
Second Reading:__________________________________
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Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Recorder