Nebraska § 16-651 - Grading and grading districts.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 16-651 — Grading and grading districts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-651. Grading and grading districts.
Whenever the owners of lots and lands abutting upon any street or alley, or part thereof, within a city of the first class, representing two-thirds of the feet front abutting upon such part of street or alley desired to be graded, shall petition the city council to grade such street or alley, or part thereof, without cost to the city, the mayor and city council shall order the grading done and assess the costs thereof against the property abutting upon such street or alley or such part thereof so graded. For this purpose the mayor and city council shall create suitable grading districts, which shall be consecutively numbered.
Petition signed as required is necessary prerequisite. City of South Omaha v. Tighe, 67 Neb. 572, 93 N.W. 946 (1903).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 16-651
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 16-651 cover?
Section 16-651 ("Grading and grading districts.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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