Vermont § 318 - Sidewalks
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 318 — Sidewalks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 318. Sidewalks
- (a) Whenever a petition in writing shall be presented to the City Council, signed by the
owner or owners of two-thirds of the frontage on any street, lane, or alley, or any
portion thereof in the City asking that such street, lane, alley, or portion thereof
be curbed or guttered, or that a sidewalk or the sidewalks thereof be constructed
or repaired or paved, the City Council may order or direct that such improvements
be made. (b) The City Council without petition may make any or all of the improvements described
in subsection (a) of this section and shall assess against the owner or owners of
the lands or buildings abutting upon such street, lane, or alley and adjoining the
part where such improvement may be made, whether made upon petition or otherwise,
so much of the cost and expense of making such improvements as it shall judge such
land and buildings to be benefited thereby; but in no case shall the cost and expense
of making such improvements be assessed against the abutting owner on either side
of such street or portion thereof in excess of one-half of such cost and expense in
making any of the other improvements specified in subsection (a) of this section,
and the City shall pay the remaining cost and expense of all improvements therein
mentioned; provided that all assessments heretofore made shall remain in full force
and effect until paid or abated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 318
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 318 cover?
Section 318 ("Sidewalks") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 318?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 318 apply to my situation?
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