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ORDINANCE No. 2610. An Ordinance relating to the issuance of permits and construc- tion of driveway entrances , into gas stations, business establishments , garages, etc. , where said driveway crosses any walk, lane or path used by pedestrians in the City of Everett, and declaring an emergency. THE CITY OF EVERc;TT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1 : It shall be unlawful of any person, firm or corpora- tion to construct any driveway across sidewalks , lanes or paths, used by pedestrians, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the City Council . Section 2: No driveway shall exceed thirty (30 ) feet in width, measured parallel to the street or road, and further, in the event of wider driveways being required, they shall be separated by a safety zone or island, not less than six (6) feet wide; and further, at all street corners , a safety zone shall be provided, as in the judgment of the City Council is sufficient to safeguard the pedestrian. No driveways will be permitted to cross any street corner where the sidewalk or path inter- sects with that corner. Section 3 : Any person, firm or corporation that may construct a driveway shall do so under the supervision of the City Engineer, and any portion or whole that does not come up to City specifications shall be removed when so directed by the City Engineer; and further, any person, firm or corporation that shall have constructed a driveway and moved from the premises , or has no further use for said driveway, shall re- move the same and replace by a concrete sidewalk, said walk to be done at their own expense and under the supervision of the City Engineer. Section 4: It appearing that this Ordinance is necessary for the good order and safety of the City of Everett, an emergency is hereby de- clared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication. Attest: City Clerk. Passed: May 2n d, 1934. Published: May jth, 1934.