§ 29-174. Conditions of permit; restoration of sidewalk; denial of permit.

(a)

Issuance, duration; refund of deposit. Permits herein provided for shall become null and void forty-five (45) days from date of issuance if not used; and any deposit made therefor shall in no case be refunded, unless such unused permit is returned within forty-five (45) days. The permit referred to in section 29-166 shall be granted only to the owner of the real property in front of which any such driveway as provided for in this article is to be constructed and maintained, upon the application of such owner or the authorized agent thereof.

(b)

Restoration of sidewalk. Such owner, or the successor of such owner of such property shall be obligated, in case such driveway be discontinued in the use thereof or abandoned as to such use, to restore to its former or original condition, in accordance with parish specifications the portion of the sidewalk and curb that was altered or changed in consequence of the construction of such driveway.

(c)

Denial of permit. The director may refuse to issue such driveway permit in any case when, in the interest of public safety, the same ought not to be granted.

(Code 1961, § 15-109)