Township of Conewago, PA Chapter 71 Driveways

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Conewago 9-14-1987 by Ord. No. 1987-L. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Parking — See Ch. 100.

Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 130.

Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 135.

Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 145.

Zoning — See Ch. 155.

§ 71-1 Permit required.

Before any private driveway may be constructed across a sidewalk and before any curb cut may be made, a permit shall be obtained from the Township of Conewago. All driveways shall be laid according to specifications furnished by the Township of Conewago at the time the permit is granted.

§ 71-2 Fee.

The fee for a driveway or curb cut permit shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Conewago Township.

§ 71-3 Sidewalk not to be disturbed.

All paved portions of the sidewalk must not be disturbed, and the height and grade of the same must remain the same as before the driveway was constructed. The balance of the pavement shall remain the same height and grade as before the construction of the driveway.

§ 71-4 Rectification of improper work.

In case any person shall construct a driveway or a curb cut and shall not conform to the requirements of this chapter, the Board of Supervisors of Conewago Township may order such person, firm or corporation to remove the improper work and replace the same in compliance with this chapter. Notice to remove and replace improper work shall be given by registered or certified mail and shall state that the person, firm or corporation shall have 14 days from receipt of the notice to comply therewith. Upon noncompliance, the Conewago Township may do or cause the requested repairs to be done and may levy the cost of its work on such owner as a property lien to be collected in any manner provided by law.

§ 71-5 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 12-20-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-Q]

Any person who shall fail to obtain a permit before constructing a private driveway or making a curb cut shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township before a Magisterial District Judge, pay a fine of not more than $600, plus all court costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Township in the enforcement of this chapter. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Further, the appropriate officers or agents of the Township are hereby authorized to enforce compliance by filing an action in equity in lieu of a civil action filed before a Magisterial District Judge.