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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.