Unless otherwise indicated, the provisions of this chapter of the Guilderland
Town Code are adopted pursuant to the powers granted the Town in §§ 130
and 200-a of the New York State Town Law.
The following exceptions shall apply to this chapter:
A. Notwithstanding other provisions of §
227-4A to the contrary, sidewalks abutting a state, county, or Town road may be constructed outside the right-of-way of the road, provided that the Town has an easement over the sidewalk, which the Town in its absolute discretion deems sufficient.
B. Agricultural zoned property shall be exempt from the
provisions of this chapter.
C. Nothing within this chapter shall prohibit the Town from
installing sidewalks within the right-of-way of roads located within the Town,
at Town expense.
Issues regarding civil liability shall be pursuant to §
243-1 of the Guilderland Town Code.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall be charged with the enforcement
of the provisions of this chapter and shall report violations to the Town
Clerk for the purpose of providing legal notice to the owner of said property.
The Town Clerk shall provide notice to the Town Board of continued violations
for the purpose of considering orders of assessment.
The Town may repair or install a sidewalk of any property owner who
violates this chapter by an order of assessment of the Town Board against
the property owner, not to exceed the cost of the installation.