The owner of each property within the Township
abutting upon a sidewalk open to the public for pedestrian traverse
or located, in whole or in part, within the right-of-way of a public
or private street on which the property abuts shall keep the said
sidewalk, together with any portion of the property paved and used
as a sidewalk or public walk, immediately in front of the property
in good order and repair and, at all times, free and clear of all
obstruction to safe and convenient passage, including the accumulation
of snow or ice.
If the owner of any property neglects at any
time to perform the duties herein described, the Township Board of
Supervisors or its designee may serve written notice upon him requiring
him to perform the necessary maintenance or repair. The notice shall
specify the time by which said maintenance or repair shall be commenced
and the time by which it shall be completed. The notice provided for
in this section may be served on the property owner by leaving the
same at his place of residence, or if such place of residence is unknown
to the Township, by posting the same on the abutting property.
If such property owner fails to comply with the requirements of the notice described in §
276-14 within the time period specified therein, the Township may assess a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each violation. The notice of assessment of a fine ("fine notice") shall be served on the owner, occupant or tenant by hand delivery or by both certified mail, return receipt requested, and regular mail to the postal address of the property abutting the sidewalk. Upon failure of the owner, occupant or tenant to pay the fine within the time period prescribed in the fine notice, an action shall be brought before a District Justice in the same manner provided for enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Each day in which a violation is found to exist shall constitute a separate violation. All fines and penalties collected for the violations of this article shall be paid to the Township Treasurer.