Every sidewalk and curb in the Township constructed,
reconstructed or repaired by an abutting owner shall be done in a
good and workmanlike manner at the expense of the owner. All new sidewalks
shall not be less than four feet in width, unless otherwise permitted
by the Township Committee. Curbs shall have a minimum width at the
top of six inches, at the bottom of eight inches and have a minimum
depth of 18 inches.
Every owner, at his or her own cost and expense, shall at all times keep and maintain the sidewalk and curbing abutting his or her property in good condition and state of repair, and shall not permit it to fall into a state of disrepair or to become unsafe or unfit to walk upon. In the event that any sidewalk or curb or any part thereof becomes broken or in need of repair or the condition thereof becomes unsafe or hazardous to the public or unfit to walk upon, the owner shall, as soon as possible, reconstruct or repair, as the case may require, the sidewalk or curb or that part thereof which needs reconstruction or repair. The improvement or work shall be done in accordance with the provisions of §§
392-8 and
392-9 of this article.
[Amended 9-21-1993 by Ord. No. 923-93]
In the event that an owner fails to reconstruct
or repair his or her sidewalk or curb or any part thereof as may require
reconstruction or repair, as provided in this article, the Township
Committee may cause the improvement or work to be made under the supervision
of the Township Engineer or may award a contract therefor, and the
cost thereof assessed upon the property of the owner in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40:65-14.
[Added 9-21-1993 by Ord. No. 923-93]
For violation of any provision of this article, the maximum penalty, upon conviction, shall not exceed the maximum penalties set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III. Each and every violation of any provision of this article shall be considered a separate violation and shall subject the person so charged to the maximum penalty.