[Adopted 6-8-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-7]
A. 
The owner of any premises in the Township of Chesterfield abutting a sidewalk or curb shall, at his own cost and expense, keep and maintain such sidewalk or curb in good condition and state of repair and shall not permit the same to fall into a state of disrepair, contain leaves or other debris constituting a trip hazard or otherwise to become unfit or unsafe to walk upon. Such obligation exists notwithstanding the cause or reason that the sidewalk or curb became in need of repair, including damage caused by trees or tree roots. In the course of maintaining sidewalks, the owner may have trees and tree roots pruned or otherwise trimmed or removed so as to eliminate damage to the sidewalk or may reroute the sidewalk on the owner's property or within the right-of-way (but not toward the paved portion of same) to avoid such trees or roots. If a tree causing damage to the sidewalk is located within the Township right-of-way, the owner may petition the Township Committee for permission to remove the tree. A tree that has been removed pursuant to this section may, at the option of the property owner, be replaced in accordance with the provisions of § 130-80B and the replacement policy, including approved species, established from time to time by resolution of the Township Committee. The owner shall maintain all trees in accordance with the requirements of this section and § 152-6 of the Township Code. In the event that any sidewalk or curb, or any part, becomes unsafe or hazardous to the public or unfit to walk upon, the abutting owner shall, at his own cost and expense, promptly reconstruct or repair the sidewalk or curb, as appropriate. Upon failure to repair any unsafe, unfit or hazardous sidewalk or curb, the Township, after written notice to the owner pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:65-14, may cause the necessary repairs or reconstruction to be performed. The cost of such repairs or reconstruction shall be charged to the abutting property, certified to the Tax Collector, and shall become a lien upon the abutting lands as provided for in N.J.S.A. 40:65-14.
[Amended 10-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-23; 7-9-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-8]
B. 
The owner, developer, occupant and/or tenant of lands abutting or bordering any sidewalks in the Township of Chesterfield is hereby required to remove all snow and ice from such sidewalks in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 164 of this Code.
[Added 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-21; amended 3-13-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3]
In the event that the abutting owner fails to reconstruct or repair his sidewalk or curb or such part thereof as may require reconstruction or repair within 30 days of receiving notice from the Township, Chesterfield Township may cause said improvement or work to be made under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and/or the Township Engineer as directed by the Township Committee or may award a contract therefor and assess the cost thereof as a lien upon the property of the abutting owner in accordance with the law in such case made and provided.
All new sidewalks constructed by an abutting owner shall be constructed in accordance with the line and grade established by the Township Engineer. All old and existing sidewalks shall be reconstructed or repaired in accordance with the existing line and grade unless such line or grade is changed by the Township Engineer. It shall be the duty of the abutting owner in all instances to make inquiry of the Township Engineer respecting such line and grade.
Every sidewalk constructed, reconstructed or repaired shall be in accordance with specifications approved by the Township Committee.
Any person found to have violated the provisions of this article shall be subject to one or more of the following penalties: imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the municipality for detention of prisoners for any term not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.