[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Independence 4-10-1974 by Ord. No. 1-74.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
A passageway for vehicles used for ingress and egress from a lot
or portion thereof to and from any road or highway located in the boundaries
of Independence Township, Beaver County.
Any individual, firm, trust, partnership, public or private association
or corporation, or other legal entity.
A.Â
Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person
to construct, alter, maintain, or extend any driveway within the boundaries
of Independence Township, Beaver County, unless he holds a valid permit issued
by the Board of Supervisors of Independence Township, Beaver County, in the
name of such person for the specific construction, alteration or extension
proposed.
B.Â
Application to Independence Township. Each application
shall be filed with the Independence Township Inspector and shall include
a schematic drawing indicating the location and elevation of the proposed
driveway.
C.Â
Inspection and issuance of permits. Upon receipt of such
application and prior to the commencement of construction, the Township Inspector
shall preliminarily inspect the applicant's proposed driveway to determine
initial compliance with the provisions of this chapter. After favorable determination
as to the initial inspection, the applicant may commence construction. Prior
to full completion, topping, and finishing of the applicant's driveway, the
Township Inspector shall make a second inspection to ensure full compliance
with the provisions of this chapter. After favorable determination as to this
final inspection, the Township Inspector shall issue a driveway permit to
applicant which shall be valid for the purpose of effecting the proposed construction,
alteration or extension.
[Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord.
No. 4-88]
D.Â
Expiration of permit. All permits issued pursuant to
this chapter shall be valid only for the duration of the proposed construction,
alteration or extension of the driveway. Any dispute as to the factual conclusion
of completion shall be determined by the Township Inspector after an opportunity
to speak and be heard is given to any interested party.
E.Â
Fees. Each application for permit hereunder shall be
accompanied by an inspection fee in an amount as set from time to time by
resolution of the Board of Supervisors. In the event that the Township Inspector
is required to perform additional or unusual service in determining said application,
the cost of such additional service shall be borne by the applicant. Such
charges shall be levied whether or not the application is
approved.
[Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord.
No. 4-88]
F.Â
Limited applicability to existing driveways. Driveways
in existence upon the effective date of this chapter shall be required to
meet the standards prescribed herein only if the presently existing driveway
is sought to be altered, or extended and such alteration or extension will
occur adjacent to or border any road or highway within the boundaries of Independence
Township, Beaver County.
[Amended 10-12-1988 by Ord.
No. 4-88]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, including failure to obtain a final inspection, shall be subject to the appropriate penalties set forth in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II. Notice to the offender shall not be necessary in order to constitute an offense.
