[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
The Borough may require owners of property abutting on any street,
including State highways, to construct, pave, repave and repair the
sidewalk, curb and gutter along such property, at such grades and
under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Where sidewalks or curbs are to be constructed, paved, repaved
or repaired over coal cellars or other excavations, such sidewalks
shall be supported by iron or steel beams, girders, stone or concrete
arches. Any support of wood or perishable material shall be prohibited.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
All sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be constructed, paved,
repaved or repaired upon the line and grade obtained by the property
owner from the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Notice to construct, pave, repave and repair sidewalks, curbs
or gutters shall be given by registered or certified mail to abutting
property owners, and such owners shall have 45 days to comply with
said notice in conformity with any construction specifications prescribed
by the Borough Engineer.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
At any time during the performance of the required work, the
Zoning Officer or Borough Engineer may inspect the work to determine
whether construction specifications are being observed.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Upon the failure of any property owner to construct, pave, repave
or maintain any sidewalk, curb or gutter in compliance with notice
to do so, the Borough may do the same or cause the same to be done,
and may levy the cost of its work on such owner as a property lien
to be collected in the manner provided by law.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Where in the opinion of the Zoning Officer a dangerous condition
exists that can be repaired by an expenditure of $100, the Borough
shall send such property owner notice by registered or certified mail
stating emergency repairs are required. Upon failure of such owner
to comply with the notice within 48 hours after receiving it, the
Borough may make emergency repairs, and levy cost of its work on such
owner as a property lien to be collected in the manner provided by
law.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Any property owner not required by notice to construct, pave,
repave or keep in repair sidewalks, curbs or gutters, may construct,
pave, repave or repair the sidewalk, curb and gutter abutting his
property; provided, such owner shall make application to the Zoning
Officer/Code Enforcement Officer before commencing work, shall conform
to the provisions of this Part and other regulations as to specifications
for construction and repair work and shall notify the Zoning Officer/Code
Enforcement Officer within two days after completion of his work.
[Ord. 727, 8/3/1982; as revised by Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon
conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than
$600 plus costs and, in default of payment of payment of said fine
and costs, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each
day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
