[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
All private driveways hereafter constructed across any pavements
shall be of a width not less than eight feet and the curb shall be
curved back to the edge of the footwalk on a radius of 1 1/2
feet.
[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Before any private driveway may be constructed across a sidewalk
and before any curb cut may be made, a permit shall be obtained from
the Borough. All driveways shall be laid according to specifications
furnished by the Borough at the time the permit is granted.
[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
The fee for a driveway or curb cut permit shall be fixed pursuant
to a resolution of the Borough Council.
[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
All paved portions of the sidewalk must not be disturbed, and
the height and grade of same must remain the same as before the driveway
was constructed. The balance of the pavement shall remain the same
height and grade as before the construction of the driveway.
[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
In case any person shall construct a driveway or a curb cut
and shall not conform to the requirements of this Part, the Borough
Council may order such person, firm or corporation to remove the improper
work and replace the same in compliance with this Part. Notice to
remove and replace improper work shall be given by registered or certified
mail, and shall state that the person, firm or corporation shall have
45 days from receipt of the notice to comply therewith. Upon noncompliance,
the Borough may do or cause the requested repairs to be done and may
levy the cost of its work on such owner as a property lien to be collected
in any manner provided by law.
[Ord. 830, 2/13/1995]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall fail to obtain a permit
before constructing a private driveway or making a curb cut shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than
$600 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs,
to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation
of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
