[Adopted by Ord. No. 10-27-1943 (Ch. 21, Part 3, of the 1992 Code)]
[Amended 6-9-1970 by Ord. No. 404; 5-29-1973 by Ord. No. 431]
From and after the effective date of this article, it shall be the duty of every owner of real estate in the Borough of Manheim to construct and maintain a proper curb and sidewalk on his property, the sidewalk to be of the width prescribed by ordinance, provided that curbing and sidewalk installation will not be required on streets and/or alleys whose width does not exceed 25 feet unless Borough Council by resolution determines that traffic flow or control of surface water warrants such installation for purposes of proper maintenance of such street or alley.
[Amended 9-21-1955 by Ord. No. 286]
Upon the neglect of any owner of real estate to construct or properly maintain a curb and sidewalk, the Borough Council may service upon such owner, in the manner prescribed by law, a notice stating that, unless the work is done within 30 days after such notice, the Borough shall cause such work to be done at the expense of such owner.
From and after the effective date of this article, all newly constructed sidewalks shall be laid to the proper Borough grade, shall have a slope toward the curb of 1/4 inch to each one foot, and shall be constructed of one of the following materials:
A. 
Good quality concrete, at least four inches thick and properly finished;
B. 
Good quality brick, imbedded in and interspaced with good quality cement mortar; or
C. 
Flagstones imbedded in and interspaced with good quality cement mortar.
All private crossings shall maintain the same pitch and levels as specified for sidewalks and be constructed of like material.
[Amended 7-14-1992 by Ord. No. 524]
From and after the effective date of this article, all newly constructed curbs shall be of concrete, eight inches in width and 18 inches in depth, and shall be laid to the proper Borough grade.