This chapter shall govern the construction, reconstruction,
repair and replacement of any curb, sidewalk or driveway apron in
the Borough of Lansdale.
The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
ACI STANDARDS
The American Concrete Institute, Manual of Concrete Practice,
and all associated manuals, as may be amended or revised.
ADA STANDARDS
The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible
Design, as amended or revised.
ASTM STANDARDS
The American Society for Testing and Materials standards
for materials, products, systems and services used in construction,
manufacturing and transportation, as amended or revised.
CARTWAY
The vehicular way of any road, street, public alley or private
alley.
CROSS SLOPE
The slope of a sidewalk which is perpendicular to the walking
path of travel.
CURB RAMP
Shall have the same meaning as that set forth in the applicable
ADA standards.
DEPARTMENT
The Lansdale Borough Department of Community Development.
DRIVEWAY APRON
The access point to a driveway which is between a curb and
the edge of a driveway or parking lot, including the sidewalk crossing.
GRASS STRIP
The landscaped or lawn area between a curb and a sidewalk.
ORNAMENTAL FEATURES
Any approved sidewalk constructed of any other material than
that specified herein.
PENNDOT PUB. 13M
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 13M,
as may be amended or revised.
PENNDOT PUB. 408
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408,
as may be amended or revised.
RUNNING SLOPE
The slope of a sidewalk which is parallel to the walking
path of travel.
SIDEWALK CROSSING
The portion of a sidewalk which crosses over an alley or
driveway apron.
The Borough official is authorized as follows: to make policies
and establish procedures; to review applications and issue permits;
to make inspections and authorize others to make inspections; to issue
correction orders; and to exercise such other powers, duties and responsibilities
necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
Any person or business entity that has violated or permitted
a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction
before a Magisterial District Judge, be subject to a penalty of up
to $1,000, plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of
such fine and costs, to imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day
that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and
shall be punishable as such.