The following materials shall be used in the construction of
sidewalks:
A. Subbase: three-fourths-inch stone with a depth of four inches to
a suitable grade.
B. Concrete: minimum pounds-per-square-inch rating of 3,500 psi.
C. A white, liquid membrane curing compound, complying with PennDOT
Pub. 408, must be applied within 24 hours of concrete being poured.
Sidewalks shall adhere to the following dimensional criteria:
A. Minimum width: 48 inches, provided that passing space is provided
at intervals of 200 feet or less which is either:
(1) Sixty inches minimum by 60 inches minimum; or
(2) An intersection of two walking surfaces, providing a T-shaped space
where the base and arms of the T-shaped space span 48 inches' minimum
beyond their intersection.
B. Minimum required thickness: four inches.
C. Grass strips and sidewalk width shall be installed so as to maintain
continuity through the length of the property and as approved, in
writing, by the Borough official.
The cross slope of a sidewalk shall not exceed 2%. The cross
slope shall be sloped in the downward direction toward the cartway.
A sidewalk may have a running slope in the upwardly or downwardly
direction at a maximum of 5% from the existing sidewalk grade in order
to accommodate driveway aprons and transitions to ramps which are
either higher or lower than the level of the sidewalk.
Notwithstanding any provision contained in this chapter, ornamental
features, such as ornamental pavers, may be permitted or required
in the Downtown Business Overlay District by written notice from the
Borough official and may be required, in the sole discretion of the
Borough Council, for any Borough streetscape project.
Wherever sidewalk is replaced or installed, the area under the
sidewalk shall be excavated to a depth of eight inches below the level
of the finished walk. Four inches of three-fourths-inch stone shall
be placed and compacted in the excavated area under the sidewalk.
No accumulated surface, roof area or driveway water shall be
directed across the surface of a sidewalk. All sidewalk and curb construction
shall accommodate drainage of surface, roof area and driveway water
under the sidewalk where necessary.
An opening shall be left around all trees within the sidewalk
area. All poles, fire hydrants, light standards, or any other structure
shall have an area of concrete a minimum of six inches larger than
the pertinent item, boxed-out with an expansion joint. Signpost sleeves
shall be provided for existing or proposed signs.
Under no circumstances shall any public service curb or sidewalk
boxes for access to underground facilities be left below the sidewalk
level. Service curb or sidewalk boxes shall be extended to the finished
elevation of the new sidewalk.