[Amended 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-02]
In accordance with the notice procedure provided in this article, the owner of any land and premises abutting on any public street or place shall be required to reconstruct, repair or improve all sidewalks, curbs, and retaining walls located in the public right-of-way and contiguous to such land and premises at his own expense except where the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:65-9.1 through 40:65-9.6 shall apply.
[Amended 6-24-1992 by Ord. No. 92-19]
Whenever the Township Engineer shall determine that the work set forth in the preceding section is necessary, he shall cause notice thereof, duly signed by the Township Engineer, to be served upon such owner, directing him to do the work within 30 days after service of the notice.
The notice required by § 367-2 shall contain:
A. 
A description of the property affected sufficient to identify it.
B. 
A description of the reconstruction, repair or improvement.
C. 
A statement that, unless the owner or owners complete the same within 30 days after service thereof, the Township will make the reconstruction, repair or improvement at the expense of the owner or owners.
Service of the notice and proof of service thereof shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 65 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes.
A. 
The owner of the abutting land and premises, before proceeding with any of the required work, shall obtain the approval of the Township Engineer for the plans thereof as to the grade, material and method.
B. 
The Township Engineer shall inspect the work.
If the owner of the abutting land and premises shall fail to make such reconstruction, repair or improvement within 30 days after service of the notice as prescribed by this article, the Township may cause the required work to be done under the supervision of the Township Engineer or may award a contract or contracts therefor.
A. 
The Township Engineer shall keep an accurate account of the cost thereof. If such cost or any part thereof is to be assessed upon the several properties fronting on the improvement, he shall assess such cost on the several properties fronting on the improvement in proportion to their respective frontage thereon and file a report thereof under oath with the Township Clerk.
B. 
The Township Committee, after notice to the owner or owners, shall examine such report and, if properly made, confirm and file it with the officer charged with the collection of assessments.
C. 
Such sidewalk assessments shall bear interest from the time of confirmation and shall be a first lien on the real estate assessed.