[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 2]
1. In general, on all streets and avenues now opened and in use on which
the width of sidewalks is defined, the width of such sidewalk shall
remain as now established until new sidewalks or curbs are laid or
relaid.
2. Streets and avenues hereafter to be laid out, opened, or dedicated
to the public use, including curbs and sidewalks, shall be constructed
in accordance with the design and specifications prepared by the Township
Engineer and approved by the Township Commissioners. Construction
of such streets, avenues, curbs, and sidewalks shall be subject of
inspection by the Township Engineer. Curbs, sidewalks, and driveways
shall be constructed in accordance with specifications as prepared
by the Township Engineer.
3. Specifications for the construction of streets, avenues, curbs, driveways
and sidewalks shall conform, when applicable, to those furnished by
the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, 1960, Form 408:
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Division 1 - General Requirements.
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Division 2 - Material Details.
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Division 3 - Earthwork.
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Division 4 - Base Course.
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Division 5 - Pavement and Surface Courses.
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Division 6 - Structures and Pipe Courses.
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Division 7 - Incidental Construction.
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Division 8 - Roadside Development.
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Division 9 - Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.
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[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 3; as amended by Ord. 391,
9/5/2000, § 1; and by Ord. 454, 9/2/2008]
1. Owners of property abutting on streets avenues of the Township, prior
to constructing or repairing curbs, sidewalks, and driveways, shall
apply to the Township Commissioners for a permit to have such work
done.
2. Should the owner propose to have facilities installed in the sidewalk
area to provide radiant heat, plans, and specifications for such an
installation shall be furnished and approved by the Township Engineer.
3. The fee for curb permits shall be such amount as shall be established
from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 4]
Upon issuance of a permit, a copy shall be forwarded to the
Township Engineer who shall furnish, as soon as practicable, the lines
and grades necessary for the construction of the sidewalk, curb or
driveway. The permit shall be valid for a period of 30 days, after
which a new permit shall be obtained.
[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 5, as amended by Ord. 295,
10/1/1979; and by Ord. 454, 9/2/2008]
The Township Engineer or his authorized assistant shall check
forms for curb and sidewalk work prior to the placing of concrete.
The fee for such service shall be in such amount as established, from
time to time, by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 6; as amended by Ord. 454,
9/2/2008]
Sidewalk and curb constructed shall be protected by barricades
and lights during the course of construction in accordance with the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as adopted by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), and as supplemented by rules and regulations
of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 67 Pa. Code, Chapter
212.
[Ord. 256, 11/2/1970, § 8; as amended by Ord. 295,
10/1/1979; and by Ord. 454, 9/2/2008]
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000 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.