[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 1]
As used herein, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed to them below:
BOROUGH
The municipality and geographic entity of Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania.
BOROUGH'S AGENT
The person designated by the Borough Council from time to time to take action as required by this Part.
CURB
A line of impervious material separating the cartway of a street from the sidewalk.
OWNER
The person, corporation or other entity owning property in the Borough.
PROPERTY
A lot or parcel of land fronting on an adopted street of the Borough.
SIDEWALK
An impervious walkway on a property adjoining the curb.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 2]
The owners of property located in the Borough shall be responsible and liable for the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of curbs and sidewalks as herein provided.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 2]
Where a sidewalk or curb had not previously been constructed, a sidewalk or curb or both sidewalk and curb shall be constructed upon notice to the owner in such time and manner as herein provided.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 3]
A sidewalk or curb shall be declared to be in an unsafe and unusable condition by the Borough's agent when the surface or side is visibly and substantially deteriorated; when there are holes, depressions, ridges or other conditions making use dangerous or hazardous; when the construction material is outmoded, old or unadaptable for present day use; and when other visible causes reasonably make the curb or sidewalk dangerous, hazardous, unsafe or unusable.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 5]
Within the time herein provided, after notice from the Borough, given after an inspection by the Borough's agent indicates that repair or replacement of a sidewalk or curb is needed, the owner shall make such repair or replacement; provided, however, nothing in this Section shall preclude the Borough from proceeding to make emergency repairs as allowed in § 1806 of the Borough Code, 53 P.S. § 46806.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 6]
Notice to repair or replace sidewalks or curbs or both shall be given to the owner of record of the property abutting or fronting the sidewalk or curb by the Borough's agent not less than 60 days before the date for completion of the proposed improvement, and shall state the approximate length in lineal feet of the sidewalks and/or curbs to be improved, the reason for the improvement assigned by the Borough's agent, the date for completion, a reference to this Part, a statement of the place where information as to type of materials and construction may be obtained, a statement of the Borough's remedies for noncompliance with the notice and such other information as may be deemed pertinent. The notice shall be served upon the owner by personal service or certified mail. If the owner is not a resident of the Borough, notice may be served in the manner provided by § 1805 of the Borough Code, 53 P.S. § 46805, on the agent, tenant or occupant, or if no agent, tenant, or occupant of the premises, by posting the notice on the residence or principal building.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 7]
No curb or sidewalk construction, reconstruction or repair shall be performed by or for any owner unless the owner or person doing the work shall first have obtained from the Building Permit Officer a permit for the work. There will be no fee for this permit, but it will be a violation to do any work without having first secured the permit. In securing a permit the applicant shall state the following: (A) owner of the real estate; (B) number of feet of curb and sidewalk to be constructed; (C) name of contractor to do the construction; and, (D) proposed location of sidewalk relative to curb and property line. No permit shall be issued until the Borough's agent has approved of the grade and width.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 8]
It shall be the duty of the Borough's agent to inspect curb or sidewalk construction, reconstruction and repair to determine conformity with the requirements of this Part. The Borough's agent shall have the authority to stop work not in conformity, order correction of the work and otherwise enforce compliance with the requirements of this Part.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 9; as amended by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
Any sidewalk or curb to be constructed, reconstructed or repaired shall be accomplished as to materials, thickness and technical details in accordance with specifications prepared by the Borough of Glen Rock and copies thereof shall be provided at no cost to persons seeking a permit for sidewalk and curb construction, reconstruction or repair.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 10]
New driveways at the sidewalk crossing shall be constructed of concrete and shall meet all other specifications of this Part. They shall have a minimum thickness of six inches. The top surface of the driveway shall take the cross slope of the sidewalk from a point three feet from the curbline toward the building line. The driveway shall slope with an easy curve from a point three feet inside of the curbline to two inches above the gutter line. A curb extending 18 inches below the gutter line shall be constructed along the street face at all driveways.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 11]
Square openings shall be left around all poles, trees, fire hydrants, light standards or any other structure within the sidewalk area. No public service curb or sidewalk boxes for access to underground facilities shall be left below the sidewalk level, but shall be brought to the grade of the new walk. The Borough will furnish and set any inlet frames that might be needed in any sidewalk for storm drainage purposes.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 12]
Where sidewalks or curbs are to be constructed, paved, repaved or repaired over cellars, vaults, natural contours or other excavations, such sidewalks shall be supported by iron or steel beams, girders, stone or concrete arches. Any support of wood or perishable material is prohibited.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 13]
When any person, firm or corporation shall construct, repair or reconstruct any sidewalk or curb, it shall be the duty of the owner to provide adequate safety precautions to avoid injury to persons and damage to property.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 14; as amended by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
All work under this Part shall be at the owner's expense, at the discretion of the Borough of Glen Rock.
[Ord. 297 (88-3), 7/6/1988, § 15; as amended by Ord. 490 (2017-05), 10/18/2017]
Upon neglect of any owner to comply with the terms of any notice under this Part within the time specified in the notice, the Borough may cause the repair, replacement or construction of the curbs or sidewalks to be done at the cost of the owner, and may collect the cost of the work, together with charges and expenses, from that owner, and may file a municipal claim or collect the amount due by action of assumpsit in the manner provided by the Borough Code, 53 P.S. § 45101 et seq. In addition, any person violating any provision or regulation specified in this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000, and costs for each and every violation, to be collected and recovered as debts by law are now collectible and a lien may be filed for any work done by the Borough under this Part as above provided, with penalties authorized by the Borough Code 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 or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.