[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
1. 
The Borough Manager shall determine compliance with Borough ordinances for all new construction and for the purpose of ensuring that existing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters are kept in repair for pedestrian safety, vehicular safety, and impact upon Borough-maintained streets.
2. 
A permit shall be required for installation or construction of all new sidewalks, curbs and gutters or repair or replacement of existing sidewalks, curbs and gutters located in the Borough right-of-way. Inspections during installation or construction shall be required. A fee for the permit and any inspections shall be set from time to time by resolution of the Red Lion Borough Council.
[Added by Ord. 2016-6-3, 6/13/2016]
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 9610-7, 10/9/1996; and by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
Whenever the Manager determines that a sidewalk, curb, or gutter along any public street should be constructed or repaired, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property abutting on such public street to construct such sidewalk, curb, or gutter along such property in accordance with the specifications and regulations set forth in this Part and as may be prescribed in the Red Lion Borough "Construction and Materials Specifications."
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 918-11, 8/14/1991]
Whenever a building permit is issued to a property owner who intends to build any new building (not including accessory buildings), as defined by Chapter 27, "Zoning," such owner shall be required to construct sidewalks and curbs along public streets in accordance with specifications found in this Part.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 8710-12, 10/14/1987; and by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
Any sidewalk hereafter constructed within the Borough of Red Lion shall be at least four inches in depth and a width to be established by the Manager by taking into account the width of adjoining sidewalks, if any, and other special conditions, including but not limited to safety for pedestrians in a particular location. The cross slope of the sidewalks shall not exceed 1/4 inch per foot of width except as specifically granted in the building permit authorizing the construction or repair. Any such deviation from this specification shall only be permitted by the Borough Engineer in order to meet special conditions which cannot be otherwise accommodated.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
Where brick sidewalks exist, the sidewalk must be maintained in a safe, usable condition. Any person wishing to install a new brick sidewalk will only be permitted to do so upon approval by the Manager established herein above.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as added by Ord. 958-5, 8/9/1995]
Whenever any public utility shall cut, break, damage, or otherwise impair the structural integrity of any sidewalk in connection with the installation, repair, or removal of any public utility structure or facility or shall create a void in any sidewalk as a result of the removal of any public utility structure or facility, such public utility shall remove and replace, in accordance with the specifications of this Part, the entire block or section of sidewalk affected by such cut, break, damage, or impairment or in which such void is made.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985]
All curbs hereafter constructed, within the limits of the Borough of Red Lion, shall have a minimum depth of 20 inches when constructed by themselves and 18 inches in depth when constructed integrally with a cement sidewalk. The face of said curbs shall be battered one inch to protect the top of the curbs from scuffing by vehicular traffic. Batter shall be obtained by holding the width of the top of said curb to six inches and width at the base to seven inches. In addition, all curbs hereinafter constructed shall conform to the Red Lion Borough "Construction and Materials Specifications."
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
The Borough Manager shall inspect all sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on an annual basis, or sooner upon complaint, and, if necessary, issue notice or correction or compliance in accordance with § 21-409.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 9311-12, 11/10/1993; by Ord. 955-3, 5/10/1995; by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002; and by Ord. 2003-10-16, 10/13/2003]
A written notice shall be sent by certified mail to the owners of property who are required to construct or repair a sidewalk, curb, or gutter notifying them that they have 90 days from the date of the notice to complete the required construction or repair. All property owners shall have the option to have the work done by the contractor who has bid concrete work to Red Lion Borough or by a private contractor who must meet all Borough specifications. If the required construction or repair is not completed within such ninety-day period, the Borough may cause the work to be done and charge the owners for the costs of the work and an additional 10% of such costs to cover the Borough's cost of administering the work. Unless otherwise directed by Council, such amount shall be paid by the owners upon receipt of an invoice for the same, and shall bear interest at an interest rate to be decided by Council on an annual basis. In default of payment by the owners, the Borough shall file a municipal claim therefor against the property benefitted or collect the same by a civil action. If the owners cannot be notified by certified mail, the notice required by this section shall be posted on the premises.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 955-3, 5/10/1995; and by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
Any person who receives a notice of construction or repair may request the Manager to review his particular situation if he wishes to deviate from the repair or construction specified in the notice. This request must be made in writing and submitted to the Borough Office within 30 days after receiving the first notice from the Borough. Any request received after such thirty-day period shall not be reviewed. Upon receipt of a request for review, the Manager shall undertake and complete its review within 30 days of the date of receipt of the request and notify the owners of the property of the Manager's decision.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
If the required construction or repairs would be an economic hardship to the property owner, the Manager is specifically authorized to enter into an agreement whereby the Borough would cause the construction or repair to be done and have a municipal lien filed therefor and the property owner would repay the Borough in accordance with a payment schedule decided upon by the Manager.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 2002-09-10, 9/9/2002]
Any property owner may appeal the decision of the Borough Manager rendered under § 21-410 by submitting in writing to Red Lion Borough Council the reasons for the appeal. Borough Council shall hear the appeal at the next regular Council meeting held after the written appeal is received or at a special meeting if Council deems it necessary to hear and decide the appeal prior to the next regular Council meeting.
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985]
Any driveway hereafter constructed in the Borough of Red Lion shall be constructed of bituminous paving material or concrete in accordance with the Red Lion Borough "Construction and Materials Specifications."
[Ord. 854-4, 4/10/1985; as amended by Ord. 9711-6, 11/12/1997, § 180-52; and by Ord. 2009-09-02, 9/14/2009]
If the owner of the premises fails to complete the construction or repairs as required by the notices or constructs or repairs a sidewalk, curb, or driveway which is not in accordance with the construction specifications contained herein or the Red Lion Borough "Construction and Materials Specifications," the owner, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to 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 or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense. Each period of 60 days after the date of the second notice as required by § 21-409 of this Part in which the required construction or repair is not completed shall be a new violation of this Part.