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Borough of State College, PA
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2024-06-03
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Municipal Code
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Chapter XVI Streets and Sidewalks
Home Rule Charter
Ch CHA
Home Rule Charter
Municipal Code
Ch I
Administration and Government
Ch II
Animals
Ch IIA
Anti-Discrimination
Ch III
Pedalcycles
Ch IV
Building and Rental Codes
Ch V
Conduct
Ch VI
Fire Protection and Fire Prevention
Ch VII
Franchises
Ch VIII
Garbage and Refuse Regulations
Ch IX
Health and Sanitation
Ch X
Licenses and Permits
Ch XI
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch XII
Parks and Recreation
Ch XIII
(Reserved)
Ch XIV
Sewer and Drainage
Ch XV
Signs
Ch XVI
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch XVI Pt A
General Provisions
§ 16-101
Permit Required for All Work.
§ 16-102
Replacement of Line and Grade Stakes.
§ 16-103
Penalty for Violation.
§ 16-104
Charges as Liens.
§ 16-105
Restricted Use.
Ch XVI Pt B
Improvement of Streets
§ 16-201
Improvements Authorized.
§ 16-202
Assessment for Costs.
§ 16-203
Improvement With or Without Petition.
§ 16-204
Municipality Considered Owner.
§ 16-205
Assessment Without Deduction.
§ 16-206
Assessment of Improvements.
§ 16-207
Liens.
§ 16-208
Assessment Payments.
§ 16-209
(Reserved){20}
§ 16-210
Registry of Bonds.
§ 16-211
Permit Required for Excavation.
§ 16-212
Charge for Permits; Applications.
§ 16-213
Liability for Damages.
§ 16-214
Excavation Repairs.
§ 16-215
Half Width of Streets Constructed Separately.
§ 16-216
Unsatisfactory Excavation Liability.
§ 16-217
Responsibility.
§ 16-218
Penalty.
§ 16-219
Exception.
Ch XVI Pt C
Right-of-Way Ordinance
§ 16-251
Application of Ordinance.
§ 16-252
Findings and Purpose.
§ 16-253
Easements Not Impaired.
§ 16-254
Not in Lieu of Franchise.
§ 16-255
Area of Jurisdiction.
§ 16-256
Definitions.
§ 16-257
Administration.
§ 16-258
Permit Requirement.
§ 16-259
Rights-of-Way Permit.
§ 16-260
Permit applications.
§ 16-261
Issuance of Permit; Conditions.
§ 16-262
Permit fees.
§ 16-263
Joint Applications.
§ 16-264
Request for Waiver.
§ 16-265
Denial of Permit.
§ 16-266
Enforcement.
§ 16-267
Appeal Procedure.
§ 16-268
Compliance with Construction Standards.
§ 16-269
Location of Facilities.
§ 16-270
Erection of Poles Prohibited; Above-Ground and Underground Facilities.
§ 16-271
Least Disruptive Technology.
§ 16-272
Rights-of-Way Restoration.
§ 16-273
Inspection.
§ 16-274
Other Obligations.
§ 16-275
Advertising, Signs or Extraneous Markings.
§ 16-276
Clearing Poles and Cables.
§ 16-277
Removal and Relocation of Facilities.
§ 16-278
Temporary Movement of Facilities.
§ 16-279
Joint Trench Coordination; Planned Infrastructure.
§ 16-280
Work Done Without a Permit.
§ 16-281
Company Identification.
§ 16-282
Abandonment of Construction.
§ 16-283
Municipality Does Not Accept Liability.
§ 16-284
Applicant or Permittee Indemnifies Municipality.
§ 16-285
Surety.
§ 16-286
Liability Insurance.
§ 16-287
Workers' Compensation Insurance.
§ 16-288
Penalty.
§ 16-289
Non-exclusive Remedy.
§ 16-290
Severability.
§ 16-291
Reservation of Regulatory and Police Powers.
§ 16-292
Exception.
Ch XVI Pt D
Communications Systems Rights-of-Way Usage{90}
§ 16-301
Purpose and Scope.
§ 16-302
Defined Terms.
§ 16-303
Applicability.
§ 16-304
Application for Use Agreement.
§ 16-305
Term.
§ 16-306
Use Agreement Location Authorization.
§ 16-307
Construction, Conditions and Limitations.
§ 16-308
Changes Affecting Construction and Removal of Facilities.
§ 16-309
Technical Standards.
§ 16-310
Requirement for Support Structures Attached Agreement.
§ 16-311
Compensation for Use Agreement and Rental Agreement.
§ 16-312
Indemnification and Waiver.
§ 16-313
Insurance.
§ 16-314
Notices.
§ 16-315
Enforcement.
§ 16-316
Assignment, Transfer of Ownership.
§ 16-317
Miscellaneous Provisions.
Ch XVI Pt E
Vacation of Streets and Alleys
§ 16-401
Information and Deposit Furnished by Petitioners.
§ 16-402
Form for Petition; Release of Damages.
§ 16-403
Hearing Authorized; Notice Thereof.
§ 16-404
Notice of Approval of Vacation.
§ 16-405
Effect of Petition for Hearing After Approval; Appeal to Court.
§ 16-406
Amounts Retained by Borough.
§ 16-407
Vacation Subject to Discretion of Council.
Ch XVI Pt F
Deposits on Streets and Alleys
§ 16-501
Deposits Unlawful.
§ 16-502
Duty of Operators of Vehicles.
§ 16-503
Responsibility of Registered Owners of Vehicles.
§ 16-504
Time Limit for Removal of Deposits.
§ 16-505
Authority of Municipality to Remove Deposits; Compensation.
§ 16-506
Penalty for Violation.
Ch XVI Pt G
Obstructions in Streets and Alleys
§ 16-601
Applicability.
§ 16-602
Projecting Obstructions to be Removed.
§ 16-603
Notice of Violation.
§ 16-604
Authority for Municipality to Remove Obstructions.
§ 16-605
Penalty for Violation.
§ 16-606
Notice and Payment of Violations.
Ch XVI Pt H
Sidewalk Construction and Repair
§ 16-701
Definitions.
§ 16-702
Sidewalk Required.
§ 16-703
Standards and Specifications for Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Drains.
§ 16-704
Projections Beyond Building Line Prohibited.
§ 16-705
Trees, Poles, Pipes Regulated.
§ 16-706
Driveways.
§ 16-707
Emergency Repairs.
§ 16-708
Nonconformity.
§ 16-709
Municipality Authorized to do Work.
§ 16-710
Penalty for Violation.
§ 16-711
Notice and Payment of Violations.
Ch XVI Pt I
Obstructions on Sidewalks
§ 16-801
Sidewalks to be Kept Clear.
§ 16-802
Penalties.
§ 16-803
Borough Authorized to Remove Obstructions.
§ 16-804
Notice and Payment of Violations.
Ch XVI Pt J
Planting Strips Along Sidewalks
§ 16-901
Short Title.
§ 16-902
Definitions.
§ 16-903
Tree Commission's Permission Required to Place or Maintain Pavement in Planting Strip.
§ 16-904
Authority to Order Removal of Pavement.
§ 16-905
Conditions for Material Other Than Pavement in Grass Strips.
§ 16-906
Penalty for Violation.
Ch XVII
Taxation and Assessments
Ch XVIII
Trees
Ch XIX
Zoning and Land Development
Ch XX
Historic Preservation
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Bond Issues
Apx C
Contracts and Agreements
Apx D
Streets and Alleys
Key to Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Key to Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter XVI
Streets and Sidewalks
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment EN - End Notes
Part A
General Provisions
chevron_right
§ 16-101
Permit Required for All Work.
chevron_right
§ 16-102
Replacement of Line and Grade Stakes.
chevron_right
§ 16-103
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
§ 16-104
Charges as Liens.
chevron_right
§ 16-105
Restricted Use.
chevron_right
Part B
Improvement of Streets
chevron_right
§ 16-201
Improvements Authorized.
chevron_right
§ 16-202
Assessment for Costs.
chevron_right
§ 16-203
Improvement With or Without Petition.
chevron_right
§ 16-204
Municipality Considered Owner.
chevron_right
§ 16-205
Assessment Without Deduction.
chevron_right
§ 16-206
Assessment of Improvements.
chevron_right
§ 16-207
Liens.
chevron_right
§ 16-208
Assessment Payments.
chevron_right
§ 16-209
(Reserved){20}
chevron_right
§ 16-210
Registry of Bonds.
chevron_right
§ 16-211
Permit Required for Excavation.
chevron_right
§ 16-212
Charge for Permits; Applications.
chevron_right
§ 16-213
Liability for Damages.
chevron_right
§ 16-214
Excavation Repairs.
chevron_right
§ 16-215
Half Width of Streets Constructed Separately.
chevron_right
§ 16-216
Unsatisfactory Excavation Liability.
chevron_right
§ 16-217
Responsibility.
chevron_right
§ 16-218
Penalty.
chevron_right
§ 16-219
Exception.
chevron_right
Part C
Right-of-Way Ordinance
chevron_right
§ 16-251
Application of Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 16-252
Findings and Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 16-253
Easements Not Impaired.
chevron_right
§ 16-254
Not in Lieu of Franchise.
chevron_right
§ 16-255
Area of Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 16-256
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 16-257
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 16-258
Permit Requirement.
chevron_right
§ 16-259
Rights-of-Way Permit.
chevron_right
§ 16-260
Permit applications.
chevron_right
§ 16-261
Issuance of Permit; Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 16-262
Permit fees.
chevron_right
§ 16-263
Joint Applications.
chevron_right
§ 16-264
Request for Waiver.
chevron_right
§ 16-265
Denial of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 16-266
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 16-267
Appeal Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 16-268
Compliance with Construction Standards.
chevron_right
§ 16-269
Location of Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 16-270
Erection of Poles Prohibited; Above-Ground and Underground Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 16-271
Least Disruptive Technology.
chevron_right
§ 16-272
Rights-of-Way Restoration.
chevron_right
§ 16-273
Inspection.
chevron_right
§ 16-274
Other Obligations.
chevron_right
§ 16-275
Advertising, Signs or Extraneous Markings.
chevron_right
§ 16-276
Clearing Poles and Cables.
chevron_right
§ 16-277
Removal and Relocation of Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 16-278
Temporary Movement of Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 16-279
Joint Trench Coordination; Planned Infrastructure.
chevron_right
§ 16-280
Work Done Without a Permit.
chevron_right
§ 16-281
Company Identification.
chevron_right
§ 16-282
Abandonment of Construction.
chevron_right
§ 16-283
Municipality Does Not Accept Liability.
chevron_right
§ 16-284
Applicant or Permittee Indemnifies Municipality.
chevron_right
§ 16-285
Surety.
chevron_right
§ 16-286
Liability Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 16-287
Workers' Compensation Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 16-288
Penalty.
chevron_right
§ 16-289
Non-exclusive Remedy.
chevron_right
§ 16-290
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 16-291
Reservation of Regulatory and Police Powers.
chevron_right
§ 16-292
Exception.
chevron_right
Part D
Communications Systems Rights-of-Way Usage{90}
chevron_right
§ 16-301
Purpose and Scope.
chevron_right
§ 16-302
Defined Terms.
chevron_right
§ 16-303
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 16-304
Application for Use Agreement.
chevron_right
§ 16-305
Term.
chevron_right
§ 16-306
Use Agreement Location Authorization.
chevron_right
§ 16-307
Construction, Conditions and Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 16-308
Changes Affecting Construction and Removal of Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 16-309
Technical Standards.
chevron_right
§ 16-310
Requirement for Support Structures Attached Agreement.
chevron_right
§ 16-311
Compensation for Use Agreement and Rental Agreement.
chevron_right
§ 16-312
Indemnification and Waiver.
chevron_right
§ 16-313
Insurance.
chevron_right
§ 16-314
Notices.
chevron_right
§ 16-315
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 16-316
Assignment, Transfer of Ownership.
chevron_right
§ 16-317
Miscellaneous Provisions.
chevron_right
Part E
Vacation of Streets and Alleys
chevron_right
§ 16-401
Information and Deposit Furnished by Petitioners.
chevron_right
§ 16-402
Form for Petition; Release of Damages.
chevron_right
§ 16-403
Hearing Authorized; Notice Thereof.
chevron_right
§ 16-404
Notice of Approval of Vacation.
chevron_right
§ 16-405
Effect of Petition for Hearing After Approval; Appeal to Court.
chevron_right
§ 16-406
Amounts Retained by Borough.
chevron_right
§ 16-407
Vacation Subject to Discretion of Council.
chevron_right
Part F
Deposits on Streets and Alleys
chevron_right
§ 16-501
Deposits Unlawful.
chevron_right
§ 16-502
Duty of Operators of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 16-503
Responsibility of Registered Owners of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 16-504
Time Limit for Removal of Deposits.
chevron_right
§ 16-505
Authority of Municipality to Remove Deposits; Compensation.
chevron_right
§ 16-506
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
Part G
Obstructions in Streets and Alleys
chevron_right
§ 16-601
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 16-602
Projecting Obstructions to be Removed.
chevron_right
§ 16-603
Notice of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 16-604
Authority for Municipality to Remove Obstructions.
chevron_right
§ 16-605
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
§ 16-606
Notice and Payment of Violations.
chevron_right
Part H
Sidewalk Construction and Repair
chevron_right
§ 16-701
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 16-702
Sidewalk Required.
chevron_right
§ 16-703
Standards and Specifications for Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Drains.
chevron_right
§ 16-704
Projections Beyond Building Line Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 16-705
Trees, Poles, Pipes Regulated.
chevron_right
§ 16-706
Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 16-707
Emergency Repairs.
chevron_right
§ 16-708
Nonconformity.
chevron_right
§ 16-709
Municipality Authorized to do Work.
chevron_right
§ 16-710
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
§ 16-711
Notice and Payment of Violations.
chevron_right
Part I
Obstructions on Sidewalks
chevron_right
§ 16-801
Sidewalks to be Kept Clear.
chevron_right
§ 16-802
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 16-803
Borough Authorized to Remove Obstructions.
chevron_right
§ 16-804
Notice and Payment of Violations.
chevron_right
Part J
Planting Strips Along Sidewalks
chevron_right
§ 16-901
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 16-902
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 16-903
Tree Commission's Permission Required to Place or Maintain Pavement in Planting Strip.
chevron_right
§ 16-904
Authority to Order Removal of Pavement.
chevron_right
§ 16-905
Conditions for Material Other Than Pavement in Grass Strips.
chevron_right
§ 16-906
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right