Every sidewalk and curb in the borough constructed, reconstructed or repaired by an abutting owner shall be constructed, reconstructed or repaired in a good and workmanlike manner at the abutting owner's own cost and expense.
[Adopted 3-1-1967 by Ord. No. 114-196]
All new sidewalks and curbs constructed by an abutting owner shall be constructed in accordance with the line and grade established by the Borough Engineer. All old or existing sidewalks and curbs reconstructed or repaired by an abutting owner shall be reconstructed or repaired in accordance with the existing line and grade unless such line or grade is changed by the Borough Engineer. It shall be the duty of the abutting owner in all cases to make inquiry of the Borough Engineer respecting such line and grade. Where the fill-in is more than one foot, it shall be done in layers and thoroughly tamped and compacted.
Every sidewalk and curb constructed, reconstructed or repaired by an abutting owner shall be constructed, reconstructed or repaired in accordance with specifications prepared by the Borough Engineer. In all cases the line and grade will be furnished by the Borough Engineer at no expense to the property owner.
[Amended 11-3-1976 by Ord. No. 9-1976; 9-1-1999 by Ord. No. 04-FY2000]
Prior to the start of laying any curb or sidewalk, a permit shall be obtained from the Borough Clerk. Said permit shall expire in 90 days from the date of issue thereof. There shall be paid for such permit the sum of $10 and such permit shall state the location of the proposed work and the name of the owner and of the contractor. No person shall do any such work without a permit as herein required.
All such work shall be subject to the inspection of the Borough Engineer of the Borough of Lawnside and be finished to the satisfaction of said Borough Engineer and of the Street Committee of the Borough of Lawnside. At least 48 hours' advance notice shall be given to said Borough Engineer.
A.
On streets under municipal jurisdiction, concrete curbs shall be six by eight by 18 inches, unless otherwise approved by the Borough Engineer, and shall be constructed to lines and grades previously approved and shall be New Jersey State Highway Department Class B concrete (1:1.75:3.5). The curb shall have an exposed finished face of six inches, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. On streets under county jurisdiction, concrete curbs shall be eight by nine by 20 inches, unless otherwise approved by the Borough Engineer.
B.
Forms shall normally be of steel, although wood forms may be used upon receipt of written permission of the Borough Engineer. All forms shall be clean and oiled previous to pouring. Concrete shall be properly poured and spaded into forms to prevent honeycombing. Curb which shows honeycombing, cracks, misalignment, breaks or unacceptable finish shall be removed and replaced as directed by the Borough Engineer.
C.
All work and materials, including curing, shall conform to New Jersey State Highway Department specifications and methods of construction. All work must also conform to the specifications of the Borough Engineer, copies of which will be made available.
D.
The borough reserves the right to sample and test any portion of the materials, the cost of same to be borne by the contractor.
A.
Concrete sidewalks shall be not less than four feet in width, unless otherwise permitted by the Borough Engineer. At all street intersections, crosswalks shall be constructed in accordance with the directions of the Borough Engineer.
B.
Concrete sidewalks shall be four inches thick, driveways, aprons, gutters and sidewalks in driveway areas shall be six inches thick and shall be New Jersey State Highway Department Class C concrete (1:2:4). Expansion joints shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the standard specifications.
Every abutting owner, at his own cost and expense, shall at all times keep and maintain his sidewalk and curb in good condition and state of repair and shall not permit the same to fall into a state of disrepair or to become unsafe or unfit to walk upon. In the event any sidewalk or curb or any part thereof becomes broken or in need of repair or the condition thereof becomes unsafe or hazardous to the public or unfit to walk upon, the abutting owner, at his own cost and expense, shall, with all expeditious speed, reconstruct or repair, as the case may require, such sidewalk or curb or that part thereof which needs reconstruction or repair. Said improvement or work shall be done in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
In the event the abutting owner fails to reconstruct or repair his sidewalk or curb or such part thereof as may require reconstruction or repair, as provided in this Article, the Borough Council may cause the said improvement or work to be made under the supervision of the Borough Engineer or may award a contract therefor, and the cost thereof shall be assessed upon the property of the abutting owner in accordance with the law in such case made and provided.
[Amended 11-3-1976 by Ord. No. 9-1976]
Any person violating any provision of this Article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the payment of a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both.
Whenever in this Article any word importing the singular number or masculine gender is used in describing or referring to any person, party, matter or thing, the same shall include and apply to several persons or parties as well as to one person or party, to females as well as males and to several matters or things as well as to one matter or thing.