[Adopted 4-10-1989 by Ord. No. 470 (Ch. 21, Part 3, of the
1992 Code of Ordinances)]
[Amended 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 556; 9-9-2019 by Ord. No. 4-19]
The owner or owners of all lots fronting or abutting upon any
public street or alley shall construct, lay, set and maintain in good
repair and condition, satisfactory to Borough Council or its designee,
the respective sidewalks and curbs in front of or alongside their
respective lots according to the elevations, grade, width, height
and slope which are now or hereafter established by the Borough and
of the materials and specifications hereinafter prescribed.
A. Partial exemption from requirement to install curb and sidewalk.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, owners of all lots fronting or abutting
upon the streets or segments of streets listed below shall be exempt
from the requirement to install sidewalks and curb:
Street
|
Side
|
Location
|
---|
Any alley meeting the definition of alley in Chapter 240, Subdivision and Land Development
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Bruce Avenue
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Cedar Lane
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Colony Lane
|
Both
|
Between South Angle Street and South Market Street
|
David Street
|
Both
|
From New Haven Street to Comfort Alley
|
David Street
|
North and east
|
Lumber Street to Donegal Springs Road
|
Delta Street
|
Both
|
Columbia Avenue to dead end
|
East Main Street
|
South
|
Cornerstone Drive to Eby Chiques Road
|
Eby Chiques Road
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Florin Avenue
|
Both
|
Donegal Springs Road north to dead end
|
Frederick Street
|
Both
|
High Street to dead end
|
Hemp Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Henry Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Hopewell Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Ice Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Lauver Lane
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Lefever Road
|
West
|
From Staufer Court to Borough line
|
Longenecker Road
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Lumber Street
|
Both
|
From West Donegal Street to railroad tracks
|
Lumber Street
|
East
|
David Street to Marietta Avenue
|
Manheim Street
|
Both
|
Market Street to Barbara Street
|
Midway Road
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
New Haven Street
|
Both
|
Marietta Avenue to Oak Alley
|
Newcomer Road
|
West
|
Main Street to Penn Court Drive
|
Newcomer Road
|
Both
|
Penn Court Drive to dead end
|
North Angle Street
|
Both
|
Bruce Avenue to Terrace Avenue
|
North High Street
|
Both
|
North Alley to Park Avenue
|
North Jacob Street
|
Both
|
Mount Joy Street to North Alley
|
Old Market Street
|
East
|
Manheim Street to Borough line
|
Orange Street
|
East
|
Entire length
|
Orchard Road
|
Both
|
Bruce Avenue to Hill Street
|
Park Avenue
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Pine Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Richland Lane
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
South Jacob Street
|
East
|
New Street to Borough line
|
South Market Avenue
|
Both
|
Wood Street to railroad tracks
|
South Market Street
|
Both
|
School Lane to Borough line
|
South Plum Street
|
Both
|
Wood Street to railroad tracks
|
School Lane
|
South
|
Pinkerton Road to South Market Street
|
School Lane
|
Both
|
South Market Street to Delta Street
|
Second Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Seller Lane
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Springville Road
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Square Street
|
South
|
Apple Alley to South Market Avenue
|
Square Street
|
Both
|
South Market Avenue to Orange Street
|
Walnut Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Water Street
|
Both
|
Angle Street to Green Alley
|
West Donegal Street
|
South
|
Donegal Springs Road westward to 347 West Donegal Street
|
West Donegal Street
|
Both
|
347 West Donegal Street west and south to Donegal Springs Road
|
Wood Street
|
Both
|
Chocolate Avenue to Florin Avenue
|
Ziegler Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
B. Partial exemption from requirement to install sidewalk. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, owners of all lots fronting or abutting upon the streets
or segments of streets listed below shall be exempt from the requirement
to install sidewalks:
Street
|
Side
|
Location
|
---|
Bernhard Avenue
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Concord Street
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Creekside Lane
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
East Donegal Street
|
North
|
Barbara Street to Jacob Street
|
East Donegal Street
|
South
|
Jacob Street to Longenecker Road
|
East Main Street
|
South
|
Elmcrest Boulevard to Cornerstone Drive
|
Frank Street
|
South
|
Market Street to Concord Street
|
Grandview Circle
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Hill Street
|
South
|
North Plum Street to a point 90 feet east of Green Alley
|
Hill Street
|
North
|
Orchard Road to a point 280 feet east of Green Alley
|
Lefever Road
|
West
|
Creekside Lane to Staufer Court
|
North Angle Street
|
Both
|
Terrace Avenue to Hill Street
|
North High Street
|
West
|
Mount Joy Street to North Alley
|
New Street
|
North
|
Barbara Street to Walnut Street
|
Old Market Street
|
West
|
Manheim Street to entrance to Rotary Park
|
South Angle Street
|
East
|
Clay Alley to Bridge Boulevard
|
South Melhorn Drive
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
School Lane
|
Both
|
Marietta Avenue to Pinkerton Road
|
School Lane
|
North
|
Pinkerton Road to South Market Street
|
Staufer Court
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
Terrace Avenue
|
Both
|
Entire length
|
C. Partial exemption from requirement to install curbs. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, owners of all lots fronting or abutting upon the streets
or segments of streets listed below shall be exempt from the requirement
to install curbs:
Street
|
Side
|
Location
|
---|
Old Market Street
|
West
|
Entrance to Rotary Park to the Borough line
|
D. Curb and/or sidewalk which is existing or is subsequently installed on any street or alley identified in Subsection
A,
B, or
C above shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of this article. The subsequent installation of curbs and/or sidewalks on any street identified in Subsection
A,
B, or
C above shall be done in strict accordance with this article.
[Amended 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 556]
A. Notification and permits. Prior to the laying, construction, reconstruction
or alteration of either curbs or sidewalks by property owners, a property
owner shall apply for a permit from the Borough Manager to do so according
to the regulations set forth herein and pay all permit and inspection
fees established by resolution of Borough Council. The Borough Manager
shall issue the permit if the application conforms to the ordinances
of the Borough. No person, whether a property owner or a contractor,
shall lay, construct, reconstruct, or alter either curbs or sidewalks
prior to obtaining a permit. The property owner and his contractor
are responsible for notification of all utilities by using the Pennsylvania
One Call System and other means as necessary at least three days prior
to the start of work.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord.
No. 6-09; 3-2-2015 by Ord. No. 2-15]
B. Line and grade. Line and grade will be given by the Borough where
applicable upon request. Curbs and sidewalks shall be constructed
in accordance with approved development and/or Borough plans and specifications
and to lines and grades established by the Borough. No curb or sidewalk
grade shall adversely impact upon any building foundation.
C. Safety. The contractor shall leave the work area clean and neat at
the end of each day. The contractor shall place suitable barricades
around the work area in such a manner as to protect both pedestrians
and vehicular traffic. Such barricades shall be properly lighted during
night hours. The contractor shall maintain the work zone in compliance
with PennDOT Publication No. 213, Work Zone Traffic Control.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
D. Obstructions. Where existing structures such as light standards,
utility poles and fire hydrants are within the limits of curb or sidewalk
construction, premolded rubber expansion joint material (AASHTO M213),
premolded fiber expansion joint material (AASHTO M213) or premolded
asphalt impregnated expansion joint material (AASHTO M153), not less
than 1/2 inch in thickness, shall be placed completely around said
obstruction for the full depth of the concrete and brick. (See Appendix
A.) Expansion joint material shall be placed to form a square, 12 inches from each side of the obstruction. No obstruction other than those listed above shall be permitted to be placed within a sidewalk. No structure shall be constructed within the limits of the curb. When obstructions, including but not limited to railroad ties, concrete gutters and crosswalks are encountered during excavation, such obstructions shall be completely removed by the contractor and the excavated area backfilled in compliance with §
232-61E of this article. Tree stumps and roots shall be completely removed by the contractor in compliance with §
232-59I of this article.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
E. Downspouts and rain gutters. Downspouts and rain gutters shall not
be placed within the sidewalk and/or curb.
[Amended 3-2-2015 by Ord.
No. 2-15]
F. Street signs. The property owner's contractor is responsible for
making and knowing the location of existing street signs before construction
begins. Where existing street signs are within the limits of sidewalk
construction, a four-inch thin-wall polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe sleeve
shall be installed by the property owner's contractor. This pipe sleeve
shall extend the entire depth of the concrete. In addition, the sleeve
shall be installed so that the edge of the sign being installed will
be even with the sidewalk side (back) of the curb. This installation
shall not interfere with compliance with the United States Americans
With Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) or regulations adopted pursuant thereto for clear area.
The contractor shall contact the Borough in the event of questions
about the installation of sign sleeves. In the event that a stop sign
or other traffic control sign is involved, temporary provisions shall
be made to keep such sign erect and visible to motorists. No sign
sleeves shall be installed within the limits of the curb.
G. Handicapped ramps. Where conditions permit, two ramps shall be provided
on each corner of the intersection. One ramp will be permitted at
corners where sight conditions prohibit the installation of two ramps.
Curb ramps shall have a minimum width of four feet at the street surface
unless otherwise approved by the Borough Manager. All ramps shall
comply with the United States Americans with Disabilities Act and all regulations adopted pursuant thereto and shall
comply with the construction details in PennDOT Publication 72M, Standards
for Roadway Construction, latest edition. Detectable/tactile warning
surface tiles shall match the color of existing warning surfaces in
the Borough and shall be manufactured from vitrified polymer composite
or stainless steel better than or equal to Armor-Tile Detectable/Tactile
Warning Surface Tiles manufactured by Engineered Plastics. Inc., as
approved by the Borough Manager. Where such handicapped ramps are
proposed to be installed by an approved subdivision or land development
plan, the developer shall pay all costs associated with the installation
of the handicapped ramps. Where the Borough has undertaken a project
to improve an existing. accepted Borough street, the Borough shall
pay the costs of installing handicapped ramps. Where a repair of handicapped
ramps is required as a result of damage caused by an abutting property
owner or contractors, delivery vehicles, or other vehicles providing
service to a property, the property owner shall bear the cost of repairs
to meet the requirements of this section.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09; 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 5-19]
H. Monuments. No monuments or property corners shall be covered or disturbed
by the construction of a sidewalk or curb.
I. Tree stumps and roots. When tree stumps and/or roots are encountered in excavation for curbs or sidewalks, they shall be removed by a stump grinder and/or excavation. Grindings shall be completely removed. Spaces adjacent to the sidewalk shall be filled with acceptable material placed in six-inch layers, and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted before the next layer is placed. The final layer of backfill shall consist of previously stripped or new topsoil placed to meet the final grade. On the streetside of the curb, the contractor shall comply with all requirements of §
232-61E of this article.
[Amended 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 556]
A. Sidewalks.
(1) Where existing sidewalks extend from the building line to the curb
or are of a greater width than provided below, any repair or construction
shall be completed in accordance with this article, unless waived
by Council.
(2) The entire width of the sidewalk area shall be graded according to
the established grade.
(3) All concrete sidewalks shall have a minimum thickness of four inches
of concrete, except across driveway aprons, where the concrete shall
have a minimum thickness of six inches and have reinforcing mesh placed
within the driveway area.
(4) Excavations for sidewalks shall be made to the required depth, and
a layer of 2B (AASHTO No. 57) crushed stone not less than four inches
thick shall be placed and thoroughly compacted prior to the laying
of the sidewalk.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
(5) Where a sidewalk is placed adjacent to the curb, there shall be an
expansion joint placed between them for the entire length.
(6) On a fifty-foot-wide right-of-way, where sidewalks are being built for the first time, eight feet shall be set apart on either side of the thirty-four-foot-wide cartway, of which four feet shall be sidewalk, three feet, five inches shall be a strip containing pervious materials allowed by §
232-60A(7) between the sidewalk and curb, and seven inches shall be curb, unless there is an existing partial sidewalk and curb in which case the requirements of §
232-60A(9) shall be followed.
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
(7) Where a pervious material strip is provided, if planted with grass
it shall at all times be kept closely trimmed. Planting of trees in
this grass strip area shall be in accordance with the approved tree
species as listed and provided in the Borough office. Planting of
shrubs or hedges is prohibited. The pervious material strip may, if
laid with nonwoven fabric, consist of a mulch or decorative stone
(#1 or #2 grade) and shall be kept welI maintained. Placement of any
other matter shall require prior Borough approval.
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
(8) Planting of specified tree species shall be permitted within sidewalks
without pervious material strip areas only if provisions are made
for an adequate tree opening. The size of this area shall be determined
by the Borough Manager. Clearance to the rear of the tree opening
shall comply with the ADA.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
(9) Wherever possible, property owners shall maintain a uniform design for curb and sidewalk replacement within the block. If a pervious material strip exists between the curb and sidewalk, the pervious material strip shall be preserved or updated in accordance with §
232-60A(7) when the sidewalk is replaced, particularly when the majority of sidewalks within a block contain pervious material strips. If a sidewalk without a pervious material strip is replaced and a majority of sidewalks within the block have a pervious material strip, a pervious material strip shall be provided n accordance with §
232-60A(7).
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
(10)
Sidewalks shall have a uniform fall of 1/4 inch to the foot
from the back edge of the sidewalk toward the curb. The pervious material
strip between the sidewalk and the curb shall conform to the same
slope.
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
(11)
Premolded rubber expansion joint material (AASHTO M213), premolded
fiber expansion joint material (AASHTO M213) or premolded asphalt
impregnated expansion joint material (AASHTO M153), not less than
1/2 inch in thickness, extending the full width and depth of the concrete
slab shall be placed no more than every 20 lineal feet, at the beginning
and end of a radius, and at a change in horizontal alignment of property
lines. Utility boxes, including but not limited to water shutoff,
sanitary sewer vent, natural gas shutoff, and electric meter, shall
be within a section of concrete measuring five lineal feet between
expansion joints. Construction joints shall be placed at a maximum
distance of five lineal feet. Construction joints may be hand-tooled
or saw cut to a depth of 1/2 inch.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
(12)
Sidewalks across driveways shall be constructed without any
step or break in grade from the abutting sidewalk or, at a minimum,
shall conform to the requirements of the ADA. The sidewalk across
the driveway and driveway apron shall be six-inch-thick concrete and
on a four-inch-thick layer of 2B (AASHTO No. 57) crushed stone with
reinforcing mesh.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
B. Curbs.
(1) Curbs to be installed shall be constructed of concrete with a seven-inch
dressed surface on top and an eight-inch exposed surface or reveal
along the streetside, which shall likewise be dressed and extend a
minimum of 10 inches below the street surface and have an eight-inch
base. The exposed surface or reveal on the streetside shall include
a one-inch batter from the street surface to the top of the curb.
Portions of the curb which are replaced between two satisfactory sections
shall have the same exposed surface or reveal as the existing curb.
(See Appendix C.)
(2) Construction joints shall be placed at a maximum of 15 lineal feet.
The construction joints may be hand-tooled or saw cut to a minimum
depth of 1 1/2 inches. The construction joint shall traverse
the top of the curb and continue down the face of the curb at a minimum
of 10 inches on the streetside. Expansion joint material may be substituted
for construction joints.
(3) Expansion joint material shall be placed in curbs at the end of each
workday, at the beginning and end of a radius, at a change in horizontal
alignment or property line.
(4) Excavation
shall be made to the required depth, and the material upon which the
curb is to be constructed shall have a layer of 2B (AASHTO No. 57)
crushed stone not less than four inches thick, which shall be placed
and thoroughly compacted prior to the laying of the curb.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
(5) Initial
preparation for street excavation for curb installation shall consist
of a parallel, straightline saw cut not less than 12 inches from the
face of the curb. Upon completion of curb installation, contractor
shall contact the Borough Public Works Department. The Borough Public
Works Department will assess trench restoration needs and mark for
restoration. Contractor shall sawcut as marked. All material between
sawcut and curb shall be removed to a depth of 12 1/2 inches.
Excavated area will be filled with six inches compacted depth PennDOT
approved 2A stone; five inches compacted depth 25 mm base asphalt
0<.3 ESALs; and 1 1/2 inches compacted depth 9.5 mm wearing
asphalt 0<.3 ESALs.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09; 3-2-2015 by Ord. No. 2-15]
(6) A
depressed curb shall be constructed across every private driveway
by the owner or owners. The curb shall remain at least 1 1/2
inches above the finished street surface.
C. Brick sidewalks.
(1) Property owners may install brick paving in place of concrete sidewalks in accordance with all requirements of this §
232-60C. Brick pavers shall be of traditional brick size, shape and brick red color and conform to ASTM C-902, Class SX, Application PX. The Borough Manager may approve an alternate shape, size and/or color which will achieve an equal or better result.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
(2) Construction of brick sidewalks shall consist of a six-inch layer
of PennDOT-approved 2A stone, thoroughly compacted in two three-inch
lifts, a two-inch layer of stone dust thoroughly compacted and no
spacing or joints between the bricks. Bricks shall be approved by
the Borough Manager.
[Amended 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
(3) Where the brick paving abuts a curb, expansion joints should be provided and installed in accordance with §
232-60A(11) herein.
(4) Replacement of a portion or all of an existing sidewalk shall be
done using the construction methods and material specifications contained
throughout this article.
(5) Handicap ramps which are adjacent to or an extension of brick sidewalks
shall be constructed of concrete as required by this article.
(6) A design that combines both brick and concrete shall be approved
by the Borough Council.
(7) The transition between brick paving and concrete sidewalk shall be
smooth.
D. Bituminous concrete (asphalt) sidewalks. Property owners may install bituminous concrete (asphalt) paving in place of concrete sidewalks in accordance with all requirements of this §
232-60D. The construction standards in this §
232-60D shall not be allowed to be used for sidewalks being installed as part of an approved subdivision or land development plan or for sidewalks abutting properties on Main Street (SR 0230).
[Added 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 5-19]
(1) Property owners may use this method for sidewalks only if all property owners on the block agree to install bituminous concrete (asphalt) sidewalks. A “block" shall be considered a block as defined in Chapter
240, Subdivision and Land Development.
(2) Excavation.
Any existing sidewalk shall be removed to the required depth below
finished grade. All soft yielding material shall be removed and replaced
with suitable material. Any new sidewalk being installed shall be
graded to the required depth below grade.
(3) Gravel
bases of six-inch depth, after compaction, shall be placed between
wooden forms on line and grade, allowing three inches for the placing
of bituminous concrete (asphalt).
(4) A
bituminous concrete (asphalt) surface shall meet PennDOT specifications.
It shall be rolled with a roller weighing not less than 500 pounds.
Sidewalks shall have a compacted wearing course of 9.5 mm asphalt
three inches in thickness placed over four inches of compacted depth
PennDOT-approved 2A stone. Mixtures shall be placed only when the
underlying surface is dry, frost-free and the surface temperature
and air temperature is above 40° F.
(5) Sides
of the sidewalk shall he backfllled with suitable material thoroughly
compacted and finished flush with the top of the sidewalk.
(6) A
driveway sidewalk apron ramp may be replaced with bituminous concrete
(asphalt). Excavated area will be filled with six inches compacted
depth PennDOT-approved 2A stone; five inches compacted depth 25 mm
base asphalt 0<.3 ESALs: and 1 1/2 inches compacted depth 9.5 mm
wearing asphalt 0<.3 ESALs. All ADA regulations must be adhered
to when replacing the sidewalk.
E. Permits
shall he required for the installation of sidewalks.
[Added 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 5-19]
[Amended 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 556; 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
A. Material specifications, Except as authorized in §
232-60D. construction of all curb and sidewalk shall meet the requirements of this §
232-60A. All materials shall conform to PennDOT Publication 408, latest edition. All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of 4,000 PSI concrete with 4% to 6% air entrainment and a maximum slump of seven inches. An alternative slump may be approved and/or recommended by the Borough Manager. All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed level on stone backfill with a minimum thickness of four inches. The use of calcium chloride is prohibited. Where slip forms are used, a maximum slump of 1 1/2 inches shall be permitted. No concrete shall be placed when the air temperature is below 40° F. Curing compound may be applied to retain moisture to allow for the complete hydration of the concrete. No material such as asphalt. macadam or blacktop shall be substituted for these specifications.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 5-19]
B. Forms. Forms shall be wood or metal, straight, free from warp, and
of sufficient strength to resist the pressure of the concrete without
springing. If of wood, they shall be surfaced on the inside and the
top. Forms shall be of a depth equal to the depth of the concrete.
A front and back form shall be used for curbs, except where a good
concrete sidewalk, which is not to be removed, abuts the new curb.
Forms shall be accurately set to line and grade in such a manner as
to prevent settlement or displacement.
C. Finishing. All forms shall be removed within 24 hours after the concrete
has been placed, and minor defects shall be filled with a mix composed
of one part portland cement and two parts of fine aggregate or one
part portland cement and two parts sand. The top and face of the curb
from the top of 10 inches below or to the top of the street surface,
when in place, shall be finished while the concrete is still green
by rubbing the surface with a carborundum stone, soft brick, or wood
blocks and water until a smooth, even surface is produced. All joints
in the curb shall be promptly opened from top to bottom, and edges
adjacent to the joints shall be sharp and clean cut. Sidewalks shall
be finished after pouring before the concrete sets.
D. Curing. Concrete curbs and sidewalks shall be protected from rainstorms
with paper, burlap, canvas, or similar materials. Curing compound
may be applied to retain moisture in concrete to allow complete hydration
of the cement. Plastic, burlap, straw or other types of moisture barrier
shall be used to maintain concrete moisture during the drying process
for at least seven days after pouring if curing compound is not used.
No concrete shall be placed when the temperature is below 40°
F. To help prevent spalling and deterioration of concrete surface
from winter damage, a concrete hardener may be applied 28 days after
concrete is poured.
E. Backfilling. After the concrete has cured sufficiently, spaces adjacent
to the curb and sidewalk on the nonroadway side of the project shall
be backfilled with acceptable material in layers of not more than
four inches in depth. Each layer shall be thoroughly compacted to
the required elevation. Driveways shall be restored to same condition
and specification as existed prior to work being done. Grass areas
shall be finished with a minimum six inches of topsoil and be seeded
with a high quality grass seed mix or hydroseeded with a high quality
grass seed mix. On the roadway side of all curbs, upon completion
of curb installation, contractor shall contact the Borough Public
Works Department. Borough Public Works Department will assess trench
restoration needs and mark for restoration. Contractor shall sawcut
as marked. All material between sawcut and curb shall be removed to
a depth of 12 1/2 inches. Excavated area will be filled with
six inches compacted depth PennDOT approved 2A stone; five inches
compacted depth 25 mm base asphalt 0<.3 ESALs; and 1 1/2 inches
compacted depth 9.5 mm wearing asphalt 0<.3 ESALs.
[Amended 3-2-2015 by Ord.
No. 2-15]
F. Expansion joints. Premolded rubber expansion joint material (AASHTO
M213), premolded fiber expansion joint material (AASHTO M213) or premolded
asphalt impregnated expansion joint material (AASHTO M153), not less
than 1/2 inch in thickness, shall be placed where a sidewalk abuts
the curb, a building, wall or other permanent structure. The expansion
joint material shall extend the full length of such permanent structure
and extend the full depth of the sidewalk slab. The slabs shall be
constructed in twenty-foot maximum lengths with premolded rubber expansion
joint material (AASHTO M213), premolded fiber expansion joint material
(AASHTO M213) or premolded asphalt impregnated expansion joint material
(AASHTO M153) not less than 1/2 inch in thickness and extending the
full width and depth of the concrete slab.
G. Scoring. For sidewalks, scoring shall be done transversely at evenly
spaced intervals of not more than five feet. The depth shall be 1/5
the thickness of concrete, and in no case less than 1/2 inch deep.
For curbs, scoring shall be done at no greater than fifteen-foot intervals.
The scoring shall be done transversely and extend continuously down
the face of the curb 10 inches. The score shall be 1 1/2 inches
deep. Expansion joints may be substituted for scoring.
H. Concrete color. Coloring of concrete for curbs and/or sidewalks shall
be of an earth tone and shall be thoroughly and uniformly mixed throughout
the concrete. Colored concrete shall not be mixed or splattered onto
noncolored areas. If colored concrete becomes mixed or splattered
onto colored areas, it shall be cleaned so that no change in color
is noticeable.
I. Stamped decorative patterned concrete. Where sidewalk areas are to be constructed of stamped decorative patterned concrete, they shall be constructed of 4,000 psi concrete with one-half-inch stone, 4% to 6% air entrained, and a maximum slump of seven inches with no additives. An alternative slump may be approved and/or recommended by the Borough Manager. Beauty strips using stamped patterned concrete shall be 16 inches in width. All stamped decorative patterned concrete shall be of a texture that will not cause a tripping or slipping hazard in dry or wet conditions. Coloring shall conform to §
232-61H of this article.
J. Inspections. After all forms and stone have been set and prior to
pouring of any concrete, the property owner or his contractor shall
contact the Inspector for an inspection. The property owner or contractor
shall provide the Inspector with a minimum twenty-four-hour notice
prior to the expected concrete delivery time. The property owner and/or
his contractor shall complete all corrective actions outlined by the
Inspector and shall notify the Inspector that the site is ready for
reinspection as above. Reinspection shall be completed prior to the
pouring of concrete. Concrete delivery tickets verifying the concrete
mixture shall be made available to the Inspector upon request. The
property owner or contractor shall provide the Inspector with a minimum
twenty-four-hour notice prior to placing any asphalt in the street
side curb trench restoration process. A final inspection shall be
completed after concrete has set, street roadway and nonroadway side
trench restoration has been completed and clean-up has been completed.
Any additional required work will be completed within 15 days unless
approved by the Borough.
[Amended 3-2-2015 by Ord.
No. 2-15]
[Amended 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2-20]
A. Borough
Council may, by resolution or by motion, authorize the construction
of curbs and sidewalks other than specified herein upon written request
from a property owner required to or who desires to install and/or
repair curb and/or sidewalk under this article.
B. When the
Borough has prepared a plan to improve an existing street, Borough
Council may, by resolution or motion, authorize or defer the construction
of curbs and/or sidewalks upon written request from one or more abutting
property owners who propose alternate design or materials for the
proposed sidewalk within 90 days after Borough Council has approved
the preliminary engineer-designed plans for the Borough's project.
Borough staff, Borough Council Public Works Committee or Borough Council
may offer a plan that is an alternative to the original plan as designed
in accordance with this article or to the plan proposed by the property
owner(s) at any time after the preliminary plan has been presented.
[Amended 2-7-2000 by Ord. No. 556; 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
A. Curb and sidewalk replacement along state highways. Prior to the
bituminous concrete overlay or reconstruction on any state highway
route within the Borough, the Borough shall require, upon 120 days'
written notification to the property owner, that a curb and/or sidewalk
that does not have a normal life expectancy of more than five years
or that does not meet current ADA and/or Borough specifications be
replaced or installed. In addition, if the curb does not have a minimum
exposed surface as required by PennDOT, it must be replaced.
B. Curb and sidewalk replacement not along state highways. Prior to
street improvements, the Borough shall require, upon 24 months’
written notification to the property owner, that a curb and/or sidewalk
be replaced that does not have a normal life expectancy of more than
five years or that does not meet current Americans with Disabilities
Act and/or Borough
specifications. In addition, if the curb does not have a minimum exposed
surface or reveal of 5 1/2 inches, it shall be replaced. If, however,
in the opinion of the Borough Manager, milling of the existing street
surface can be satisfactorily achieved, the minimum reveal may be
reduced to the extent of the proposed milling depth.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 5-19]
C. The Borough Manager shall determine which curbs and sidewalks meet
the specifications required above and shall notify the respective
owner of necessary action.
[Amended 1-7-2008 by Ord. No. 1-08]
For the purposes of this section, the Main Street Revitalization
Area shall be considered both sides of Main Street from High Street
to Manheim Street. The requirements of this section shall apply to
all properties abutting Main Street within the Main Street Revitalization
Area and shall be in addition to all other requirements of this article.
A. The owner of each property shall install and maintain a sixteen-inch-wide
stamped decorative pattern concrete beauty strip. The beauty strip
shall be constructed between the curb and the sidewalk. The beauty
strip shall be constructed of wide running bond brick patterned textured
concrete, terra cotta brick color, with charcoal joints. The concrete
shall be constructed of 4,000 psi concrete with one-half-inch stone,
4% to 6% air entrained, and four-inch slump with no additives. The
color shall be mixed at the concrete point of origin so that color
is thoroughly and uniformly mixed throughout the concrete. Expansion
joint material shall be placed between the beauty strip and the curb
and sidewalk. Sealer with ultraviolet inhibitor shall be applied after
cleanup. All stamped areas shall remain covered for a period of not
less than 24 hours immediately after imprinting. Colored concrete
shall not be mixed or splattered onto noncolored areas, and any areas
which have been splattered shall be thoroughly cleaned of any concrete
and/or color.
B. The owner of each property shall permit the Borough to install deciduous
street trees in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.
Each street tree shall be planted within a planting box, the size
and configuration (i.e., oval) of which shall be determined the Borough
and which the Borough shall install. A minimum average of one such
tree shall be planted for each 40 feet of length of street. Along
street segments where existing healthy street trees will be preserved
and protected, new street trees shall not be installed. Council may
grant exceptions from the requirement for street trees if a person
demonstrates that there exists unique physical conditions to the satisfaction
of Council.
C. No person may remove a street tree without prior authorization from
the Borough. The Borough shall maintain street trees; provided, however,
a property owner may request that the Borough delegate such maintenance
responsibility to the property owner.
D. No person shall, without prior authorization from the Borough, cut,
break, climb with spurs, injure in any manner or interfere in any
way with the main roots of any street tree or spray any street tree
with any chemicals or insecticide or place any rope, guide wire, cable,
sign, poster, or any other fixture on any street tree or tree guard
or injure, misuse, or remove any device placed to protect any street
tree, except in the case of an immediate necessity for the protection
of life or property.
E. No person shall, without prior authorization from the Borough, place
any stone, cement or other substance which shall impede the passage
of water or air to or from the roots of a street tree. No person shall
pour saltwater, oil, or any other material at a street tree in such
a manner that injury might result to a street tree.
F. The section of Main Street from High Street to Jacob Street is subject to this §
232-64 for the provisions governing maintenance and replacement of street trees only. The section of Main Street from High Street to Jacob Street shall be exempt from the requirements of §
232-64A and the portion of §
232-64B which requires that a tree be planted for each 40 lineal feet of street length.
[Added 5-4-2020 by Ord. No. 3-20]
Whenever the owner or owners of any property in the Borough
shall fail to comply with any of the above requirements, the Borough
Council may cause notices to be served upon such owner or owners,
their agent or tenant, in the manner prescribed by law, setting forth
specifically in what respect such owner or owners have failed to comply
with any of the above requirements and what work such owner or owners
are required to do in order to effect such compliance. In the event
of the failure or neglect of any such owner or owners to comply with
the terms and conditions of such notice within 20 days from the date
of service of such notice in the case of new work, or within 10 days
from the date of service thereof in the case of repair work, the Council
shall cause such work to be done at the cost of the owner or owners
of such property, and the cost thereof, and 10% additional, together
with all charges and expenses, shall be collected from such owner
or owners by the Borough, which may file a municipal claim therefor
or collect the same by action in assumpsit, as Council may direct.
Where a nuisance results from the condition of a sidewalk, curb,
or gutter to such an extent that, in the judgment of Borough Council
or the Borough Manager, it constitutes a danger of injury to persons
or property, the Borough shall have the authority to repair such dangerous
condition after 48 hours' notice to make such repairs has been served
upon the property owner; provided, however, that the cost of such
repairs shall not exceed $500. The cost of such work shall be recoverable
through a civil action, or the Borough may file a municipal claim.
This section is intended to provide an additional remedy for the Borough
in connection with emergency repairs and shall not limit any other
remedy the Borough may have under this article or under applicable
law.
[Amended 9-14-1992 by Ord. No. 497]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding
$600 and costs and, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject
to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a
violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense.
The Borough's rights and remedies under this article and as
otherwise provided by law shall be cumulative, and the pursuit of
one shall not be deemed to preclude the subsequent pursuit of any
other right or remedy.
[Added 6-1-2009 by Ord. No. 6-09]
In this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
set forth:
ADA
The Federal Americans With Disabilities Act and the duly
adopted regulations to implement the Americans With Disabilities Act.
BOROUGH MANAGER
The person Borough Council appoints as Borough Manager or
the person whom the Borough Manager designates to act in the administration
of this article.
INSPECTOR
The person or third party agency Borough Council has appointed
to perform inspections required by this article.
[Added 3-2-2015 by Ord.
No. 2-15]
PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or any agency
successor thereto.