[Ord. 377, 7/3/1967; as amended by Ord. 481, 9/2/1980]
It shall be the duty of every owner of real estate in the Borough
of Nazareth, upon 30 days’ notice from the Borough Engineer,
to construct or reconstruct a sidewalk or curb in front of or alongside
such property, and upon five days' notice, to repair the sidewalk
or curb in front of or alongside such property. All work must be completed
within 60 days of receipt of notice.
[Ord. 377, 7/3/1967; as amended by Ord. 481, 9/2/1980]
1.
Line and
Grade. Line and grade for all sidewalks curbs, gutters and driveway
entrances shall be provided by the Borough Engineer, and installation
shall be made within 30 days after same has been given. The Borough
Engineer will inspect the work and provide a certificate of approval
upon completion. Standard details for curbs and sidewalks may be obtained
from the Borough.
2.
Curbing.
All curbing shall be eight inches in thickness at the bottom and six
inches in thickness at the top, and have a seven inch reveal, where
possible, measured from the top of the finished curb to the top of
the finished gutter or street, and shall have a minimum overall height
of 24 inches. Forms shall be removed before the concrete has hardened,
and the front and top of the curbing floated to a uniform surface
with all voids filled. The top edge shall be rounded to a 1/2 inch
radius. Minimum mix shall be one part cement, two parts sand and four
parts stone by volume.
3.
Gutters.
All gutters shall be two feet wide measured from the face of curb,
and have a pitch of 1 1/2 inches rising from the face of the curb,
shall be four inches thick and of the mix used for curbing.
4.
Sidewalks.
Sidewalks shall be laid on a previous foundation of not less than
four inches below the underside of the slab, and shall pitch 1/4 inch
per foot toward the curb. They shall be five inches in thickness,
except where private driveways cross; the thickness shall be six inches.
The surface of all sidewalks shall be roughened, and in no case shall
the surface be smooth troweled. The mix shall be as required for curbing.
5.
Driveways.
Where private driveways cross curbing, a beveled notch 10 feet wide
and 4 1/2 inches deep shall be permitted, but where the sidewalk is
adjacent to the curb, a smooth and gradual slope shall be provided
so that a hazard will not exist.
6.
Sections
and Joints. Curbing and gutters shall be built in sections not exceeding
10 feet, and sidewalks in sections not exceeding 30 feet, except where
approved reinforcing is used. Joints shall be filled with an elastic
joint filler of approved type. Scored joints, 1/2 inch deep, shall
be at five feet intervals for sidewalks.
7.
Width
of Streets and Sidewalks. The following schedule shall determine widths:
|
Right-of-Way
|
Cartway
|
Sidewalk
(each side)
|
Pavement
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
80 feet
|
50 feet
|
15 feet
|
6 feet
|
|
60 feet
|
36 feet
|
12 feet
|
6 feet
|
|
50 feet
|
36 feet
|
7 feet
|
6 feet
|
|
40 feet
|
30 feet
|
5 feet
|
5 feet
|
|
30 feet
|
20 feet
|
5 feet
|
5 feet
|
|
20 feet
|
16 feet
|
2 feet
|
None
|
8.
Curbing
and New Construction. When line and grade is provided for new construction,
sidewalks and curb shall be installed immediately. The Building Official
shall not finally approve new construction where required sidewalk
and curbing has not been installed.
[Ord. 377, 7/3/1967]
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Borough Engineer
to determine, in the case of any individual property, whether or not
the sidewalk shall be reconstructed or repaired, and if so, the specific
part or parts thereof to be constructed or repaired.
[Ord. 377, 7/3/1967]
Any property owner may, upon his own initiative and without
notice from any Borough authority, construct, reconstruct or repair
a sidewalk in front of or alongside his property, provided that he
shall first have made application to the Borough Engineer for the
line and grade and shall have conformed to all requirements of this
and every other applicable ordinance as to width, location and specifications
for such sidewalk.
[Ord. 377, 7/3/1967; as amended by Ord. 481, 9/2/1980; by Ord. 502, 11/1/1982; and by Ord.
595, 10/7/1991]
Any property owner who seeks to install a private driveway giving
access to a Borough street through a curb line or sidewalk must first
obtain a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement
Officer shall refer each application for a permit to the Traffic Sergeant
for review in conjunction with the Borough Engineer, to determine
whether traffic safety or other conditions affecting the general welfare
of the Borough should preclude the issuance of a permit. In the event
that the Traffic Sergeant determines that a permit should not be issued,
the Code Enforcement Officer will so inform the applicant. The applicant
may appeal an adverse decision to the Borough Council at the next
regularly scheduled meeting. The fee for a driveway permit shall be
in an amount as shall be established, from time to time, by resolution
of Borough Council. Such permit shall be issued or denied within 10
working days of the Code Enforcement Officer's receipt of the application
by the property owner.
[Ord. 481, 9/2/1980; as amended by Ord. 595, 10/7/1991]
1.
It shall
be unlawful for any property owner to excavate, for the purpose of
installing a sidewalk, curb, gutter or driveway, unless he shall have
first obtained a permit from the Administrative Clerk. The fee for
issuance of such permit shall be as established from time to time
by resolution of Borough Council, and the applicant shall provide
the Clerk with the following information:
[Ord. 481, 9/2/1980]
It shall be the duty of every person making an excavation to
provide and maintain barriers and warning devices, which may be necessary
for safety of the general public, to include protection for traffic,
as well as pedestrians. Each person must obtain approval of the Traffic
Sergeant for the protective measures and safety devices utilized in
meeting the requirements of this Section.
[Ord. 481, 9/2/1980]
Upon failure or neglect of any property owner to comply with the notice sent pursuant to § 21-201 of this Part, the Borough, by its Solicitor, shall give notice by certified mail to such property owner of his failure to do so, and further notify the property owner that the Borough may cause the necessary work to be done at the expense of said owner, and may file a lien thereon, together with all additional charges, expenses and penalties as authorized by law, or take such other steps permitted by law to collect said costs and charges.
[Ord. 481, 9/2/1980; as amended by Ord. 565, 8/1/1988; and by Ord. 595, 10/7/1991]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part 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 Part continues shall constitute a separate offense.
