[Ord. 128, 4/26/1994]
Before any private driveway may be constructed to access a Township
road, a permit shall be obtained from the Township of Smithfield.
All driveways shall be laid according to specifications furnished
by the Township of Smithfield at the time the permit is granted.
[Ord. 128, 4/26/1994]
The fee for a driveway or curb cut permit shall be fixed pursuant
to a resolution of the Smithfield Township Supervisors.
[Ord. 128, 4/26/1994]
All paved portions of the sidewalk must not be disturbed, and
the height and grade of same must remain the same as before the driveway
was constructed. The balance of the pavement shall remain the same
height and grade as before the construction of the driveway.
[Ord. 128, 4/26/1994]
In case any person shall construct a driveway or a curb cut
and shall not conform to the requirements of this Part, the Smithfield
Township Supervisors may order such person, firm or corporation to
remove the improper work and replace the same in compliance with this
Part. Notice to remove and replace improper work shall be given by
registered or certified mail, and shall state that the person, firm
or corporation shall have 10 days from receipt of the notice to comply
therewith. Upon no compliance, the Township may do or cause the requested
repairs to be done and may levy the cost of its work on such owner
as a property lien to be collected in any manner provided by law.
[Ord. 128, 4/26/1994; as amended by Ord. 141, 4/28/1998]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before
a district justice in the manner provided for the enforcement of summary
offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall
be sentenced to pay 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 90 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.