Whenever it shall be determined proper and necessary by the Commission that sidewalks shall be graded, constructed, paved, curbed, repaved, re-curbed or repaired in any public highway of the Municipality, the Commission shall direct the Manager, by resolution at any meeting of the Commission, to serve written notices upon the owners of property abutting on said public highways, requiring them to grade, construct, pave, curb, repave, re-curb or repair such sidewalks within 30 days from the date of such notice. The notice shall specify the width of the sidewalk, the character of the same, whether of concrete, brick or other material, and the nature of the surfacing thereof.
Upon failure of any owner of property abutting on said streets to do and perform any work required by the notice provided for in § 15-201, within the time specified in such notice, the Commission shall cause the same to be done and collect the cost of the work and material from the abutting property owners, plus a penalty of 10%, in the manner provided by law.
Whenever any sidewalk is constructed in a public highway of the Municipality, either by voluntary action of an abutting property owner or pursuant to notice under § 15-201, the said sidewalk shall be constructed in conformity with plans and specifications approved by the Municipal Engineer and shall be subject to his inspection. All such sidewalk pavements shall be constructed in the location, to the width and of the material specified in the notice received by the property owner, or in case the said sidewalk is constructed without notice the same shall be constructed in the location, to the width and of the materials in accordance with specifications submitted by the Municipal Engineer upon application to him, and said sidewalks shall conform to the established grade of the street on which the same are laid, or to such grade as shall be fixed by the Municipal Engineer and Manager.
It shall be unlawful for any person to tear up, destroy, remove, deface or excavate, or otherwise damage any sidewalk or curb in the public highways of the Municipality, except in accordance with permit duly issued by the Manager upon written application to him.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit any dirt, glass, rubbish, garbage or refuse matter, upon any of the sidewalks in the public highways of the Municipality. The sidewalks shall be kept open and unobstructed at all times for the use of the public, and the owner of the abutting property shall keep the sidewalk areas free from weeds, hedges and other similar obstructions at all times; provided, however, that sidewalk food service is authorized in the LS, C and C-1 Zoning Districts with the written permission of the Zoning Officer pursuant to standards set forth in § 20-701.5 of Chapter XX, Zoning, of the Mt. Lebanon Code.
206.1 
"Snow Emergency" Defined. The term "Snow Emergency," when used in this section, shall mean the accumulation of one inch or more of snow or ice on sidewalks or other paved public pedestrian ways. Such snow or ice shall be removed from the sidewalk or other paved public pedestrian way within 24 hours of such accumulation. If snow or ice accumulating one inch or more falls again within that time period, a new Snow Emergency shall begin.
206.2 
Vacant Properties and Multi-Family Dwellings. All owners, or agents of owners, of vacant property, or property upon which a multi-Family dwelling stands, abutting any sidewalk or other paved public pedestrian way, are required to keep that sidewalk or other paved public pedestrian way clear of snow and safe for pedestrian traffic during any and all Snow Emergencies.
206.3 
One- or Two-Family Dwellings. All owners, or agents of owners, of property upon which a one-family or two-family dwelling stands, abutting any sidewalk or other paved public pedestrian way, and all tenants or occupants of any such one-family or two-family dwelling, are required to keep that sidewalk or other paved pedestrian way clear of snow and safe for pedestrian traffic during any and all Snow Emergencies.
206.4 
Commercial or Business Properties. All owners, or agents of owners, of property used for commercial or business purposes abutting any sidewalk or other paved public pedestrian way, and all tenants or occupants of any such property, are required to keep that sidewalk or other paved pedestrian way clear of snow and safe for pedestrian traffic during any and all Snow Emergencies. From Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. such snow or ice shall be removed within four hours of its accumulation.
206.5 
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section of the Code shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $300 for each offense. Each day any violation of the Code may continue shall constitute a separate offense.
206.6 
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section of the Code shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $300 for each offense. Each day any violation of the Code may continue shall constitute a separate offense.
In the case of vacant or unoccupied property of owners residing outside of the Municipality, the Commission may cause any dirt, glass, garbage, snow, rubbish, weeds, hedges, or other obstructions to be removed from said sidewalks without notice and collect the cost of the removal thereof from such nonresident owner or owners.
All private driveways to be constructed or reconstructed through areas which have existing sidewalks or areas where sidewalks may be constructed in the future shall be constructed as follows:
208.1 
Driveway Construction Materials. The driveway shall be constructed of six inch reinforced concrete from the back of curb to the back of the existing sidewalk or, if no sidewalk currently exists, a minimum of eight feet from the back of said curb.
208.2 
Driveway Grade. The grade of the driveway shall meet the grade of the existing sidewalk on either side, or if no sidewalk currently exists, the grade of the driveway shall fall to the back of curb at a minimum slope of one and one-half percent (1 1/2%) to a maximum slope of 4%.
208.3 
Driveway Width. No driveway shall be less than eight feet in width or more than 18 feet in width at a point six feet from back of curb. The maximum width of a driveway at the back of curb shall be no wider than 24 feet including returns.
208.4 
Construction Plans Approved. The plan of construction for private driveways shall be approved by the Manager.