[Adopted 9-13-1948 by Ord. No. 218 (Ch. 73, Art. I, of the 1971 Code)]
[Amended 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 726]
From and after the approval of this article, any person, firm or corporation engaged in the construction of sidewalks, curbings and gutters for another person on any of the public streets or alleys of the Borough of Columbia shall obtain from the Borough Secretary/Treasurer of Columbia a sidewalk, curb and gutter contractor's license, which license shall be for the period of one year from January 1 through December 31, at which time the license shall expire unless sooner revoked.
[Amended 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 726]
The person, firm, corporation or other entity desiring to obtain a sidewalk, curb and gutter contractor's license shall, prior to the issuance of the license, file with the Borough Secretary/Treasurer a bond, with good and sufficient surety, in an amount equal to his/her/its estimated cost of construction, to be approved by the Borough Solicitor, payable to the Borough of Columbia, Pennsylvania, as a guarantee for the correct construction of every piece of sidewalk, curb or gutter under his/her/its charge, in strict accordance with the law, the ordinances, regulations and specifications of the Borough and its proper officials; said bond to be for a period of three years.
[Amended 9-10-1990 by Ord. No. 625]
Prior to the construction of any sidewalk, curb or gutter, a sidewalk, curb and gutter permit shall be obtained from the Borough Secretary/Treasurer. The applicant for said sidewalk, curb and gutter permit shall pay a fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council. Should the replacement or repair of asphalt become necessary, the applicant shall pay a fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council. No construction of any sidewalk, curb or gutter shall be undertaken until the proper line and grade has been given by the Borough Engineer or other properly designated official.
[Amended 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 726]
It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer or other properly designated official to issue all sidewalk, curb and gutter contractor licenses upon the filing of a properly approved bond and to issue the sidewalk, curb and gutter permit upon the payment of the proper fee and to keep an exact and accurate record of all such licenses and permits issued.
[Amended 11-23-1954 by Ord. No. 284]
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions hereof shall, upon conviction thereof before any District Justice, forfeit and pay to the Borough of Columbia, Pennsylvania, a fine of not more than $600 for each offense, plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of such fine and costs, such person or persons shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days. Each day that the said violation continues after notice thereof shall constitute a separate offense.