[Amended 6-9-1970 by Ord. No. 404; 5-29-1973 by Ord. No. 431]
From and after the effective date of this article, it shall
be the duty of every owner of real estate in the Borough of Manheim
to construct and maintain a proper curb and sidewalk on his property,
the sidewalk to be of the width prescribed by ordinance, provided
that curbing and sidewalk installation will not be required on streets
and/or alleys whose width does not exceed 25 feet unless Borough Council
by resolution determines that traffic flow or control of surface water
warrants such installation for purposes of proper maintenance of such
street or alley.
[Amended 9-21-1955 by Ord. No. 286]
Upon the neglect of any owner of real estate to construct or
properly maintain a curb and sidewalk, the Borough Council may service
upon such owner, in the manner prescribed by law, a notice stating
that, unless the work is done within 30 days after such notice, the
Borough shall cause such work to be done at the expense of such owner.
If the notice is not complied with, the Borough shall cause
the work specified in the notice to be done, and the cost of doing
the work and 10% additional, together with all charges and expenses,
shall be collected from the owner of the property either by filing
a municipal claim therefor or suit in assumpsit.
From and after the effective date of this article, all newly
constructed sidewalks shall be laid to the proper Borough grade, shall
have a slope toward the curb of 1/4 inch to each one foot, and shall
be constructed of one of the following materials:
A. Good quality concrete, at least four inches thick and properly finished;
B. Good quality brick, imbedded in and interspaced with good quality
cement mortar; or
C. Flagstones imbedded in and interspaced with good quality cement mortar.
All private crossings shall maintain the same pitch and levels
as specified for sidewalks and be constructed of like material.
[Amended 7-14-1992 by Ord. No. 524]
From and after the effective date of this article, all newly
constructed curbs shall be of concrete, eight inches in width and
18 inches in depth, and shall be laid to the proper Borough grade.