[Adopted 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 18-2015[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Art. IX, Sidewalk Permit Program, adopted 5-13-2013 by Ord. No. 16-2013.
[Amended 6-21-2021 by Ord. No. 15-2021]
The purpose of this article is to allow the Township to oversee the construction of new sidewalks ensuring construction standards for sidewalks.
A. 
A permit is required for construction, alteration or removal of any sidewalk within public right-of-way.
B. 
A permit is not required for:
(1) 
Initial installation of sidewalks in a subdivision where the work is covered by a performance guarantee required by the Planning Board; or
(2) 
Repair or replacement of less than eight linear feet of an existing sidewalk; and
(3) 
Sidewalks being replaced as part of the cost share sidewalk repair program.
A. 
Prior to construction, alteration or removal of any sidewalk within the public right-of-way, a property owner shall file an application to obtain a permit issued by the Township Engineer. The application would contain the following information:
(1) 
Name and address of applicant;
(2) 
Name and address of person performing work;
(3) 
Location by tax map block, lot and street address of the property where work is to be performed;
(4) 
Estimated cost of the work; and
(5) 
Detailed drawings showing the exact location of the proposed work as well as its width and depth.
B. 
There is a permit fee of $40 for each sidewalk permit.
Any person who shall violate any of the terms and conditions of this article shall be fined $100 per occurrence.