[Adopted 9-21-1959 by Ord. No. 8]
Upon petition of owners of property representing a majority
in number of feet front of the properties abutting on the roads or
highways where such curbs are to be constructed, the owner or owners
of any lot, parcel, tract of land or premises fronting or abutting
on said affected public street, road or avenue within the Township
of Upper Makefield upon which a grade has heretofore, or hereafter
shall be established, shall upon receipt of 60 days' written
notice from the Township, at their respective costs and expense, begin
to construct and thereafter repair and maintain the curbing in front
of and along the property owned by them, and to complete fully the
same within 60 days after said notice be given.
The aforementioned notice shall be sent by registered mail by
the Secretary of the Board of Supervisors to the last known address
of the individuals, association or corporation in whose name the title
to the lot, parcel, tract of land, or premises, appears of public
record to be owned, and, if such registered mail be returned unclaimed,
then and in that event, such notice shall be given by posting one
copy of the same on the land or premises involved.
Upon failure of any owner or owners to comply with the provisions
of this Part, and to commence the construction of said curbing or
repair and maintain the same within 60 days after the mailing of said
notice, and to complete fully such construction, repair and maintenance
within 60 days after the date of said notice, the Township of Upper
Makefield shall enter upon and construct, pave, repair or maintain
the curbing and enter the cost thereof, together with 5% additional,
as a lien against said lot, parcel, tract of land or premises.
