All private driveways hereafter constructed across any pavement shall be of a width of not less than that required by Chapter 198, Subdivision and Land Development, as amended, as if set forth herein.
Before any driveway may be constructed, and
before any curb cut may be made, a permit shall be obtained from the
Township. All driveways shall be laid in accordance to the specifications
furnished by the Township at the time of permit application.
The fee for a driveway permit or curb cut permit
shall be fixed pursuant to a resolution of Township Council.
All paved portions of the sidewalk must not
be disturbed and the height and grade of same must remain the same
as before the driveway was constructed. The balance of the pavement
shall remain the same height and grade as before construction of the
driveway.
In case any person shall construct a driveway
or curb cut and shall not conform to the requirements of this article,
Township Council may order such person, firm, or corporation to remove
the improper work and replace the same in compliance with this article.
Notice to remove and replace the improper work shall be given by certified
mail and shall state that the person, firm or corporation shall have
30 days from the receipt of the notice to comply therewith. Upon noncompliance,
the Township may do or cause the requested repairs to be done and
may levy the cost of its work on such owner as a property lien to
be collected as provided by law.
