The construction, repair, replacement or maintenance of any new or existing sidewalks, curbs and/or curb ramps in the Borough shall conform to the following specifications:
A. The construction, repair, replacement or maintenance of any new or existing sidewalks, curbs and/or curb ramps shall be the responsibility of the property owner or owners of the lot or lots abutting thereon.
B. When required by the Borough, the property owner shall enter into an agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Borough, providing for the maintenance of pedestrian facilities, including but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs and/or curb ramps.
C. The grade to which every sidewalk, curb or gutter shall be hereafter laid, constructed or repaired, other than that established in an approved subdivision or/or land development plan, shall be that fixed and designated by the Borough. When required by the Borough, grade cut sheets for the sidewalk or curb shall be provided for review prior to the installation of the structure.
D. No open gutters for conducting rainwater or drainage of any kind will be permitted to run over the top of sidewalks or curbs. All underground rain conductors shall be of pipe material such as cast iron, wrought iron, or approved PVC and shall be connected directly to a storm sewer pipe.
E. No person or persons, firm, corporation or other entity, shall construct or repair any sidewalk, curb or curb ramp or gutters within the public right-of-way without first applying for and obtaining a permit for the same from the Borough. No permit will be required for new sidewalks, curbing or gutters to be constructed in an approved subdivision and/or land development, which is to be installed by the property owner or developer.
F. The Borough of Blossburg reserves the right to waive, modify or remove any or all of the requirements contained herein upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer or Manager.
(Ord. 453, 2/ /2024, §2)