1. No plan which will require access to a highway under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shall be finally approved unless the plan contains a notice that a highway occupancy permit is required pursuant to § 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No. 428), known as the “State Highway Law,” or any amendments thereof, 36 P.S. § 670.101 et seq., before driveway access to a State highway is permitted.
2. The plan shall be marked to indicate that access to the State highway shall be only as authorized by a highway occupancy permit.
3. Neither the Department nor the Township to which permit-issuing authority has been delegated under the State Highway Law, 36 P.S. § 670.101 et seq., shall be liable in damages for any injury to persons or property arising out of the issuance or denial of a driveway permit, or for failure to regulate any driveway. Furthermore, the Township shall not be held liable for damages to persons or property arising out of the issuance or denial of a driveway permit by the Department.
(Ord. 2011-05, 3/14/2011, § 315)