Part 1
Levying Special Assessments for Public Works Projects
Levying Special Assessments for Public Works Projects
§ 508-101. Findings and purpose.
§ 508-102. Levy of assessments.
§ 508-103. Qualified costs.
§ 508-104. Purpose for levying an assessment.
§ 508-105. Director of Public Works report.
§ 508-106. Public hearing.
§ 508-107. Assessment ordinance.
§ 508-108. Cost estimates.
§ 508-109. Lots already served.
§ 508-110. Corner parcels.
§ 508-111. Double frontage parcels.
§ 508-112. Private alleys.
§ 508-113. Appeal.
§ 508-114. Waivers of notice and hearing.
§ 508-115. Definitions.
Part 2
Snow and Ice Removal
Snow and Ice Removal
§ 508-201. Definitions.
§ 508-202. Snow and ice removal from sidewalks.
§ 508-203. Snow and ice removal from public transportation systems.
§ 508-204. Snow and ice removal from roofs.
§ 508-205. Depositing of snow and ice restricted.
§ 508-206. Noncompliance; work by City; cost recovery.
§ 508-207. Violations and penalties.
Part 3
Curb, Driveway, Sidewalk and Sidewalk Vault Standards and Fees
Curb, Driveway, Sidewalk and Sidewalk Vault Standards and Fees
§ 508-301. Curb permit, survey and fees.
§ 508-302. Street restoration fees; waiver ahead of paving.
§ 508-303. Curb construction requirements.
§ 508-304. Building line survey permit and fees.
§ 508-305. Driveway permit and fees.
§ 508-306. Sidewalk vault permit, liability agreement and fee.
§ 508-307. Constructing, repairing or opening sidewalks.
§ 508-308. Excavations.
§ 508-309. Time limit and extension request.
§ 508-310. Notice of sidewalk opening to Department of Public Works.
§ 508-311. Work to conform to City requirements and standards.
§ 508-312. Adoption of construction plan standards.
§ 508-313. Violations and penalties.
Part 4
Commercial Parking Lots
Commercial Parking Lots
§ 508-401. Definitions.
§ 508-402. Paving, grading and drainage regulations.
§ 508-403. License required; application and fee.
§ 508-404. Operation without license prohibited.
§ 508-405. Violations and penalties.
Part 5
Sidewalks and Curbs
Sidewalks and Curbs
§ 508-501. Permit required for curb and sidewalk work.
§ 508-502. Permit application.
§ 508-503. Sidewalk widths for public streets.
§ 508-504. Specifications for paving sidewalks and for curbing.
§ 508-505. Notice to recurb and relay sidewalks.
§ 508-506. Sidewalks for dedicated streets.
§ 508-507. Paving and repair of driveways required.
§ 508-508. Duty of owner to construct and repair at own expense.
§ 508-509. Work by City for failure to comply with notice.
§ 508-510. Cost collection by action at law or filing lien.
§ 508-511. Concrete curb specifications.
§ 508-512. Curb thickness and width.
§ 508-513. Radius curbs.
§ 508-514. Projecting porches, areaways or steps; cellar doors.
§ 508-515. Openings in sidewalk to be covered or guarded.
§ 508-516. Administration; violations and penalties.
Part 6
Radii of Curblines at Street Intersections
Radii of Curblines at Street Intersections
§ 508-601. Radii established.
§ 508-602. Conformance.
Part 7
Street Cut Permits
Street Cut Permits
§ 508-701. Purpose.
§ 508-702. Application.
§ 508-703. Rejection of application.
§ 508-704. Permit issuance and schedule for construction of street cuts.
§ 508-705. Charged surface.
§ 508-706. Pavement cuts on recently paved streets.
§ 508-707. Special site conditions.
§ 508-708. Inspection.
§ 508-709. Other related permits and fees.
§ 508-710. Construction standards.
§ 508-711. Comprehensive general liability and indemnification.
§ 508-712. Violations and penalties.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Reading 4-28-2008 by Ord. No. 35-2008 (Ch. 21 of the 2001 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Plumbing code — See Ch. 180, Part 10.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 180, Part 13.
Sidewalk cafes — See Ch. 479.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 515.
Trees — See Ch. 555.
Zoning — See Ch. 600.
STATE LAW REFERENCES
Sidewalk construction and repairs - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. §§13001 et seq.
Power to regulate and license commercial parking lots - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. § 12431.
Power to regulate projections and encroachments - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. § 12415.
Power to require sidewalk construction and repair - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. §§ 13001 et seq.
City to construct on failure of owner - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. § 13002.
Emergency repairs - See Third Class City Code, 11 Pa.C.S. § 13003.