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1. Is the homeowner responsible for maintaining the sidewalks, driveways and front or side yards?

Yes. The homeowner or landlord is responsible for maintaining sidewalks, driveways and areas around the bases of trees in sidewalks up to the curb.

In these areas, property owners are responsible for repairing cracked pavement, removing debris and weeds, and shoveling snow in the winter. The homeowner is responsible for making their tenants aware of all town codes.

2. Who is responsible for repair or replacements of sidewalks?

The property owner is responsible for the repair of sidewalks bordering the property; the fall is a good time for sidewalk repair.

However, if a borough tree or planting damages a curb or sidewalk, the borough is responsible for repairs or replacement of the sidewalks. All other damage is the responsibility of the homeowner.

3. Who is responsible for snow removal?

All homeowners are responsible for removing snow from driveways, walkways and sidewalks. Ordinance 1462-2011 amending sections of chapter 380: All sidewalks, walkways, handicapped ramps and staircases, shall be cleared to a width of 42 inches or the maximum width of the sidewalk, walkway, handicapped ramp or staircase.

No person, partnership, corporation, or other entity shall cause to permit any snow or ice accumulated within the boundaries of the property be deposited onto, upon, or in a manner as to limit access to any street, sidewalk, crosswalk, or other public property. Fines will be issued of $50 - $150 for persons found in violation.

Snow Procedures page. 

4. What should I do with my planters that are on my sidewalks when it snows?

The Department of Public Works (DPW) suggests to place all planters away from the curbside before it snows. That way, there is less of a chance they will break when DPW plows the streets. For more information about this, please visit the Snow Procedures page.