Sidewalks shall be required unless waived by the approving authority pursuant to subsection 25-9.7i. In weighing such waiver requests the approving authority shall analyze the probable volume of pedestrian traffic, the street classification in instances where streets are involved, school bus stops, the development’s location in relation to other populated areas, and the general type of improvement intended. Sidewalks shall be at least four feet wide and located a minimum of three feet back from the curb line. Sidewalks shall be at least four inches thick, except at points of vehicular crossing where they shall be at least six inches thick, of Class C concrete having a twenty-eight-day compressive strength of 4,000 p.s.i., and shall be airentrained. Such driveway areas shall be reinforced with a six by six 10/10 welded wire mesh.

Inspection. All new sidewalks required by this Land Development Code or substantial replacement, 50% or more, of an existing sidewalk, shall be inspected for conformity to the established standards.

Fees. A fee of $50 will be charged for each inspection of the sidewalk. When curbing is done contemporaneously with a sidewalk project only one fee of $50 will be charged for the pre- and post- inspections.

Penalty. Anyone who violates section 25-27.34b.2 shall be subject to a fine as established in the general penalties. Each twenty-four-hour period shall constitute a separate violation for purposes of enforcement action.

Use of public sidewalks, display of merchandise. Except as provided herein no person shall display any merchandise for sale or exhibition, or place any sign, or other obstruction on any public property in the Borough including but not limited to public walks, utility space, rights-of-way and streets.