The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Public improvement." The term includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The building, paving, grading, rebuilding, repaving and regrading of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
(2) The creation, extension and renovation of water and sewerage collection, transmission, treatment and disposal systems.
(3) The creation, extension and renovation of storm, surface and subsurface drainage systems.
(4) The construction, reconstruction and repair of wharves and docks.
(5) The installation of pipes, wires and conduits relating to city-supplied utility services.
(6) The installation, maintenance or operation of lighting that services the streets and sidewalks within the city.
(7) The planting, maintaining, trimming, transplanting, removal and protection of shade trees.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 145A - Assessments for Public Improvements
Section 145A01 - Authority to assess
Section 145A02 - Method of assessment
Section 145A03 - Notice of assessment
Section 145A04 - Appeals to court
Section 145A05 - Benefits and damages
Section 145A06 - Return by city of assessments paid on property unlawfully assessed