Pennsylvania § 12903 - Effect of laying out street.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12903 — Effect of laying out street., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12903. Effect of laying out street.
With regard to land not previously used by the city as a passageway for public travel, the laying out and locating of a street in accordance with this chapter shall not in and of itself do any of the following:
(1) Authorize the entry upon or the appropriation of any property.
(2) Constitute the opening of any street or the taking or acceptance of any land.
(3) Obligate the city to improve or maintain the street or land.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12903
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12903 cover?
Section 12903 ("Effect of laying out street.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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