Pennsylvania § 5901 - Power to lay out and establish grades.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5901 — Power to lay out and establish grades., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5901. Power to lay out and establish grades.
Townships may, by ordinance, lay out and establish sidewalks, curbs, gutters and surface water drains along any street and, with the consent of the Secretary of Transportation, along any State highway, and, with the consent of the county commissioners, along any county road. Townships may establish grades for the sidewalks, which may be separate and apart from the grade established for the street or highway. For the purposes of this section, a township may acquire land by purchase, gift or the right of eminent domain.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5901
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5901 cover?
Section 5901 ("Power to lay out and establish grades.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5901?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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