16-115 REMOVAL OF SNOW OR ICE FROM PUBLIC SIDEWALKS.

(A) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner of record or the occupant of property immediately adjacent to a public sidewalk on public right-of-way to remove from the sidewalk any snow or ice which accumulates on such sidewalk or obstructs such sidewalk within twenty-four (24) hours after the ice forms or the snow ceases to fall thereupon, provided that where the ice accumulated is of such character as to make removal thereof impossible, the sprinkling or placement of sand thereon within the time specified for removal in such a manner as to make such sidewalk safe for travel of pedestrians shall be deemed compliance with the provisions of this section. (Ord. 7456)

(B) In the case of any property owner of record or occupant refusing or neglecting to comply with the provisions of subsection (a), and after a verified inspection of a public complaint of such non-compliance, inspection personnel of the Department of Neighborhood Resources shall notify the occupant of violation and if the occupant is not the property owner of record, the Department shall mail a written notice of violation to the property owner of record ordering the prompt removal of the snow or ice. Failure to remove the snow or ice within five (5) days after notice of violation has been mailed may result in the citation of the property owner of record or occupant pursuant to subsection (C). (Ord. 7456)

(C) Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be considered a municipal offense and upon an adjudication of guilty, the violator shall be fined $20.00. Each day of a continuing violation shall be deemed a separate offense. (Ord. 7456)