[HISTORY: Adopted by The Commissioners of St. Michaels as
indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply: [Added 4-18-2018 by Ord. No. 487]
DEBRIS — Scattered litter, leaves or other loose
materials lying on a public sidewalk or pedestrian corridor.
MAINTENANCE — To keep a sidewalk clear of all
ice, snow, weeds, grass, debris and other obstructions.
OBSTRUCTION — Any object whatsoever which completely
or partially blocks a path of travel on a public way or pedestrian
corridor, including but not limited to all structures, appurtenances,
fixtures and encumbrances attendant to a permitted use under this
chapter.
PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR — That portion of a public
sidewalk which shall remain visually and physically unencumbered for
a minimum of 4.5 feet in width. On those streets which are improved
with Town tree beds or utility poles, the pedestrian corridor will
be measured from the building side of the tree bed or utility poles.
Those areas between the curbline and tree beds/utility poles will
not be considered in establishing the pedestrian corridor nor shall
obstructions be permitted to be placed thereon. In those areas where
there are no Town tree beds or utility poles, the measurement will
be taken from the curbline, edge of the gutter pan or street pavement
on which the sidewalk abuts. Any object placed on the building side
of the pedestrian corridor must be located on privately owned property.
PUBLIC SIDEWALK — A paved area of concrete or
brick material adjacent to a Town street which has been used historically
or is intended to be used for pedestrian travel. Public sidewalks
may be located on public or private property.
PUBLIC WAYS — All streets, avenues, roads, highways,
public thoroughfares, lanes, and alleys.
REPAIR — Sidewalk repair shall be partial repair,
patching or correction of minor area of disrepair on any section or
length of sidewalk at or less than 50% of the total length of sidewalk.
REPLACEMENT — Sidewalk replacement shall be
considered complete replacement of any section or length of sidewalk
greater than 50% of the total length of sidewalk.