[Adopted 2-25-1901 (Ch. 102, Art. V of the 1971 Code)]
[Amended 10-13-1992; 5-12-1997]
A.
Every owner or occupant of a building or owner of
a vacant lot within the limits of said City who shall neglect or refuse
to remove any weeds, grass, household furniture, automotive parts
or other obstruction or accumulations from the sidewalk fronting or
abutting on said premises for a period of more than six hours, after
being notified to remove the same by the Commissioner of the Department
of Public Works or his designee or by the police authorities of said
City, shall be guilty of an offense within the meaning of the Penal
Law of the State of New York and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500. Each day
that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate
offense.
[Amended 4-23-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007]
C.
In the event of a failure to comply with a notice
served pursuant to this section, the Commissioner of Public Works
or his designee is authorized to enter upon the land where the subject
offense is occurring and remove the obstruction or accumulation and
cause it to be destroyed. The expense incurred by the City will be
assessed against the above-described land and shall constitute a lien
thereon and be collected as provided by law.
