The owner of every building or lot and the owner
of every vacant lot within the Borough of Riverdale shall keep the
sidewalks in front of such premises in good and sufficient repair
for the general use of the public.
All sidewalks shall be maintained with no dangerous
or hazardous cracks, broken areas, protruding tree roots or other
projections jutting into the pathway which may create a potential
hazard by causing an individual to trip, fall or otherwise be injured.
It shall be a violation of this article for
an owner to fail to keep the sidewalks in front of his premises in
sufficient repair. The owners, either by individuals, partners or
corporations, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.