It shall be the duty of the owner and occupant
of every property adjoining a public sidewalk, jointly and severally,
to repair and maintain the sidewalk in good condition, including maintenance
of the integrity of the walkway surface and repair or replacement
in kind as may be necessary.
It shall be the duty of the owner and occupant
of every property adjoining a public sidewalk, jointly and severally,
to keep the sidewalks adjoining such property free from snow, ice,
dirt, litter and other substances, materials and obstructions. The
owner and occupant shall be responsible for keeping any and all trash
cans located in front of his or her premises empty and replacing said
trash cans with new trash bags as needed. This chapter is applicable
whether the property is improved by a structure or not.
If the snow and/or ice on any sidewalk shall
be frozen such that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk,
such owner and occupant may, within the time specified in the preceding
section, cause such sidewalk to be strewn with ice melt, sand, ashes,
or other suitable substance so as to make the sidewalks safe for passage
of the public. As soon as practicable thereafter, the owner and occupant
shall completely clear the sidewalk of snow, ice and other materials
strewn thereon, as provided herein. In no event may the owner and
occupant use any substance that may cause damage and/or deterioration
to the sidewalk or which is not approved for use by the Highway Superintendent.
No vehicle repairs or maintenance shall be made
on any public property including public streets, sidewalks and parking
lots. Repairs and maintenance shall include, but not be limited to,
changing the oil and washing or polishing vehicles.