[Amended 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 1563]
This article is adopted in order to provide for the timely and
complete removal of snow, slush and ice from the sidewalks and curb
ramps in the City of Gardner to ensure that all residents, including
wheelchair users, the elderly, and others with disabilities, can traverse
public sidewalks safely.
The following words and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the following meanings:
ACCUMULATION
Any accumulation of snow, slush, or ice which does not melt
upon contacting the paved path.
CLEAR
To remove snow, slush or ice in a manner that clears the
full paved path or a minimum of 42 inches wide.
OWNER
The owner, occupant, tenant, mortgagee in possession, or
manager of any commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or residential building,
estate, or land abutting on a sidewalk.
PROPERTY
All land and the buildings thereon located in the City of
Gardner.
[Added 4-2-2018 by Ord.
No. 1610]
No person shall remove snow, slush or ice from privately owned
real property and place it upon any public sidewalk, street, or public
property.