Every person in charge or control of any building or lot of land fronting or abutting on a paved sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or otherwise, shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away snow and/or ice from a path of at least 28 inches in width from so much of said sidewalk as is in front of or abuts on said building or lot of land. Such person shall also maintain a minimum three-foot clear space completely around all fire hydrants located within all street rights-of-way abutting the property. The requirements of Subsections A, B, and C below shall also apply to fire hydrants.
A.
Except as provided in Subsection B hereof, snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain.
B.
In the event snow and/or ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person charged with its removal shall, within the time mentioned in Subsection A hereof, cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel reasonably safe and shall, as soon thereafter as weather permits, cause to be cleared a path in said sidewalk of at least 28 inches in width.
C.
If such owner, occupant, or tenant fails, neglects or refuses to comply with Subsection A above hereof within the time limits prescribed therein, the Township may proceed immediately to clear all snow and/or ice from the sidewalk of such delinquent and to collect the expense thereof, with any additional amount allowed by law, from such owner, occupant or tenant, which may be in addition to any fine or penalty imposed under this chapter.