[R.O. 1993 § 535.310; Code 1972 § 32-1; CC 1988 § 24-71]
A.
All property owners living in such property, and all tenants living in rented property, shall within six (6) hours of daylight time after the snow has ceased falling from each storm, remove all of the snow and ice from all sidewalks bordering such property. Where it is impossible to remove ice, then sawdust, sand, cinders or other non-slip substances shall be placed on the ice.
B.
Where sidewalks are bordering vacant lots or unoccupied property, the owners of such property shall comply with this Section. Where the owners of such property are non-residents of the City, such sidewalks shall be cleaned at the option and expense of the City and shall be added to the City taxes on such property for the ensuing year, such expense and tax to be only the actual cost expended by the City for such purpose.
C.
Upon complaint being made to the Building Official by any citizen or officer thereof that this Section has not been complied with, any City Officer or duly authorized employee shall serve notice on such delinquent person, and should the sidewalk controlled by him/her not be cleaned within four (4) hours of daylight time after receipt of such notice, such person shall be subject to the penalty provisions of Section 100.220.