The provisions of this article shall apply to all existing premises
and constitute minimum requirements and standards for safe maintenance
of public sidewalks within the limits of this City with regards to
snow, slush, and/or ice.
This article is intended to provide standards to safeguard public
safety and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the maintenance
of public sidewalks within the limits of this City.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
An employee of the City of Oswego with the authority to enforce
state and local ordinances and codes, including but not limited to
the Police, Fire and Code Enforcement Departments of the City.
Any real property owned by an individual, corporation, or other
entity is, when reported to or observed by Code Enforcement Officials,
subject to inspection by Code Enforcement Officials of the City of
Oswego, New York.
This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.