It shall be the duty of the owner of every parcel of real estate
adjoining a public sidewalk, whether the parcel of real estate is
occupied by a structure or not, to keep such sidewalks adjoining such
property free from debris, snow and ice.
Snow and ice shall be removed from all sidewalks within 24 hours
after the end of a snowfall.
In case snow and ice on any sidewalk shall be frozen so hard
that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk, the owner
shall, within 24 hours, cause said sidewalk to be strewn and kept
strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust or other suitable material so as
to be no longer dangerous to life and limb. As soon as practical thereafter,
the sidewalk shall be completely cleared of snow, ice and other materials
strewn thereon, as provided in this article.
Whenever the owner or occupant of every parcel of real estate
adjoining a public sidewalk fails to remove the snow and ice from
such sidewalk adjoining such property within the time specified in
this article or within 24 hours after being notified, in writing,
by the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Schroeppel to remove
the same, a summons may be issued to the property owner, and the Superintendent
of Highways may remove said snow or ice from such sidewalk to preserve
public health, welfare and safety and notify the Town Clerk of the
expense incurred by the amount of labor, equipment and materials used.
The Town Clerk shall promptly present to the owner or occupant
of each parcel a bill for the removal of snow and ice as certified
by the Superintendent of Highways. If not paid within 30 days, the
cost thereof shall be assessed against the property and become a lien
thereon, collectible in the same manner as delinquent Town taxes.
The owner(s) of buildings adjacent to public sidewalks shall
prevent the falling of snow, ice or water from such buildings upon
said public sidewalks.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of
this article, or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation,
or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not
affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be
confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
or part of this article or in its application to the person, individual,
firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy
in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.