[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Birnamwood as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 12-13-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10]
It is the intent of the Village of Birnamwood that all Village
sidewalks are to be kept clean of snow and ice.
A.
The owner, occupant or person in charge of each and every building
or structure or unoccupied lot in the Village fronting or abutting
any street shall clean, or cause to be cleaned, the sidewalk in front
of or adjoining each such building or unoccupied lot of snow or ice
to the width of such sidewalk and to the street surface within 24
hours after the cessation of a snowfall or ice storm.
B.
When ice has formed on any sidewalk so that it cannot be immediately
removed, the persons herein referred to shall keep the same sprinkled
with salt, ashes, sawdust or sand.
No person shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, any snow
or ice taken and removed from his premises or elsewhere upon any sidewalk,
alley, parkway, public place or street in the Village. Snow shall
not be piled at or near intersections so as to obstruct the view of
pedestrians or operators of motor vehicles.
The failure to remove or remedy the deposit of any snow or ice
upon any sidewalk, alley or street of the Village contrary to the
provisions of this article shall be and is declared to be a nuisance
and, in addition to the penalty provided for violation of this article,
the Village may summarily remove any snow so deposited and cause the
cost of said removal to be charged to the owner of the property from
which said snow or ice has been removed. If not paid within 30 days,
such charge shall be extended upon the current or next tax roll as
a charge for current services, as provided in § 66.0627,
Wis. Stats.
This article is effective on publication or posting.
