A. 
It is made the duty and routine obligation of all owners of land adjoining any street in the City to maintain in good repair and safe condition the sidewalks in front of the land.
B. 
For purposes of this section, a sidewalk shall be deemed not in good repair, if among other things:
1. 
Panels or pieces of same are displaced more than one-half (½) inch from adjacent panels or pieces; or
2. 
Entire pieces or panels are absent, or there exist pieces or panels broken into parts smaller than one square foot; or
3. 
The grade from one piece or panel to the adjacent piece changes by more than one-half (½) inch per foot in any direction; or
4. 
Handicap access ramps or driveways deviate from the slopes and dimensions included in the standards and specifications set by the City. This list is not intended to be exclusive.
C. 
The City Manager, Engineering Director, or a designee shall have the power and authority to determine the grade and width of all sidewalks, the material to be used, and the specifications for the repair upon any street or part thereof, or within any district in the City.
D. 
To be in safe condition, a sidewalk must be free of ice, snow, litter, debris, or any other condition that creates risk of harm to person or property.
(Ord. 1221 § 2, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1928 § 1, 2003)
If the owner of any lot or part thereof or parcel of land fails to maintain the sidewalk along such property, it shall be the duty of the City Manager, the office engineer, or a designee to mail to the property owner a notice entitled "Notice to Repair Sidewalk." The notice may also be posted on the property adjacent to the sidewalk.
Such notice shall direct the owner, agent or occupant of the property to immediately repair the sidewalk according to specifications prescribed by the City. The person mailing, and if applicable, posting the notice shall file with the City Recorder an affidavit of the mailing (and posting) of such notice, stating the date, to whom the notice was addressed, the address to which the notice was mailed, and place of posting, if applicable. The notice shall be sent to the last known address of the owner or agent, as shown on City or County records, and to the attention of the occupant at the property's street address. A mistake in the name of the owner or agent, or a notice sent in the name of other than the true owner or agent of such property, or any mistake in address, shall not invalidate the notice. The owner, agent, or occupant of the premises shall cause the repairs to be made within the time specified by the notice.
(Ord. 1221 § 3, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 3, 1991)
The owner, agent, or occupant, before making the repairs, shall obtain from the City a permit to do so, which shall prescribe the kind of repair to be made, the material to be used, and specifications therefor.
(Ord. 1221 § 4, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 4, 1991)
If the owner, agent, or occupant of any such lot or parts thereof, or parcel of land, fails, neglects, or refuses to make the sidewalk repairs within the time designated, the City Manager may, for safety purposes, cause the repairs to be made and keep an accurate account of the cost of the labor and materials used in making the repairs, including legal, administrative and engineering costs, for each lot or parcel of land and shall make available a report containing such information upon the City Council's request.
(Ord. 1221 § 5, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 5, 1991)
A. 
On completion of the repairs by the City, the City Manager or City Finance Director shall determine the cost as defined in Section 12.04.040. The City Manager or City Finance Director shall send a bill for the costs, by regular mail, to the owner of the property or the owner's agent, to the same address as the notice to repair, or to any later known address. The bill shall advise the property owner or owner's agent that within 30 days, the owner or owner's agent must pay the bill in full. Upon approval by the City Manager or City Finance Director, the owner or owner's agent may sign an agreement to pay the bill in installments. The installment program will allow applicants to make installment payments with interest for a period not to exceed five years. The City Finance Director shall administer the installment program and may adopt any rules, regulations, or forms necessary to administer the program. Beginning 30 days from the date of mailing of the bill, any unpaid bill will accrue interest at the current local government investment pool rate plus a 2% administrative fee until paid.
B. 
Thirty days from the date of mailing of the bill, the City Manager or City Finance Director is authorized to place a lien on the property.
C. 
Foreclosure proceedings may be initiated to collect any lien due for more than 60 days.
D. 
The City may also use any other remedies available to it to recover any unpaid bills, the interest thereon, and any costs or penalties.
E. 
In addition to the procedures set out above, the Council may establish local improvement districts for the purpose of repairing or reconstructing sidewalks and assessing and collecting the costs in accordance with the City's local improvement procedures.
(Ord. 1221 § 6, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 6, 1991)
The owners of land adjoining any street in the City shall be liable to any person suffering injury by reason of failure to maintain in good repair or safe condition the sidewalk in front of the land. The City disclaims any liability to any person suffering personal injury or property damage by reason of the owner's negligence in failing to maintain a sidewalk abutting the owner's property in good repair and safe condition. The property owner(s) shall be liable to the City for any amounts which may be paid or incurred by the City by reason of all claims, judgment, or settlement, and for all reasonable costs of defense, including investigation costs and attorney fees, by reason of a property owner's failure to satisfy the obligations imposed by this chapter to maintain in good repair and safe condition the sidewalks in front of the land.
(Ord. 1221 § 7, 1970; Ord. 1697 § 7, 1991; Ord. 1928 § 2, 2003)
The provisions of Chapter 1.08, "Shortform Uniform Complaint and Citation Method and Code Enforcement Procedures" may be used to enforce this chapter.
(Ord. 1697 § 9, 1991)
Violation of Section 12.04.010 is punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than $250. When the violation is a continuous one, each day the violation continues to exist shall be deemed a separate violation.
(Ord. 1697 § 10, 1991)