The city council has determined that it is important for the safety of the citizens of the city and people visiting during the winter months that sidewalks within the city be relatively free of snow and ice. Because of the limited resources and manpower available to the city, it is important for persons owning and occupying premises adjacent sidewalks that said persons make all reasonable efforts to clear the sidewalks which they control of snow and ice in a reasonably prudent fashion. The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted in furtherance of this policy determination.
(Ord. 613 § 1, 1987)
Every owner and/or occupant of any parcel of real property located within the city which is adjacent to a sidewalk shall be responsible for the removal of snow and ice which may fall or accumulate on the sidewalks immediately adjacent to or located upon such premises. Said owner or occupant shall make a reasonable effort to have the sidewalks cleared of snow and ice by 9:00 a.m. of every day after snowfall. In the event snow and ice accumulate so that it is not practical to remove, said owner or occupant shall provide for the dispersal of sand or other material upon said sidewalks so as to make a reasonable effort to allow the use of said sidewalks in a reasonably safe manner.
(Ord. 613 § 2, 1987)
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil infraction, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in an amount of not more than $25.00 for each violation. Each day in which any violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense. In addition, any violation of this chapter shall be deemed to be a public nuisance, subject to prevention or abatement by injunction or other appropriate legal remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 613 § 5, 1987)