As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SIDEWALK
Any gravel, brick, cement, asphalt, or other material constructed
or paved as a path or walkway use for the convenience and safety of
the general public, except for sidewalks located in private residential
and business areas such as condominium complexes, elderly housing
complexes, commercial business complexes, and apartment buildings.
This exception shall not apply to sidewalks that adjoin public streets
and such aforementioned properties.
If the property owner, person, or entity in possession and control of property abutting a public sidewalk fails to remove or abate the snow or ice 24 hours after the cessation of a snow or ice storm or the refreezing of standing water or moisture from such public sidewalk, such person may be fined $50 for each day the snow or ice is not removed. If the Department of Public Works removes the snow or ice, as provided in §
204-21, the adjoining property owner shall be billed for the expense of said removal in addition to the penalties provided in this section.