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.