This article is enacted to provide for the construction,
maintenance and repair of sidewalks in the Village of East Aurora,
New York, and for the assessment of all or part of the cost thereof,
and removal of ice and snow.
[Amended 2-7-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
A. Whenever the Village of East Aurora shall determine that an existing
sidewalk (including driveway aprons) is unsafe, dangerous or obstructed,
and by reason thereof is in need of repair, it shall notify in writing
the adjoining owner of such unsafe, dangerous or obstructed sidewalk
of such condition. If the owner shall not repair such sidewalk within
30 days of such notice, the Village shall cause such repair to be
made, and the cost thereof shall be paid by the owner.
B. If the cost thereof is not paid within 30 days after an invoice is
sent to the property owner, an action to recover the amount may be
maintained by the Village against the owner, or the amount thereof
may be included in the next annual tax levy.
The owner of lands fronting or abutting any
street, highway, traveled road, public lane, alley or square, shall
make, maintain and repair the sidewalk adjoining his lands and shall
keep such sidewalk free and clear of and from snow, ice and all other
obstructions. Such owner shall be liable for any injury or damage
by reason of omissions, failure or negligence to make, maintain or
repair such sidewalk.
[Added 3-14-2006 by L.L. No. 1-2006]
The head of the Department of Public Works shall
be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this article.