§ 50-37. Sidewalks to be cleared and failure to clear.

(a)

The occupant of every lot or premises adjoining any street or the owner of the lot or premises, if the premises are not occupied, shall clear all snow and make a reasonable effort to remove all ice from sidewalks adjoining the lot or premises within the time herein required. Snow falling or accumulating shall be cleared from the sidewalks within 48 hours of the cessation of the snow event.

(b)

If any occupant or owner shall neglect or fail to clear ice or snow from the sidewalk adjoining his or her premises within the time limit or shall otherwise permit ice or snow to accumulate on the sidewalk, the city shall cause the same to be cleared, and the expense of removal shall be collectible as provided by the city schedule of fees and costs to be assessed.

(c)

No person shall pile, dump or place snow, ice or any other material on any sidewalk or public street in the city. Snow or ice shall not be plowed or moved across a public street or otherwise disposed of in any other place or in a manner so as to create a safety hazard to the people of the city.

(Ord. No. 428, 2-11-2016)