(a) The Village shall inspect sidewalks to determine whether they create a hazard. The Village shall investigate all complaints filed by any citizen alleging that a sidewalk creates a hazard.
(b) A property owner (or owner of the lot abutting such sidewalk) will be notified to repair a sidewalk if it is severely cracked, chipped or broken and/or there is a grade variation of not less than 3/4 inch between sections.
(c) Whenever the Village Administrator finds that a sidewalk should be constructed or that a paved sidewalk or sidewalk area, including driveways and the grass strip, is not in good repair or is not free from nuisance, he shall cause the owner of the property (or owners of the lot abutting such sidewalk) to be notified in writing, to have the necessary construction, reconstruction or repairs made. Such notice shall be served on the owner or his agent in the manner provided by law for the service of summons in civil action. For the purpose of such service, any person charged with the collection of rent or the payment of taxes on the property, or having general control of it in any way, shall be considered the agent of the owner. Construction or reconstruction shall be completed within sixty days from the date of service of notice, unless the time is extended by the Village Council.
(d) Where there is no resident owner in Hardin County, or no agent available for service of notice or the place of residence of the owner cannot be found, the notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village.
(Ord. 2006-12. Passed 11-7-06.)