All snow, ice, dirt, weeds, grass or rubbish remaining on a public sidewalk more than 24 hours after its deposit thereon is a public nuisance. The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use due diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No owner or occupant shall allow snow, ice, dirt, weeds, grass or rubbish to remain on the sidewalk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon.
(Prior Code, § 20-8) Penalty, see § 151.999