(A) Every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge of any building or lot of ground in the village, with the exception of single family residences as defined in the zoning code set forth in Chapter 156, abutting upon any public way or public place shall remove the snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of such building or lot of ground.
(B) If the sidewalk is of greater width than five feet, it shall not be necessary for such person to remove snow and ice from the same for a space wider than five feet.
(C) In case the snow and ice on the sidewalk shall be frozen so hard that it cannot be removed without injury to the pavement, the person having charge of any building or lot of ground as aforesaid shall, within the time specified, cause the sidewalk abutting on the premises to be strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust or some similar suitable material and shall, as soon thereafter as the weather shall permit, thoroughly clean the sidewalk.
(D) The snow which falls or accumulates during the day (excepting Sundays) before 4:00 p.m. shall be removed within three hours after the same has fallen or accumulated. The snow which falls or accumulates on Sunday or after 4:00 p.m. and during the night on other days shall be removed before 10:00 a.m.
(E) Any person who removes snow or ice from the public sidewalk or street shall not, as a result of his or her acts or omissions in such removal, be liable for civil damages. This section does not apply to acts or omissions amounting to willful or wanton misconduct in such snow or ice removal.
(C) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section, where no other penalty is specifically provided, shall be fined not more than $50.
(Ord. 2001-01, passed 1-10-01)