(a) Public sidewalks and tree lawns, within the public right of way and serving all classifications of property, are the responsibility of, and shall be maintained by, the abutting property owner, whether the property is built upon or vacant.
(b) If any property owner fails to maintain his or her sidewalks or tree lawns abutting, the Village shall, after ten days' notice to the property owner, mailed or delivered to his or her last known mailing address, perform the necessary maintenance at the owner's expense. If the owner fails to pay such expenses within thirty days, the Village shall place such charges on the real estate taxes for such property and/or pursue any other legal remedies available for collection of such charges.
(Ord. 1995-37. Passed 11-15-97.)