(A) The following sidewalk conditions are determined to be contrary to general welfare and require the sidewalk blocks including bricks and paving stones in such condition to be repaired or the condition to be alleviated, as directed by the Building Inspector.
(1) Any block having a crack or cracks in it more than 5/8-inch wide.
(2) Adjoining blocks or portions thereof whose edges differ vertically by more than 5/8-inch.
(3) Blocks that have holes in them 5/8-inch or more in diameter or are cracked and broken so that pieces are missing or loose.
(4) Blocks having depressions, reverse cross slope (sloping away from the street) or below curb grade so as to impound mud or water.
(5) Blocks having a cross slope in excess of 3/4-inch vertical per one foot horizontal.
(6) Blocks that cause an abrupt change in the longitudinal grade of the sidewalk.
(7) Blocks that are ravelled, i.e., the surface has spalled or severely cracked.
(8) Blocks containing stumps, private signposts or other unauthorized obstructions in the sidewalk space.
(9) Blocks containing water stop-boxes, gas stop-boxes or similar items that are not at grade level.
(10) Sidewalks located so that:
(a) The sod area between the sidewalk and street protrudes above the sidewalk, thereby impounding water or causing water to drain along the sidewalk; or
(b) The sod areas on either side of the sidewalk are below the grade of the sidewalk.
(B) Every person owning real estate in the city is charged with the responsibility of maintaining and shall maintain and keep in proper repair, that portion of the sidewalk which parallels and/or abuts the street and lies within the street right-of-way immediately in front of, alongside of or in the rear of said person's real estate.
(Ord. 1992-17, passed - -)