(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OBSTRUCTION. The prevention or impairment of passage on the sidewalk by pedestrians or wheelchairs.
SIDEWALK. A public way established for pedestrian and wheelchair travel.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to obstruct or cause obstruction of a sidewalk or to permit a sidewalk bordering upon real property owned by that person to be obstructed.
(C) Exceptions include the following.
(1) Goods delivered or to be shipped may be placed upon a sidewalk for up to eight hours, provided that a route safely negotiable by wheelchair traffic is provided around the obstruction in the immediate area of the obstruction.
(2) Debris or precipitation deposited by snowstorm, wind, flood or other natural phenomena, or by disaster such as fire or collision, shall be removed within 48 hours of the time the sidewalk became obstructed.
(Prior Code, § K-3-3) Penalty, see § 151.999
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-30-2 and 9-30-5