(A) No person shall place, throw or leave, or cause to be placed, thrown or left any obstruction or encumbrance in or on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public ground, except as authorized by this chapter or other ordinance.
(B) Any person who shall place or leave or cause to be placed or left, any encroachment, obstruction or encumbrance in or on any street, alley, sidewalk or other public ground shall in all cases be liable to the village and to private persons for all injury or damages arising therefrom.
Penalty, see § 97.999
Statutory reference:
State law as to power of village to prevent and remove obstructions on streets, see 65 ILCS 5/11-80-3