521.06 DUTY TO KEEP SIDEWALKS IN REPAIR AND CLEAN.

   (a)   For purpose of this section, the following definitions apply:

      (1)   “Driveway” means an area on private property where automobiles and other vehicles are operated or allowed to stand.

      (2)   “Driveway approach” means an area, construction or improvement between the roadway of a public street to a definite area of the private property, such as parking area, a driveway or a door at least seven feet wide, intended and used for the ingress and egress of vehicles. The component parts of the driveway approach are termed the apron, the end slopes or the curb return, and the sidewalk section.

      (3)   “Apron” means that portion of the driveway approach extending from the back of the sidewalk section to the right-of-way line or a designated length, lying between the end slopes of the driveway approach.

   (b)   No owner or occupant of abutting lands shall fail to keep the sidewalks, curbs driveway approaches and aprons, or gutters in repair and free from snow, ice or any nuisance.

   (c)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

(ORC 723.011; Ord. 2020-2-14. Passed 2-12-20.)