Whenever the director finds that any sidewalk, curb, or driveway is in need of reconstruction or repair in the interest of public safety or welfare, and such need is caused by action or actions attributable to the owner of land abutting such sidewalk, curb, or driveway, the director is authorized to give notice thereof to such owner and to require such owner to reconstruct or repair the sidewalk, curb, or driveway.
(Sec. 20-2.5, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 18, § 14-18.5)