(1) It is unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building having a cellar, which opens upon any street or sidewalk, to fail to keep the door or other coverings in good repair and safe for the passage of the customary traffic on the street or sidewalk. If the owner or occupant of any such building shall neglect or refuse to repair properly any such door or covering within twenty four (24) hours after notice from the public works director or his designee to do so, the city shall make such repairs, to be made at the expense of the owner or occupant.
(2) It is unlawful to construct or maintain coal holes or other openings in streets or sidewalks, except with the special permission of the public works director, and under the direction and supervision of the public works director. (Ord. 2006-18, 2006)