(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