(a) No owner of any lot or land abutting upon any street shall refuse, fail or neglect to repair or keep in repair the sidewalk in front of such land or lot. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether a sidewalk is in a state of repair:
(1) Adjoining sections or parts thereof whose edges differ vertically by more than one-half inch (1/2");
(2) Adjoining sections with open joints greater than five-eighths of an inch (5/8") in width;
(3) Sections that are cracked so that pieces are missing or loose;
(4) Sections sloping away from the street unless so constructed by design;
(5) Sections with cross slopes exceeding three-fourths of an inch (3/4") vertical per one foot (1') horizontal;
(6) Sections that cause an abrupt change in the longitudinal grade of the sidewalk;
(7) Sections with deteriorating surfaces presenting loose aggregate;
(8) Sections containing structures such as cellar doors, grates, water boxes, meter pits or hatches, which protrude above the sidewalk more than one-half inch (1/2") so that they present a tripping hazard; and
(9) Sidewalks constructed without the approval of the City.
(b) All bushes, hedges and trees located on private property shall be kept trimmed by the owner or occupant of that property so as to prevent interference with the normal use of the sidewalks abutting that property.
(c) Structures including but not limited to retaining walls, fences, light fixtures, or planters shall be kept in repair by the owner or occupant of that property, so as to prevent injury and allow for the normal and obstructed use of the sidewalks abutting the property.
(Ord. 4-16. Passed 2-22-16; Ord. 13-19. Passed 9-9-19.)