(A) Clearing of sidewalks. The owner and the occupant or other person in control of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence to keep the walks safe for pedestrians and clear of all snow, ice, dirt and rubbish. No person shall allow snow, ice, dirt or rubbish to remain on the sidewalk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon or after the snow has ceased to fall.
('82 Code, § 4.211)
(B) Cleaning by city. Whenever any sidewalk has not been cleared as required by this section, the Street Commissioner may give written notice to the owner, occupant or other person in control of the property demanding that the sidewalk be cleaned within 24 hours or a lesser time as the Commissioner may determine is necessary for protection of the public health and safety. No notice shall be required respecting the clearing of snow from a sidewalk. If the sidewalk is not cleared within the time required, the Street Commissioner may have the sidewalk cleared and the owner of the property shall be responsible for all costs and expenses of clearing the sidewalk. If the owner fails to make payment within ten days of billing, the cost shall be taxed against the property provided by law.
('82 Code, § 4.212)
(C) Liability to city. The owner and the occupant or other person in control of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall indemnify the city for any liability, including the cost of defending against any claim, incurred by the city by reason of improper maintenance of the sidewalk or by reason of failure to keep the sidewalk clear of snow, ice, dirt or rubbish.
('82 Code, § 4.213) Penalty, see § 10.99