(a) It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of every parcel of real estate in the City abutting upon any sidewalk, to keep such sidewalk abutting his premises free and clear of snow and ice, and to remove therefrom all snow and ice accumulated thereon within a reasonable time. A “reasonable time” shall not exceed twelve hours after the abatement of any storm during which such snow and ice may have accumulated.
(b) If, within a reasonable time after the abatement of any storm during which snow or ice has accumulated on any sidewalk, the owner or occupant of any premises abutting thereon has not removed the snow and ice therefrom, as required herein, then the City may remove the snow and ice, and the costs thereof shall be assessed against the lots and land abutting the cleared sidewalk. Notice of assessment shall be given to the owners of lots and land charged therewith, either by mail or publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Montgomery County, and all assessments, together with the costs of publication not paid within ten days after giving such notice shall be certified together with a penalty of five percent to the County Auditor for collection.
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.