It is the responsibility of the owner of private property which abuts any sidewalk on public property to maintain such sidewalk in a safe condition. Any construction shall conform to the requirements of this section. In the event that the property owner fails to conform to this requirement, then the city may take steps to perform the maintenance requirements and to assess the property owner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Am. Ord. 121, passed 9-16-1991)