1707.14 SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS AND APRONS.

   (a)   All sidewalks, driveways and parking areas shall be maintained in a proper state of repair.

   (b)   Public sidewalks must be kept free of vegetation growing in cracks or joints. Any change in the level of a sidewalk, or any crack, exceeding one inch (26 millimeters) shall be considered hazardous and must be repaired.

   (c)   Driveways and parking lots shall be maintained free of potholes and other surface irregularities and shall be maintained in accordance with the specifications prescribed in Chapters 1197 and 1512 of these Codified Ordinances.

   (d)   Public sidewalks shall not be patched or resurfaced, but must be replaced with concrete in accordance with the specifications prescribed in Chapter 1529 of these Codified Ordinances. Leveling of sidewalk sections is permitted.

   (e)   All driveway aprons shall be kept in a proper state of repair, free of holes, surface deterioration or cracks which cause sections to become loose or otherwise hazardous. All repairs or replacements of driveway aprons shall be of concrete. However, if the apron covers a drainage pipe and may be subject to movement, a written waiver must be obtained from the Code Official to allow installation of asphalt.

   (f)   No owner or occupant of abutting lands shall fail to keep the sidewalks, curbs or gutters in repair and free from snow, ice or any other nuisance.

   (g)   All parking areas shall be properly maintained with each parking space distinctly marked with clearly painted lines.

(Ord. 145-13. Passed 7-1-13.)