For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
DEFECTIVE SIDEWALK. Any public sidewalk exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Vertical separations equal to three-fourths inch or more;
(2) Horizontal separations equal to three-fourths inch or more;
(3) Holes or depressions equal to three-fourths inch or more and at least four inches in diameter;
(4) Spalling over 50% of the surface of a single square of the sidewalk with one or more depressions equal to one-half inch or more;
(5) Spalling over less than 50% of a single square of the sidewalk with one or more depressions equal to three-fourths inch or more;
(6) A single square of sidewalk cracked in such a manner that no part thereof has a piece greater than one square foot;
(7) A sidewalk with any part thereof missing to the full depth; and
(8) A change from design or construction grade equal to or greater than three-fourths inch per foot.
OWNER. The person owning the fee title or the contract purchaser for purposes of notification required herein. For all other purposes, OWNER shall include the lessee, or person in possession.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. The construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, or removal of a public sidewalk or the excavating, filling, or depositing of material in the public right-of-way in connection therewith.
(Prior Code, § 6-8-2)