It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation owning or having in charge or control, any building, lot or premises in the city, fronting on any portion of an improved street or way, where a sidewalk is laid, either as owner, lessee, tenant or otherwise, to allow any portion of the sidewalk in front of the building, lot or premises, to be out of repair, and the person, firm or corporation must at all times keep the sidewalk in the condition that it will not endanger persons or property passing thereon, and will not interfere with public convenience in the use thereof.
(1994 Code, § 12.04.070) Penalty, see § 10.99