(A) Establishment of snow and ice clearance districts. The City Council may, from time to time, establish by resolution snow and ice clearance districts, the boundaries of which are to include the areas of the most concentrated and substantial pedestrian traffic areas in the city.
(B) Sidewalks to be cleared within snow and ice clearance districts. The occupant of every lot or premises adjoining any street, or the owner of a lot or premises adjoining any street, if the same are not occupied, within a designated snow and ice clearance district, shall clear ice and snow from sidewalks adjoining the lot or premises within the time herein required. When any snow or ice ceases to fall during the daylight hours, the snow or ice shall be cleared from the sidewalks within 12 hours after the cessation. When snow or ice ceases to fall during the night time, it shall be cleared from the sidewalks by 12:00 p.m. of the day following. For purposes of this section, CLEAR SNOW AND ICE means taking those steps reasonably necessary to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk so that it is reasonably safe and convenient for pedestrian travel.
(C) Failure to clear. If any occupant or owner of a lot or premises located within a snow and ice clearance district neglects or fails to clear ice or snow from the sidewalk adjoining his or her premises within the time set forth herein, or shall otherwise permit ice or snow to accumulate on the sidewalk, he or she shall be responsible for a violation of this chapter. In addition, the Superintendent may cause the same to be cleared and the expense of removal shall become a debt to the city from the owner of the premises, and may be collected as any other debt to the city, including, without limitation, as a single lot assessment in accordance with § 32.77.
(Am. Ord. 171113-1, passed 11-13-2017) Penalty, see §
96.99