9-1-13: INJURY TO NEW SIDEWALKS:

It shall be unlawful to walk upon, drive any vehicle upon, or injure any newly laid sidewalk, curb or gutter while the same is guarded by a warning sign or barricade, or to knowingly injure any soft or newly laid sidewalk, curb or gutter. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)

9-1-14: OBSTRUCTIONS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, create or maintain any obstruction on any sidewalk except as may be specified by ordinance or by the director of public works. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)

9-1-15: BARRICADES:

Any person laying or repairing any pavement on a sidewalk or making an excavation in the same, shall maintain suitable barricades to prevent injury of any person or vehicle by reason of the work. Such barricades shall be illuminated at nighttime. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)

9-1-16: DISTURBING BARRICADES:

It shall be unlawful to disturb or interfere with any barricade or lights lawfully placed to protect or make any new pavement or excavation or opening in any public sidewalk. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)

9-1-17: PRIVATE USE:

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any sidewalk space for the display of goods or merchandise for sale, unless otherwise authorized by ordinance or by the director of public works, or to write or make any sign or advertisement on any such pavement, except otherwise authorized by ordinance or by the director of public works. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994; amd. Ord. 590, 10-18-2021)

9-1-18: DEPOSITS ON SIDEWALKS:

It shall be unlawful to deposit on any public sidewalk any material which may be harmful to the pavement thereof, or any waste material, or any glass or other articles which might cause injury to persons, animals or property. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994)

9-1-19: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS:

It shall be the duty of the abutting property owner and tenant to maintain and repair the sidewalks in front of and adjoining their property to allow the safe travel on the sidewalk by pedestrians and passersby. The abutting property owner and tenant must also ensure the sidewalk is free from obstructions (e.g., boxes, rocks, firewood, tricycles, breaks in the sidewalks, cracks in the sidewalks or any other obstacle). If the sidewalk is icy, sanding and/or deicing treatment is required. Where the owner or occupant fails to maintain the sidewalk in good repair or fails to remove snow and ice or other obstructions, the city may make any necessary repair or remove such obstruction and assess the cost thereof to the abutting property. Notice is not required prior to an assessment. (Ord. 416, 1-3-1994; amd. Ord. 494, 3-1-2010)