(A) When the city official finds sidewalks to be unsafe or defective, the city may proceed to have the abutting property owners repair or replace the sidewalks.
(B) In the event the repairs and/or replacement had not been completed upon notice to the property owner the city may refer the matter to the Union/Walton Code Enforcement Board.
(C) In the event three (3) or more residents file a petition with the City Administrative Officer alleging a sidewalk is defective or unsafe. Upon city inspection determining a defective sidewalk, the city officer shall notify the adjacent property owner or owners of the complaint. In the event the property owner does not take remedial action within fifteen (15) days of being served the notice, the city may refer the matter to the Union/Walton Code Enforcement Board.
(D) If the property owners fail to comply, the city may repair and place a lien for the costs of the repair on the adjacent property owner or owners fronting the subject sidewalk.
(E) The city shall send the abutting property owner a notice of the defects and the necessary repairs the property owner needs to have done and a time line for the repairs.
(Ord. 2021-12, passed 6-7-21; Am. Ord. 2022-04, passed 3-21-22)