It shall be the duty of the tenant, occupant or occupiers of occupied property or premises or the person in charge of unoccupied property or premises and vacant ground within the township, not later than 24 hours after snow has ceased to fall or the formation of ice, to clear or cause to be cleared a pathway in the paved footway or sidewalk of the street or highway upon which such premises or property abuts. Such pathway shall not be less than 30 inches in width and shall be thoroughly cleared to that extent of snow and ice or other obstructions.