The following shall constitute the general sidewalk policies of the city.
(A) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of real property to maintain in good repair and safe condition all sidewalks which are adjacent to the owner’s property, including that portion of the sidewalk which runs to the middle of any adjacent public alley. This duty requires owners to keep sidewalks clear of all snow, ice, leaves, and other forms of debris as required under city ordinance.
(B) When seating is provided by a business for customers on or adjacent to sidewalks, the following additional requirements apply.
(1) Sidewalks shall be kept clear for the safe passage of pedestrian traffic. The portion of the sidewalk beginning at the outer edge of the curb on the portion of the sidewalk abutting a public roadway used for vehicular travel and extending no less than four feet towards the business/building shall be clear of any and all objects on the ground to a height of eight feet, whether permanent or temporary. In addition to other penalties, noncompliance with this provision could result in the permanent removal of obstructions.
(2) Customer seating must be along that portion of the sidewalk nearest to the business/building and not the portion abutting a public roadway used for vehicular travel. In addition to other penalties, violations of this provision may result in the inability of a business to sell alcohol under applicable state or local laws.
(Ord. 2020-06, passed 2-10-2021) Penalty, see § 10.99