914.01 PURPOSE; STATE OF DISREPAIR AND NUISANCE PROHIBITED.
   (a)   The terms of Sections 914.01 through 914.08 shall be construed for the benefit of the public using of the sidewalks, driveway approaches, and crosswalks but shall not be arbitrary as against the property owner.
 
   (b)   A state of disrepair and nuisance shall be considered such condition as would prevent the safe use of the public sidewalk, driveway approach, and crosswalk hereinafter set forth.
      (1)   A raise of depression between sections in the sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk in excess of 3/4 inch.
      (2)   Loose, broken portions of concrete in the sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk which provides an unstable walking area or broken portions which have been removed from the sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk.
      (3)   Areas of sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk that have been caused to sink or tilt from its normal position due to undermining or sinking of subsurface that provides unsafe walking conditions.
      (4)   Areas of sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk that have become broken, raised, or tilted by roots of trees to such extent that the public safety would be affected.
      (5)   Areas of sidewalk, driveway approach, or crosswalk that contain pitted or deteriorated slabs where water can lie and freeze and/or indentations which are capable of causing a person to stumble and/or fall.
      (6)   Concrete aprons and/or walks that contain cracks that are one-quarter inch (1/4") wide or more which are topped with asphalt or other type of material.
         (Ord. 2004-6. Passed 2-23-04.)