(A) Sidewalks must be maintained in reasonable repair so that it is reasonably safe and convenient for public travel. No person shall permit any sidewalk which adjoins or abuts property owned by him or her to fall into a state of disrepair or be unsafe.
(B) If any owner of land shall fail or neglect to keep any sidewalk along the front, rear or side of land owned by him or her so that it is reasonably safe and convenient for public travel, he or she shall be liable to the city for any damages recovered against the city by any person by reason of such sidewalk being in a condition of disrepair or otherwise unsafe. This liability of the property owner shall exist even if the property owner does not receive any prior notice from the city to repair the sidewalk abutting his or her property as set forth in § 174.012(A) of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 32-11) (Ord. 829, passed 10-12-1987) Penalty, see § 10.999