12.08.070   Liability for creating conditions on or affecting sidewalks which cause injury to users.
A.   Every abutting property owner shall be directly liable to users of sidewalks adjacent to his, her or its property for dangerous or other conditions which have been created on or along the sidewalk, such as encroachments and debris.
B.   Any abutting property owner who has created a condition on or along the sidewalk adjacent to his, her or its property, which condition causes injury or damage to others, is liable and responsible, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the city, for any such injuries or damages which may be assessed against the city as a result of such condition. (Ord. 183 § 1, 1998)