Sec. 11-2-40. - Sidewalk cleaning, generally.

(a)

It shall be the duty of every owner or occupant of any lot, property or parcel of land within the City, or their agent, to keep the sidewalks in the public right-of-way adjacent to such lot or parcel of land free and clear of snow, ice, mud and all other obstructions. It is unlawful to fail to keep the sidewalks free and clear of snow, ice, mud and all other obstructions. Snow, ice, mud and other obstructions cleared from sidewalks shall not be deposited on public streets or alleys.

(b)

Whenever there is an accumulation of snow, ice, mud or any other obstruction upon the sidewalk adjacent to any lot or parcel of land within the City sufficient to constitute a hazard thereon to persons or property as determined by the Chief of Police or their designee, the Chief of Police or their designee shall cause notice in writing to be served personally upon the owner or occupant of the property or their agent, or posted in a conspicuous place on the property, ordering such person to remove such snow, ice, mud or any other obstruction within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of serving or posting the notice. Verification of such notice shall be provided to the City Clerk. It is unlawful to fail to comply with the notice to clear sidewalks.