CHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKSCHAPTER 13. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS\Article 5. Snow and Ice

It is hereby made the duty of the owner and the occupant of any lot abutting upon any sidewalk to cause to be removed from such sidewalk all snow and ice within 12 hours from the time that the snowfall or ice storm ceases, and to keep such sidewalks at all times free from the accumulation of snow and ice.

(Code 1975, 17-601; Code 1991)

It is hereby made the duty of the owner and of the occupant of any building or structure located near or adjacent to any street, alley or sidewalk to remove at his or her own expense any accumulation of snow or ice upon the roof or side thereof which overhangs or is likely to fall on such street, alley or sidewalk and which is dangerous or hazardous to pedestrians or vehicles on such street, alley or sidewalk.

(Code 1975, 17-602)

Any person violating the provisions of section 13-501 of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00 or be imprisoned not more than 30 days, or be both so fined and imprisoned.

(Code 1975, 17-603)