Chapter 12.08
REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE

Sections:

12.08.010    Person occupying property deemed.

12.08.020    Duty of person occupying property.

12.08.030    Violation – Penalty.

12.08.010 Person occupying property deemed.

The term “persons occupying property” means owners, tenants, subtenants and licensees who occupy or are entitled to occupy and make general use of the property; provided, that in the case of apartment houses, roominghouses, and similar buildings, the term “persons occupying property” means the person or persons owning or in control and management of the building on the property; and, provided further, that in the case of office buildings, duplexes, and other property occupied by more than one person, firm or family and not included above, the term “persons occupying property” means each of the owners or occupiers of such building whose premises or entrance are on street level, and they shall be responsible for so much of the sidewalk as is adjacent to their premises and/or entrance. (Ord. 74-08 § 2, 1974)

12.08.020 Duty of person occupying property.

It shall be the duty of persons occupying property abutting on public sidewalks to keep those sidewalks free from snow and ice. (Ord. 74-08 § 1, 1974)

12.08.030 Violation – Penalty.

Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 74-08 § 3, 1974)