Chapter 12.16
SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS – MAINTENANCE*

Sections:

12.16.010 Definitions.

12.16.020 Abutting property owner to maintain sidewalk in safe condition.

12.16.040 Expense of maintenance and repair to be borne by abutting property owner thereof.

12.16.050 Abutting property owner liability for injury or damage.

12.16.060 Restriction on materials to control ice and snow – Penalty.

* Prior ordinance history: Prior code §§ 9.40.010, 9.40.015 and 9.40.020.

12.16.010 Definitions.

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words used in this chapter shall have the meaning given in this section:

A. “Abutting property” includes all property having a frontage upon the margin of any street or other public place.

B. “Sidewalk” includes any structure or form of street improvement in the space between the property line and the roadway, known as the sidewalk area. (Ord. 99-27 § 23 (part), 1999: Ord. A-3541 § 1(part), 1987).

12.16.020 Abutting property owner to maintain sidewalk in safe condition.

It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property abutting upon a public sidewalk to maintain the sidewalk at all times in a safe condition, free of any and all obstructions or defects, including but not limited to ice and snow and tripping hazards. (Ord. 99-27 § 23 (part), 1999: Ord. A-3541 § 1(part), 1987).

12.16.040 Expense of maintenance and repair to be borne by abutting property owner thereof.

The burden and expense of constructing, maintaining and repairing sidewalks along the side of any street or other public place shall devolve upon and be borne by the property directly abutting thereon in the manner provided by law. (Ord. 99-27 § 23(part), 1999: Ord. A-3541 § 1(part), 1987).

12.16.050 Abutting property owner liability for injury or damage.

In case any injury or damage to any person shall be caused by the defective condition of any sidewalk, or ice or snow thereon, or by the lack of proper guards or railings on or along the property abutting on any public way, the abutting property where the injury or damage occurs and the owner or owners thereof shall be liable to the city, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for all damage, injuries, costs and disbursements which it may be required to pay to the person injured or damaged. (Ord. 99-27 § 23(part), 1999).

12.16.060 Restriction on materials to control ice and snow – Penalty.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether an owner or occupier of property, to use sodium chloride (salt), or a chloride based product, to control ice and snow conditions on the public sidewalks within the downtown area. (Ord. 99-27 § 23(part), 1999: Ord. A-3788 § 1, 1992).