A. Duty of owners and occupants. The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No owner or occupant shall allow snow, ice, dirt or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 24 hours after its deposit thereon. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a violation.

B. Removal by City. The City Clerk/Treasurer or designee may cause removal from all public sidewalks all snow, ice, dirt and rubbish as soon as possible beginning 36 hours after any matter has been deposited thereon or after the snow has ceased to fall. The City Clerk/Treasurer or other designated person shall keep a record showing the cost of removal adjacent to each separate lot and parcel. The City Council may establish the charge for this service.