Town Code Book – Chapter 12, Article 2
§ 12-60. Removal of Snow or Ice by Owner or Tenant
The owner or tenant of any land abutting a public street within the Town is required to remove, or cause to be removed, all snow or ice from the abutting sidewalks within twelve (12) daylight hours after such snow or ice has formed or fallen.
§ 12-61. Violations
Any owner or tenant who violates § 12-60 of this Article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), together with the costs of prosecution.
§ 12-62. Removal by Street Commissioner
If the owner or tenant refuses or neglects to remove snow or ice in the manner and within the time specified in § 12-60, the Common Council may, by or under the direction of the Street Commissioner or other authorized officer, cause the removal to be performed.
§ 12-63. Cost of Removal by Town as a Lien on Property
When snow or ice is removed from sidewalks under this Article by or under the direction of the Street Commissioner or other authorized officer, that officer shall certify the cost of removal to the Common Council. Upon verification, the Common Council shall charge the cost against the land abutting or bordering the sidewalk.
The amount charged shall immediately become a lien upon the property and shall be added to and form part of the next taxes assessed and levied upon the land. The amount shall bear interest at the same rate as taxes and shall be collected and enforced by the Tax Collector in the same manner as other taxes.