Chapter 13 · Streets and Sidewalks

Article 2. Removal Of Snow And/Or Ice

Sections 13-201 to 13-203 · 3 sections

13-201 Snow and ice to be removed.

(a)The owner or occupant of any lots abutting upon any public sidewalk

(1)In any business or industrial zone of the City; or

(2)In any other zone if the lot or lots are, or have been in the next preceding twelve (12) months, used for any business or commercial purpose,

shall remove, or cause to be removed, therefrom all snow and ice within six (6) hours from the time the snow fall or ice storm ceases. If the snow falls or ice accumulates in the nighttime, removal of the same shall be made within six (6) hours after sunrise on the following day.

(b)No snow or ice removed from any private property anywhere in the City shall be placed or deposited

(1)Upon any public sidewalk or crosswalk upon any public street or highway; or

(2)Upon any public street, alley or highway in such a way as to create a sight hazard or significantly impede the flow of vehicular traffic.

(c)Violation of this Section shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in the general penalty sections of this Code.

(Code 1961, 9-2-1; Ord. 3310; Code 2023)

13-202 Exception; alternate remedy.

Where there shall be ice or compacted snow on any sidewalk, the removal of which is required by Section 13-201, which is of such a character as to make it practically impossible to remove the same, the sprinkling of ashes, sand or other noncorrosive chemicals, or combination thereof, thereon in such a manner as to make such sidewalk reasonably safe for pedestrian travel shall be deemed a sufficient compliance with the provisions of this article until the ice or compacted snow can be removed.

(Code 1961, 9-2-2; Ord. 3310; Code 2023)

13-203 Removal may be made by the city.

If any owner or occupant shall refuse or neglect to comply with removal of snow or ice required by this article, in addition to whatever enforcement action may be taken in the Municipal court, the City may cause such snow and ice to be removed and the cost thereof assessed against such abutting lot or lots in the manner provided in K.S.A. 12-1675e or the City may collect the cost in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115. The City may pursue collection by both levying a special assessment and in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-1,115, but only until the full cost and any applicable interest has been paid in full.

(Code 1961, 9-2-3; Ord. 3310; Code 2023)