Service Request number 723887 has been closed/completed, the Health Department advises that Property Maintenance Inspector inspected area of complaint and did observe the conditions stated in the complaint. However, the property owners are not in violation under the snow ordinance 7-2-9-3(A). The Property Maintenance Inspector did leave a door hanger requesting the property owner to salt/sand the walkways. 7-2-9-3. AREAS KEPT FREE FROM SNOW, ICE, DIRT AND WEEDS. Amended by Ordinance No. 106-O-13 (A) Sidewalks. Every owner or occupant of any dwelling house or other building, or proprietor or lessee of any enclosed lot or premises, within the City shall, during winter months, whenever there is a snowfall with an accumulation of four inches (4") or more and within twenty four (24) hours of said four inch (4") accumulation, clear a path at least thirty-six inches (36") wide on the sidewalks in front of or adjoining such house, building or premises of snow or ice in order to give access to abutting property and public ways, and keep the same conveniently free therefrom; or shall, in case the snow and ice are so congealed as not to be removed without difficulty or injury to the pavement, spread the same with sand or salt. Every such owner or occupant shall also, at all times, keep such sidewalks clear and free from all obstructions so as to allow pedestrians the safe and unobstructed use of the same. IF such owner or occupant neglects or refuses to clear such snow and/or ice, the City may clear such snow and/or ice or authorize some person to do the same on behalf of the City. Thank you

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