It shall be unlawful and shall be a nuisance
to permit snow to remain on any sidewalk or walkways in the Borough
of Marcus Hook for a period of 24 hours after the snow has ceased
to fall.
All owners and/or occupiers of any lot or building
and lot abutting any street or lane in the Borough of Marcus Hook
shall remove from the sidewalk or walkway in front of said premises
all snow, ice, slush or any remains whatsoever of snow or sleet within
24 hours after the same has ceased to fall.
In any and all cases were the owners and/or
occupiers as aforesaid shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with
any provisions of this article within 24 hours after snow has ceased
to fall, then the Borough authorities may proceed without further
notice immediately to clear all snow and/or ice and slush from the
sidewalk of such properties and to collect the expenses thereof, with
any additional amount allowed by law, from such owner and/or occupier,
as the case may be, which may be in addition to any fine or penalty
imposed under this article.
[Amended 9-6-1988 by Ord. No. O-88-5,
approved 9-6-1988]
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable for each
offense by a fine of up to the maximum amount provided from time to
time by state statute.