For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: [Added 4-18-2018 by Ord. No. 487]

DEBRIS — Scattered litter, leaves or other loose materials lying on a public sidewalk or pedestrian corridor.

MAINTENANCE — To keep a sidewalk clear of all ice, snow, weeds, grass, debris and other obstructions.

OBSTRUCTION — Any object whatsoever which completely or partially blocks a path of travel on a public way or pedestrian corridor, including but not limited to all structures, appurtenances, fixtures and encumbrances attendant to a permitted use under this chapter.

PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR — That portion of a public sidewalk which shall remain visually and physically unencumbered for a minimum of 4.5 feet in width. On those streets which are improved with Town tree beds or utility poles, the pedestrian corridor will be measured from the building side of the tree bed or utility poles. Those areas between the curbline and tree beds/utility poles will not be considered in establishing the pedestrian corridor nor shall obstructions be permitted to be placed thereon. In those areas where there are no Town tree beds or utility poles, the measurement will be taken from the curbline, edge of the gutter pan or street pavement on which the sidewalk abuts. Any object placed on the building side of the pedestrian corridor must be located on privately owned property.

PUBLIC SIDEWALK — A paved area of concrete or brick material adjacent to a Town street which has been used historically or is intended to be used for pedestrian travel. Public sidewalks may be located on public or private property.

PUBLIC WAYS — All streets, avenues, roads, highways, public thoroughfares, lanes, and alleys.

REPAIR — Sidewalk repair shall be partial repair, patching or correction of minor area of disrepair on any section or length of sidewalk at or less than 50% of the total length of sidewalk.

REPLACEMENT — Sidewalk replacement shall be considered complete replacement of any section or length of sidewalk greater than 50% of the total length of sidewalk.