§ 13-220. DUTY OF PROPERTY OWNER WITH RESPECT TO DOWNSPOUTS, SIDEWALK ELEVATORS AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS.  


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  • The owner of lots or portions of lots abutting on any portion of a public street, alley or easement shall be responsible for the maintenance of downspouts, elevators or other installations made in or under any part of the street, alley or easement for the benefit of such property, and for any repairs which may be necessary to the street, curb, gutter, sidewalk or utility by reason of such installation. Whenever the Director determines that repairs are necessary, he shall give notice to the property owner to make such repairs, using the procedure prescribed in Chapter 22, Part 3, Division 7 of the California Streets and Highways Code for the maintenance of sidewalks, and the procedure prescribed in such sections shall apply to such repairs and the collection of the cost of such repairs.

(Added Ord. 6667, 1965).