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§ 71.04  VEHICLES CROSSING SIDEWALKS.

     (A)     It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive within any sidewalk space except at a permanent or temporary driveway or by special permit from the director of department of public works.

     (B)     It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive the vehicle out of any alley, driveway, building, or lot and across a sidewalk, or its extension across the alley, unless the vehicle has been brought to a complete stop immediately prior to crossing the sidewalk or its extension. On entering the roadway from the alley, driveway, or building the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. The operator of any vehicle intending to cross a sidewalk and turn into an alley from the roadway may do so at low speed and with caution.

(1999 Lou. Code, § 71.13)  (Lou. Ord. No. 0056-2001, 1, approved 4-27-2001)  Penalty, see § 71.05

§ 71.05  PENALTY.

     (A)     Any person who violates § 71.01 of this ordinance shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100.

     (B)     Any person, owner, or operator of any such vehicle who violates any of the provisions of §§ 71.02, 71.03, and/or § 71.04 of this ordinance shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $250 for each offense.

(1994 Jeff. Code, § 71.02)  (Jeff. Ord. 12-1992, adopted and effective 9-22-1992)

§ 71.26  RULES AND REGULATIONS.

No operator of any moped shall drive the vehicle upon any sidewalk within the geographical boundaries of Jefferson County.

§ 74.01  OPERATION OF BICYCLES.

     (A)     No person 11 years of age or older shall operate a bicycle on the sidewalks of Jefferson County. Provided, however, no person, regardless of age, shall operate a bicycle on the sidewalks of Jefferson County within the Central Business District.

     (B)     No person shall operate a bicycle on any section of a public park, playground, play lot, or tot lot, except on a roadway or in a parking area.

     (C)     No operator of any bicycle shall carry another person on such bicycle.

(1999 Lou. Code, § 74.01)  (Lou. Ord. No. 85-1961, approved 4-27-1961; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 79-1992, approved 5-12-1992)  Penalty, see § 74.99

§ 97.075  VEHICULAR OBSTRUCTIONS.

     (A)     It shall be unlawful for any person to leave any vehicle or any other thing that may be a nuisance, obstruction, or hindrance in or on any street, alley, or sidewalk within Jefferson County, either during the day or night.

     (B)     It shall be unlawful for any person to place or maintain any vehicle of any kind on or over any sidewalk or any part of any sidewalk.

     (C)     It shall be unlawful to remove any wrecked vehicle without removing broken glass or debris from the roadway.

     (D)     It shall be unlawful for any automobile repair shop, tire shop, accessory store, filling station, or any other establishment to use any part of any street for the storage, repair, adjustment, or equipment of vehicles and accessories therefore.

(1999 Lou. Code, § 94.06)  Penalty, see § 97.999

§ 97.112  REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS.

     (A)     The owners of property abutting sidewalks in Jefferson County are required to repair that part of the sidewalk adjoining property respectively belonging to them at their own expense by repairing any holes, uneven surface, and other defective places therein, by using like materials to that of which the sidewalk is constructed within ten days after receiving notice in writing from the Department of Public Works to do so. The Department of Public Works may grant a waiver if like materials cannot be found or if materials used in a sidewalk would make it difficult for an individual with a medical condition to obtain access to the property abutting the sidewalk. Such waiver shall only be granted after review and recommendation by the Urban Design Department staff of the Louisville Development Authority. This section shall not waive or affect the right of the Metro Government or Department of Public Works to order the reconstruction of any such sidewalk if it is found proper to do so.

     (B)     It shall be the duty of the Department of Public Works as soon as it ascertains the existence of defects in the sidewalks of Jefferson County to forthwith notify, in writing, the owners of the property abutting that part of the sidewalk which is found to be defective, to repair it at their own expense with like materials to that of which the sidewalk is constructed unless a waiver is granted pursuant to subsection (A), within a period of ten days after the delivery of the notice. In the event the owner fails to make such repairs, the Director of Public Works is authorized to have the necessary repairs made with like materials to that which the sidewalk is constructed and to assess the cost of repair to the abutting owner and notify him of the assessment in writing. In the event the owner fails to remit the costs as assessed within 30 days of the notice as given above, the Director of Public Works shall take the necessary steps to place a lien against the abutting property owner in the office of the Jefferson County Clerk, in the amount of the unpaid assessment.

(1999 Lou. Code, § 94.27)  (Lou. Ord. No. 15-1966, approved 2-9-1966; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 28-1998, effective 3-15-1998)   Penalty, see § 97.999

§ 97.113  SNOW REMOVAL.

     (A)     It shall be the duty of all persons and corporations owning or occupying property abutting a public street in Jefferson County, except property that is occupied or used as single-family dwellings, to remove within 24 hours thereafter such snow as may fall on the sidewalks in front of the property. Where the property is unimproved or unoccupied this duty shall devolve on the owner or the agent for the property. Where property is occupied by others than owners thereof, this duty shall devolve on the owner or the tenants and either may be proceeded against for the violation.

     (B)     Snow when removed from the sidewalk shall be placed either on private property or in the public driveway at a distance not less than 12 inches from the curbing of the sidewalk. However, in no event shall the snow be so placed as to obstruct the free passage of water in the gutter or in the direction of any sewer or catch basin.

(1999 Lou. Code, § 94.28)  (Lou. Ord. No. 15-1970, approved 2-12-1970)   Penalty, see § 97.999