HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 01-85ORDINANCE NO.1—85
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,
COLORADO,THE SAME PEPTAINING TO STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE HOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK,COLORADO:
Section 1.That Section 12.20.060 of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended thereto to read as
follows:
12.20.060 Removal of snow and ice.It is unlawful for any
owner,tenant,lessee,occupant,or agent owning or occupying any
lot,block or parcel of real property within the town to allow
any snow or ice,or both,to accumulate or remain upon any
sidewalk upon or abutting said property after 12 o’clock noon of
any day unless snow is falling at that time.
Section 2.That Section 12.20.065 of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Estes Park,Colorado,is amended thereto to read as
follows:
12.20.065 Removal——Notice by town——Assessment.If any
person fails to comply with Section 12.20.060 by 12 o’clock noon
of any day,the town may remove such snow and ice,or both,after
said time.The town shall have the right to assess the owner or
occupant the cost of said removal plus a five percent additional
assessment for inspection and other incidental costs in con
nection with said removal.The town shall bill said assessment
by mailing said assessment to the owner or occupant and posting a
notice of said assessment on the property.If said assessment is
not paid within fifteen days of the date of the assessment,said
assessment may be certified by the town clerk to the treasurer of
the county,who shall collect the assessment in the same manner
as other taxes are collected.The laws of this state,including
the laws for the sale and redemption of property for taxes,shall
apply to the collection of such assessment.
Section 3.The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado,herewith finds,determines and designated that this
Ordinance is necessary for their immediate preservation of the
public peace,health and safety,in order to provide for uniform
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streets and sidewalks regulations;and whereas in the opinion of
the Board of Trustees,an emergency exists,this Ordinance shall
take effect and be in force immediately after its passage,
adoption and signature of the Mayor.
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and
read at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on the
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day of
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newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado.
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Town Clerk
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