§ 12-24-9 — Slippery walks to be made safe
Memphis Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 33: codified through Ordinance No. 5959, enacted May 12, 2026) · Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-24-9
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Sec. 12-24-9. - Slippery walks to be made safe.
It is unlawful for any person to permit to remain on or in any sidewalk adjacent to or adjoining his or her property, dwelling house, store building or other property, any tile or other material which may, through use, become slippery or unsafe for public travel. It shall be the duty of the city engineer and his or her duly authorized representatives to order existing sidewalks which have become slippery or unsafe to be removed or made safe, and sidewalks according to the specifications set out in this chapter and chapter 12-28 to be laid. The notice and remedies of the city for the failure of any such person to obey such lawful order shall be the same as prescribed in the preceding sections of this chapter.
(Code 1967, § 36-111; Code 1985, § 34-124; Ord. No. 894, § 1, 4-6-1971; Ord. No. 3590, § 1(6), 9-2-1986)