Sec. 70-1. - Repair of sidewalks—Generally.

Any sidewalk or sidewalk area or any part thereof adjoining any building or lot of land on any street, highway, square or public place, whether such sidewalk or sidewalk area, or any part thereof, is supported by curbing or not, shall be repaired by the department of public works at the expense of the abutting owner of such building or lot in the manner provided in this chapter.

(Code 1971, § 19-1)