Any defective or dangerous sidewalk which, by reason of inequalities, holes therein, planks removed therefrom, projecting or protruding nails, or nonconformity to the established grade, or which for any other reason is, or is liable to become, dangerous and an impediment to travel, is a nuisance, and the abutting landowner is the author of the nuisance; and, after failure to abate the nuisance upon twenty-four (24) hours’ notice by the Town Marshal, Director of Public Works or any police officer and upon conviction, shall be subject to the maximum penalty as provided for in Paragraph 1-4-10(a)(1) of this Code. (Prior code 12.04.110; Ord. 1288 §1, 2008)