§ 13.32.170. Gratings or cellar doors opening onto sidewalks—Restrictions.

A.

It is unlawful to open any grating or cellar door in any sidewalk within the urban services district, unless the grating or door is opened by a person standing on the sidewalk. Such grating or door shall be allowed to remain open only so long as may be absolutely necessary, and while open shall be carefully secured by a railing or barricade.

B.

No owner or occupant of a house in the urban services district shall suffer or permit his cellar door on the Public Square or on any street, lane or alley to be or remain open, except when in actual use, or shall have it so insecure as to render walking thereupon or thereover unsafe or dangerous.

(Prior code § 38-2-8)