Shreveport imposes no snow or ice clearing duty on property owners; the code contains no such provision. Abutting owners instead must keep sidewalks in good repair, sweep them daily, and clear encroaching vegetation.
Sec. 78-136 makes record owners of property abutting city streets responsible for keeping sidewalks, curbs, and banquettes in good and safe condition to standards published by the city engineer. Public works mails or delivers a written demand to repair; if the owner does nothing for 30 days, the city rebuilds the walk, advances the cost, and records a special lien and privilege that takes priority over other claims. Sec. 78-138 requires occupants to sweep the walk in front of their premises daily, Sunday excepted. Sec. 38-61 requires clearing weeds and growth on the abutting sidewalk regardless of height.
Unrepaired sidewalks draw city repair plus a lien under Sec. 78-136. The old sweeping and terracing duties were repealed by Ordinance No. 55 of 2025.
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