§ 9-2. Temporary footway required when digging up sidewalk.

(a) In general.

(1) Whenever any sidewalk is dug or torn up by any person or corporation, that person or corporation must construct a substantial footway over the sidewalk so dug or torn up.

(2) The footway must:

(i) be constructed within 2 days from the start of the digging or tearing up;

(ii) be at least 3 feet wide, with proper guards on the side for the use of the public; and

(iii) be maintained until the sidewalk is restored and repaved in a proper manner.

(b) Work under streetscape plan.

If the work is done in an area subject to a streetscape plan approved in accordance with Subtitle 10A of this article:

(1) the work performed and the temporary footway must conform to all provisions of the plan that govern temporary footways; and

(2) all restoration and repair must be performed in accordance with the streetscape plan.

(c) Penalties.

Every person or corporation who refuses or neglects to comply with this section is liable to a penalty of $10 for each day that passes without a footway being in place as required by this section.