Snow Removal Requirements
All property owners, occupants, and anyone in charge of a property are responsible for keeping sidewalks, curbs, and gutters clear of snow and ice.
Residential Properties & Vacant Lots
You must clear snow and ice from all sidewalks, curbs, and gutters abutting your property within 8 hours after snow stops falling. If the snowfall ends during the night, removal must be completed no later than 8 hours after sunrise.
The cleared path must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) wide.
Commercial Properties & Non-Residential Structures
You must clear snow and ice from all sidewalks and gutters abutting your property within 4 hours after snow stops falling. If the snowfall ends during the night, removal must be completed no later than 4 hours after sunrise.
The cleared path must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) wide.
Corner Properties
If your property faces more than one street, you are also required to clear all corner ramps, adjacent gutters, and crosswalks up to the plow line, within the same timeframes listed above.
Ice Removal — Ongoing Responsibility
Your responsibility doesn't end after the initial clearing. Property owners and occupants must continuously monitor sidewalks abutting their property to ensure they remain free of ice, even after the first clearing.
Approved De-Icing Materials
Rock salt is prohibited. If snow or ice has hardened and cannot be safely removed, use only the following approved de-icing chemicals:
- Calcium chloride
- Calcium magnesium acetate
- Magnesium chloride
- Potassium acetate
- Potassium chloride
- Urea
What Happens If You Don't Comply
If snow is not removed within 12 hours of daylight after snowfall, the City may issue a summonses and fine.