Snow and Ice Removal Laws

Snow and ice on sidewalks can severely injure pedestrians.

You must clear a path in the sidewalk in front of your building that is at least four feet wide to allow pedestrians to pass.

It is also the responsibility of building owners and occupants to remove snow and ice from around fire hydrants and from sidewalk ramps and curb-cuts in front of or adjacent to their buildings.

DO NOT shovel, blow, or push snow into the street.

If the snow or ice has become so frozen it cannot be removed, you can sprinkle granular material (like salt or sand) over the area to improve traction and prevent slipping.

Timeframes

Snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks within specific timeframes:

• Snowfall ends between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM - Clear within 4 hours
• Snowfall ends between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM - Clear within 14 hours
• Snowfall ends between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM - Clear sidewalks by 11:00 AM

(If the snow stops falling at 7:00 PM, building owners/occupants must clear a path in the snow that is at least four feet wide, or salt or sand the sidewalk by 9:00 AM the following morning.)

The sidewalk must be thoroughly cleaned as soon as the weather permits.