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1. When must I clear the sidewalk?

When snow or ice accumulations are more than 3 inches. This applies to both residential and commercial areas.

2. How long do I have to clear the sidewalk?

48 hours after the end of the snow event, which may include snow deposited by plows from the roadway. 

3. Can I push the snow into the street?

No, depositing snow/ice in a manner which obstructs or creates an obstruction to traffic constitutes a misdemeanor.

4. Can the city provide resources to help me clear my sidewalk or driveway?

The city does not provide resources to help residents physically remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks. The city does, however, maintain a "Safe Routes to School" program that provides for clearing snow from 20 miles of sidewalk that is identified as safe routes for children who walk to school in various neighborhoods. 

5. How much snow/ice can accumulate before I receive a fine?

Accumulation of snow/ice exceeding 3 inches.

6. How frequently will I be fined if I don’t remove the snow?

After citation is issued you have 48 hours to clear snow/ice before an additional citation may be issued.

7. How much is the fine?

• First and second citation: $52 each
• Third-plus citation in 12 months: $103 each

8. Where does the money from the citation go?

The Street Fund.

9. If I see a sidewalk that is not being cleared of snow and should be, what can I do?

You can report your concern to the city via its SVexpress service. Please identify the general location of the sidewalk.