SNOW ORDINANCE
City of New Baltimore
Snow OrdinanceCh. 48, Sec. 48-116 to 48-125
DIVISION 2. CLEARING SIDEWALKSSec. 48-116. Required.The occupant of every lot or premises adjoining any street or the owner of such lot or premises, if the lot or premises are not occupied, shall clear and keep cleared all sidewalks adjoining such lot or premises from snow, ice, filth and other obstructions.(Code 1981, S 4.61)
Sec. 48-117. Failure to clear.If any occupant or owner of any lot or premises shall neglect or fail to clear ice, snow, filth or other obstructions from the sidewalk adjoining his premises for a period of 24 consecutive hours or more, such occupant or owner shall be guilty of and/or responsible for a violation of this division and, in addition, the mayor, administrative assistant or superintendent of the department of public service may cause such sidewalk to be cleared. The expense of clearing shall become a debt owed to the city from the occupant or owner of such premises. If such debt shall not be promptly paid to the city upon written demand by the city, such debt may be collected as a single lot assessment in accordance with the Charter or by any other lawful means.(Code 1981, S 4.62; Ord. No. 99, S 1, 1-14-2002)
Sec. 48-118. Snow defined.As used in sections 48-116 and 48-117, the term "snow" shall mean a snowfall of one inch in depth or more.(Code 1981, S 4.63)
Secs. 48-119--48-124. Reserved.Editor's note: Ord. No. 110, S 1, adopted Nov. 25, 2002, repealed SS 4.64--4.69 of Ord. No. 56, which pertained to an operator's license for snow plows and had been codified in this volume as SS 48-119--48-124. Said provisions had been previously codified in the 1981 Code as SS 4.64--4.69.
Sec. 48-125. Obstruction caused by snow or ice removal.It shall be unlawful for any person, whether licensed or not, to place or to permit to be placed or remain any accumulation of snow or ice caused or the direct result of moving, removing or plowing of any snow or ice on any public street or thoroughfare within the city which obstructs the view at a height of more than four feet. No snow or ice shall be deposited at intersections. Snow or ice removed from private property shall be deposited on those premises. Fire hydrants shall be kept free of snow and ice at all times. (Code 1981, S 4.70)
*Please shovel snow from sidewalks as soon a possible and remove vehicles from the street. Otherwise, tickets will be issued*