REMINDER: REMOVAL OF SNOW ON SIDEWALKS

REMINDER - With the recent snow, all owners are obligated to clean the sidewalks in front of their units. This is by Glade policy and City ordinance (copy below). If residents need assistance clearing the sidewalks, you can apply to the City of Salisbury. BE SAFE OUT THERE!

12.10.010 - Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

A.

All owners of any land or premises situated on any street within the city where sidewalks are laid shall remove the snow and ice therefrom for the entire length thereof for a width of at least four feet or, at a minimum, the entire width of the sidewalk if less than four feet and may deposit the same along the remaining portion of such sidewalks which is farthest from the street within twenty-four (24) hours after the snow or ice has stopped falling.

B.

Sand and/or de-icing agents may be used in the event removal is not practical. Removal of sand or other material used for this purpose must be performed within a reasonable time period following the weather event. Such material not removed in a timely manner shall be considered rubbish.

C.

Residential property owners who for the totality of their circumstances, considering such factors as age, physical handicap or disability, who are unable to comply with the twenty-four-hour requirement may submit a request for an exemption to the Housing Official by November 1 of each year. The property owner shall be responsible for the cost of removing the snow and ice and the fee for such work shall be collectable in the same manner in which real estate taxes are collected. No administrative fees or penalties will be imposed provided the exemption was properly obtained.

(Ord. No. 2134, 1-24-2011)