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Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal

Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal. Why Review This Issue. Heavy snows last year created problems with children walking to school. Cases of people walking in busy streets. Reduced access to some businesses. Appropriate requirement in our community? Impairment of accessibility.

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Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal

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  1. Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal

  2. Why Review This Issue • Heavy snows last year created problems with children walking to school. • Cases of people walking in busy streets. • Reduced access to some businesses. • Appropriate requirement in our community? • Impairment of accessibility. • Heightened community awareness.

  3. Current Regulations SMC 12.06.230 • Adjacent owner/occupant is responsible. • Snow/ice removal required within 48 hours from end of precipitation event. • City may abate and assess costs. • Municipal court hearing and fines/jail are allowed in addition to abatement.

  4. Current Enforcement Measures • Staff receives citizen requests. • An investigation is conducted to determine that a violation exists. • A courtesy letter is sent to the responsible party. • An additional letter is sent if the problem remains.

  5. Enforcement Issues • Most storm events are short lived. • Most storm events deposit small amounts of snow. • Widespread non-compliance. • Possible misinformation about liability. • Enforcement Officers are snow plow drivers.

  6. Enforcement Issues • Provide Notice to responsible parties? • Selective enforcement. • Abate, write ticket, or both? • Qualified contractors for abatement. • Appeals or hearings. • Public education.

  7. Problems and Issues • Curb ramps blocked by City snow plows. • Re-clearing after snow plowing. • Ability of the City to maintain sidewalks next to all parks and facilities. • Elderly and individuals with disabilities. • Extraordinary events and extensions.

  8. What Are Other Cities Doing • Spotty enforcement. • Variable time frames for correction. • Most have similar laws.

  9. Possible Changes • Establish abatement program. • Ticket writing campaign. • Public Education initiative. • List of volunteers to help. • Focus on schools and downtown businesses. • Modify time frame or snow depth. • Drop current regulations.

  10. Discussion and Questions

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