Being a good neighbor
Help your neighbors
Think about your neighbors and friends who cannot shovel snow. Let neighbors know ahead of time if you are willing to help. Check with these neighbors after a storm to be sure they are okay and ask if they need assistance.
Clear your sidewalk
Be a good neighbor and shovel your walk. Make your sidewalk easy to navigate for seniors, people with disabilities, and parents with strollers.
It is your responsibility as the property owner to clear any snow or ice on the sidewalk adjacent to your property. You must shovel your sidewalk by noon of the day after the snow stopped. Remember, plows might block your driveway even after you have cleared it.
Help City crews
- Follow winter parking and snow emergency rules.
- Clear fire hydrants of ice and snow, at least three feet around the hydrant. This gives the Fire Department room to work and quick access in case of a fire.
- Clear storm sewer catch basins next to your property. This helps prevent street flooding.
- Don't push snow from a driveway or parking lot onto a City street or sidewalk.
- Don't park your vehicle at the end of your driveway in a way that will block plows.
- Don't place refuse and recycling containers where they can be buried or interfere with snow removal.
- Avoid spinning your tires at intersections. This practice is dangerous and is hazardous to other motorists. It also tends to "ice up" the intersections.
- Make sure your mailbox follows USPS regulations.
