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By-law Guide for Pickering Residents
ICE & SNOW CLEARING
Overview
Ice and snow on sidewalks,
walkways and footpaths present a significant danger and can
cause unnecessary and avoidable slips and falls. Ice & Snow
Clearing By-law 6650/06 contains provisions requiring residents
to clear all sidewalks abutting their property from ice and
snow.
What you should know…
After a snow fall, residents have
twenty-four hours to remove all snow and ice from any sidewalks
abutting their property. Failure to comply with this By-law may
result in the City removing the ice and snow from the sidewalk
at the property owner’s expense, with a 25% administration fee
added to the cost.
Should you experience a concern
with respect to ice and snow on a sidewalk or footpath, please
contact the City’s Customer Care Centre at 905.683.7575.
A General Guide
- Every owner of a building or
vacant land, whether occupied or unoccupied, is responsible for
clearing any sidewalks abutting the building or land of ice and
snow within twenty-four hours after the accumulation of the ice
and/or snow;
- Snow, ice or slush cannot be
deposited onto a City street or highway;
- Snow, ice or slush cannot be
removed from a sidewalk in any manner that may damage the
sidewalk or curb;
- Snow, ice or slush cannot be
deposited in any manner which obstructs the visibility or access
to a fire hydrant.
Still have questions?
If you have further questions or
concerns regarding the Ice and Snow Clearing By-law, please
contact Municipal Law Enforcement Services at 905.420.4611 or
email bylaw@cityofpickering.com.
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