Village of Monroe snow and ice rules reminder

The Village of Monroe reminds residents about snow and ice clearance rules:

Chapter 170. Streets and Sidewalks

Article I. Snow and Ice Removal

§ 170-1. Duty to keep sidewalk clear.

It shall be the duty of the owner and occupant, jointly and severally, of every parcel of real estate adjoining a public sidewalk, whether the parcel of real estate is occupied by a structure or not, to keep such sidewalks adjoining such property free from snow and ice and for the full paved width of such sidewalk.

§ 170-2. Time limit for removal.

Snow and ice shall be removed within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall. Sidewalks in front of commercial establishments and commercial parking lots shall be kept free of snow and ice at all times between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

§ 170-3. Severe icing.

In case snow and ice on any sidewalk shall be frozen so hard that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk, it shall, within the time specified in § 170-2, be strewn and kept strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust or other suitable material so as to be no longer dangerous to life and limb. As soon as practical thereafter, the sidewalk shall be completely cleared of snow, ice and other materials strewn thereon, as provided in this chapter.

§ 170-4. Removal by Village.

Whenever the owner or occupant of every parcel of real estate adjoining a public sidewalk fails to remove the snow and ice from such sidewalk adjoining such property within the time specified in this chapter or within four hours after notice of the Department of Public Works Superintendent of the Village of Monroe to remove same, the Department of Public Works Superintendent may remove said snow or ice from such sidewalk and notify the Village Clerk of the expense incurred by the amount of labor, equipment and materials used.

§ 170-5. Cost of removal.

The Village Clerk shall promptly present to the owner or occupant of each parcel a bill for the removal of snow and ice as certified by the Department of Public Works Superintendent. If not paid within 30 days, the cost thereof shall be assessed against the property and become a lien thereon, collectible in the same manner as delinquent Village taxes.