Summary
The city updated its sidewalk snow-removal law: penalties become civil rather than criminal, with flexibility and carve-outs for seniors and people with disabilities, after complaints from the January ice storm.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Civil penalties of up to $250, potentially reduced to $100, replace criminal penalties.
Pedestrians, seniors, and people with disabilities who rely on cleared sidewalks in winter.
Property owners who fail to clear sidewalks may face civil penalties, though emergency carve-outs apply.
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