After snow fell across Michigan this weekend, the City of East Lansing is wanting to remind residents of their responsibilities when it comes to snow removal to keep their property, and the community, safe this winter.
The city’s ordnance says that property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their property to ensure they are walkable. This includes businesses, residents, landlords/renters and any other property owner.
Here is the timeline provided by the city for the removal of snow:
o Snow that accumulates before noon on a sidewalk must be cleared by midnight the same day.
o Snow that accumulates after noon on a sidewalk must be cleared by midnight of the following day.
o For snow showers that occur on more than one consecutive day, snow must be cleared by the above stated times or within 48 hours after the first snowfall began, whichever is sooner.
o Ice should be cleared or an abrasive (salt, sand, etc.) should be applied within 12 hours of formation.
Residents who do not maintain their sidewal in accordance with the standards, according to the city, may be charged a fine.
