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Sidewalk clearing on secondary routes is a new service provided by the City this year. A sidewalk plow will salt (and plow, depending on accumulation) the snow on all city sidewalks, providing for better and safer access for pedestrians.
As you can imagine, sidewalk plow operators work in challenging circumstances - usually at night during inclement weather. They often deal with snow covered obstacles like concrete landscaping, bricks or stones, parked vehicles, waste containers and even sports equipment adjacent to sidewalks and encroaching on city property.
The width of the plow is about the same as the width of the sidewalk so even the slightest veering off path can rip up sod or damage landscaping features.
Property owners are asked to ensure there is sufficient space for successful plowing operations. Do not place vehicles, bins or equipment next to or overhanging the sidewalk. If you have removable landscape features butting up against the sidewalk, please move them further away during winter.
Sod damage is repaired in the spring and fall months and the cost is fully covered by the snow clearing contractor. Residents can report damage to their sod due to snow clearing operations by using the link below. These properties are added to the list for repair after the winter season.
Report Damage
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