TAMRMS#: B06
10.3
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Snow Removal Conditions
Notice given by: Councillor Clark
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That Administration prepare amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw for Council's consideration on or before October 20, 2026 regarding the following:
- Requiring residents to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within 48 hours of a snowfall event or ice formation, or apply traction material when ice removal is not possible;
- Adding clarification regarding what snow and ice accumulation means; and
- Clarifying the conditions under which snow may be removed from sidewalks and placed onto adjacent roadways.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
Administration understands that the intent of this motion is to draft and present amendments for Council's consideration that would increase clarity for property owners on the requirement and standards for maintaining snow and ice on public sidewalks that are alongside and adjoining their property. The amendments overall are intended to ensure further clarity and ensure that private landowner responsibilities are in alignment with City standards and service levels for sidewalk and trail snow/ice removal.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Clark gave notice on March 10, 2026.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Property owner requirements related to snow and ice control on sidewalks are currently governed and outlined in section 6 of the Community Standards Bylaw 12/2010.
The main provisions currently state that:
- Property owners must remove any dangerous condition caused by snow or ice, on public sidewalks that are adjoining and adjacent to the land they own/occupy, within 48 hrs from when the dangerous condition was formed.
- A dangerous snow/ice condition means, in the opinion of a peace officer, any condition that may cause someone to slip, ...
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