Snow Removal
In order to keep the sidewalks usable and safe for our children getting to the bus stops and for the walkers in our community, several neighbors in Northgate Highlands have requested that we remind all HOA members about the City ordinances requiring all residents to clear snow and ice from their own sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow ceasing. Let's all do our part to keep the sidewalks usable.
Also, just as a reminder, the City is responsible to plow the streets. The HOA is only responsible for common area sidewalks, which includes the southern part of Voyager Pkwy. To request a City plow for your street, call 719-457-7669.
3.4.202: SNOW REMOVAL REQUIRED; TIME LIMITS:
A. It shall be unlawful for the owner to permit snow or ice or both to remain on the sidewalk which abuts the real property, or to which the real property is adjacent, or upon any sidewalk located upon the real property subject to a public easement or right of way, at any time after:
1. For residential property, twenty four (24) hours after the termination of the falling snow.
2. For commercial property, five o'clock (5:00) P.M. the next business day following termination of the falling snow.
B. This section imposes an affirmative duty to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks to protect public safety. Violation of this duty shall constitute negligence per se and an unlawful act, subjecting the violator to civil liability for any injury proximately caused by the violation, civil liability for the costs of removal and criminal prosecution.
C. Definitions of terms as used in this section:
BUSINESS DAY: Any Monday through Friday, except Federal, State and City holidays.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: All property, public or private, which is not "residential property" as defined below.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Property which is designed, intended and used primarily for human dwelling purposes.
TERMINATION OF FALLING SNOW: The cessation of snowfall for any period exceeding four (4) hours. (Ord. 93-141; Ord. 99-110; Ord. 01-42)
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3.4.203: ASSESS COST OF REMOVAL:
If at the end of the time periods specified in section 3.4.202 of this part snow and ice has not been removed from the sidewalk, the City may remove and bill the entire removal cost, including the cost of inspection and other related costs, to the owner of the real property abutting upon or adjacent to the sidewalk or to the owner of the real property subject to a public easement or right of way upon which the sidewalk is located. (Ord. 3587; 1968 Code ยง10-93; Ord. 90-159; Ord. 99-110; Ord. 01-42)
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