Snow Violations

Snow Machine Clearing a SidewalkSection 12.08.040 Sidewalk Snow Removal/Obstruction Created by Snow Removal-Enforcement

A. It is unlawful for the owner and the tenant or lessee (if such exist) of property to fail or refuse to remove snow or ice from the sidewalks contiguous to the property and in the right-of-way of Vernal City, later than 24 hours from the time snow or ice on the sidewalk presents an unreasonable dangerous condition to pedestrians.

B. It is unlawful for any person to push, pile or place snow or ice onto or across any City street in anyway so that it obstructs or blocks driveways or streets or blocks the visibility of motorists or otherwise creates a dangerous condition for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. This subsection shall not apply to snow or ice removal activities by Vernal City.