NEWS RELEASE: SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL
As of 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014, the Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown and Campustown areas is in effect.
Due to the winter storm, snow has accumulated to 2 inches or more on sidewalks. In order to make the sidewalks safe for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be cleared 48 hours after the Public Works Director declaration. The period for compliance begins 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Sidewalks need to be cleared by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014. Sidewalks must maintain a path the width of the sidewalk or 48”, whichever is less. If an owner has property at a corner, the ramps must also be cleared to maintain a path from block to block. Sidewalks not in compliance could be cleared by the City at the owner’s expense. The City appreciates the cooperation of property owners in making these sidewalks safe for pedestrians.
A map of the Downtown and Campustown areas and the Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance can be found on the City’s website, www.ci.champaign.il.us/snow