Help with the snow clearing operations and where to deposit snow
When clearing snow on your property, you must dispose of it on your own property, not on:
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the sidewalk, so you don't block the way for pedestrians; |
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a public road, so you don't prevent vehicles from circulating safely; |
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at or close to an intersection, so you don't obstruct the view for drivers; |
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a fire hydrant, so it remains accessible within a radius of 1.5 metres; |
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a recreational pathway, so you don't block the way for pedestrians; |
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a ditch along a public roadway, so runoff water can flow freely; |
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a municipal wastewater treatment plant, so you don't impede access to it; or |
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municipal property. |
Remember that you are responsible for ensuring that any contractor you hire to clear snow on your property complies with this by-law. For additional information about disposing of snow, read section 40 of by-law 300-2006 concerning traffic and parking.
After every storm, a snow patrol will go out to check the roads. Violators are subject to a fine of a minimum of $200 plus administrative fees.
Simply call 311 to explain the situation, and Ville de Gatineau will look after assessing the situation and taking the necessary steps.
It is up to residents to remove snow banks from in front of their driveway that result from snow clearing operations, regardless of how high or wide they may be.
However, from time to time, snow blowing and clearing operations can result in overly large snow banks. If they are higher than 450 mm, they will be removed or reduced by Gatineau.
* Snow bank or windrow: the pile of snow that is created when a grader passes by.
Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 298,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.
