When clearing snow on your property, you must dispose of it on your own property, not on:
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.
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