TOWNSHIP URGES SNOW REMOVAL LAWS TO BE FOLLOWED

A kind reminder from the Township:

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Posted on: January 3, 2014

Snow Removal Reminders from your Building Department

When removing snow, please keep in mind the following ordinances as stated in the Maplewood Code Chapter 239-1 through 239-3
§ 239-1 Removal from sidewalks required.
[Amended 5-3-2011 by Ord. No. 2667-11]
The owner, occupant or tenant of premises abutting or bordering on any street in the Township of Maplewood shall remove all snow and ice from the abutting sidewalks of such street or the abutting right-of-way actually used by the public within 24 hours from the end of every snowfall or hail or after the formation of ice upon the sidewalks or abutting right-of-way. In the event of ice which may be so frozen as to make removal impractical, the ice shall be thoroughly covered with sand or salt within 24 hours from the end of every fall of snow, or hail, or after the formation of ice upon the sidewalks or abutting right-of-way so as to protect against falls.

§ 239-2 Deposit in plowed streets unlawful.
No owner or tenant of any lands abutting upon any public highway of this municipality or agent, employee, servant or contractor of such owner or tenant or person shall throw, place, plow or deposit any snow or ice into or upon any traveled area of the street or road that has already been plowed.
§ 239-3 Violations and penalties.
[Amended 11-7-2012 by Ord. No. 2706-12]
A.
Any person in violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine as follows:
(1)
First offense: $100.
(2)
Second offense: $200.
(3)
Any subsequent offense: an amount not to exceed $500.
B.
Each and every 24 hours in which ice and snow are not removed from sidewalks shall be deemed a separate offense.