Dec. 03, 2008
City councillors decided Monday to beef up the city's enforcement of its snow-clearing bylaw -- giving property owners a bit more time to shovel, but swooping down 12 hours later and sending a bill if you don't heed the city's warning.
The warning will come in the form of a notice posted on the door.
There will be no requirement to attempt to contact the homeowner.
If the sidewalk is not cleared within 12 hours of the warning being issued, the city will do the job and add the cost to the homeowner's property tax bill.
The city will also begin proactive inspection of sidewalks downtown and along main arterial roads, and will allocate additional staff for inspections and snowclearing.
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