Release:
In light of the forecasted snow storm, Halifax Regional Police is
reminding citizens to make sure they clear ice and snow from their
sidewalks if it is their responsibility.

So far in 2011, HRM By-Law Services has investigated over 100
complaints of sidewalks not being cleared. In areas where the
Municipality does not provide sidewalk snow and ice clearing, primarily
Peninsular Halifax, Armdale, Purcell's Cove and Spryfield, HRM By-Law
S-300 requires property owners to clear any sidewalks abutting their
property within 12 hours after the end of any snow fall, or 6 hours
after daylight if the snow has stopped falling during the night. To
enable safe pedestrian transit, sidewalks must be cleared to the bare
pavement for a minimum width of 3 feet.

Property owners in violation of Part One of By-Law S-300 will receive a
notice advising them that their sidewalk must be cleared within 24
hours. Failure to comply with the notice will result in HRM removing the
snow and ice at the owner’s expense and may result in the property
owner receiving a fine of $225.21 or greater.

To register a complaint regarding a violation of By-law S300, or to
find out who is responsible for clearing the sidewalks in your area,
please call the HRM Corporate Call Centre at 490-4000.