Snow and ice sidewalk clearing fees and fines
City of Annapolis
Summary
A package of legislation would shorten deadlines for clearing sidewalks after storms, let the city clear them and bill property owners, and set new fees and fines. Homeowners and businesses would need to shovel faster or pay up.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
New fees and fines would land on property owners who don't clear their sidewalks in time.
Pedestrians, including kids walking to school and people with mobility challenges, would get safer sidewalks in winter.
Property owners who fail to clear their sidewalks promptly could face city clearing charges and fines.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
Two companion resolutions would let the City charge property owners — through fees and fines — when their sidewalks aren't cleared after a storm and the City does the work. If adopted, this changes what's expected of homeowners and businesses every winter.
City Council (Special) - Oct 26, 2026
A package of legislation would shorten deadlines for clearing sidewalks after storms, let the city clear them and bill property owners, and set new fees and fines. Homeowners and businesses would need to shovel faster or pay up.
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