Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Keep Sidewalks Clear Of Snow

The Laurelhurst Blog has received many emails reminding neighbors to clear off snow from the sidewalk in front of their house.

One neighbor, who fell last year and sprained his ankle on an uncleared snowy sidewalk urged neighbors to shovel snow in the public areas in front of their homes. 


He added:

Sidewalks are a public right-of-way used by children, elderly, neighbors with disabilities and many others. Sidewalks covered in snow can be perilous and unpredictable o navigate when covered by snow. It is not the City's responsibility to clear the sidewalks, but a requirement of homeowners.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says: 

Property owners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to their property. They must make sure snow and ice does not pose a hazard to pedestrians. They must also repair cracks and other damage.


A neighbor sent this message to share with the neighborhood:





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