Chapter 12.20
SNOW REMOVAL Revised 4/24
Sections:
12.20.020 Duty to keep sidewalks and adjacent areas clean. Revised 4/24
12.20.035 Snow removal impediments and obstructions. Revised 4/24
12.20.010 Maintenance.
All sidewalks and curbwalks shall be maintained with an even surface in good repair and in conformity with the established grade of the streets along which they are constructed. It shall be unlawful for any person to place salt or harmful chemicals upon the sidewalks or clear the sidewalks utilizing a method that damages the sidewalks or in any fashion to damage the sidewalks, curbs, curbwalks, trees located in the sidewalks or street lights of the town. [Ord. 900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018. Code 1999 § 14-4-1].
12.20.020 Duty to keep sidewalks and adjacent areas clean. Revised 4/24
The purpose of this section is to allow the public and patrons free and unobstructed access to properties on Agate Avenue, without the necessity of climbing over or going around a berm or other obstruction of any kind.
It shall be the duty of all owners or occupants of every premises along Agate Avenue, also known as U.S. Highway No. 40, to keep the entire area between the edge of the sidewalk closest to the building and the gutter free and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt, debris, rubbish, and filth. Snow and ice shall be cleared within 24 hours following the snowfall or accumulation of ice. The area to be cleared pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the sidewalks and curbs in front of the building, graveled areas, bricked areas, and areas around planters, benches, trees and bushes. The area to be cleared shall not include flowerbeds, elevated planting areas, or other similar elevated areas. Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in GMC 12.20.030, snow and ice from the area to be cleared pursuant to this section may be shoveled or otherwise cleared into the streets.
The property owner or occupant shall be liable to the town for any amounts paid or incurred in connection with claims, judgment or settlement, including but not limited to all investigation costs, attorney fees, and expenses relating in any manner from the property owner’s or occupant’s failure to comply with the provisions of this section. [Ord. 986 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 784 § 1, 2012. Code 1999 § 14-4-2].
12.20.030 Placement of snow.
It shall be unlawful, except as provided in GMC 12.20.020, for any person to place snow or ice, or cause or direct the placement of snow or ice, from private property upon any sidewalk, street, roadway, alley, or any public property, including the nontraveled portion of any public right-of-way, in the town of Granby. It shall also be unlawful for any person to place snow or ice, or cause or direct the placement of snow or ice, from private property upon the private property of another without the express consent of the owner or lawful occupant of such private property on which the snow or ice is placed. [Ord. 900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 769 § 1, 2011. Code 1999 § 14-4-3].
12.20.035 Snow removal impediments and obstructions. Revised 4/24
It shall be unlawful for any person to leave a garbage receptacle, garbage dumpster, motor vehicle, trailer, camper, recreational type vehicle, motorized or nonmotorized, or any other impediment, obstacle in or on the town of Granby’s right-of-way, street, alley, or parking lot that causes a hazard or impediment during snow plow operations. Snow plow operations are from 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. between November 1st to May 1st. Any motor vehicle violating this section may be towed and, if towed, will be subject to tow and storage fees at the owner’s expense in addition to any penalty provided below.
Penalty: first offense $25.00, and all additional violations of this chapter shall be subject to GMC 12.20.040. [Ord. 986 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018].
12.20.040 Penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate, disobey, omit, neglect, refuse, or fail to comply with this chapter; the violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the maximum penalty set forth in GMC 1.05.090. Every day a violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to any other penalties, if a person damages the town sidewalks, curbs, trees in sidewalks or street lights, he shall be totally responsible for all costs to the town in repairing said sidewalks, curbs, trees in the sidewalks, or street lights, and shall promptly pay the costs thereof upon notification by the town of the cost. In the event that a person does not pay, the town at its sole option may sue for the cost, together with reasonable costs of collection including attorney’s fees, or certify to the county assessor the amount due which shall become a lien against the property if the person involved is the owner or tenant which shall be certified to the Grand County treasurer for collection in the same manner as other general property taxes are collected. [Ord. 900 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 822 § 2, 2014; Ord. 808 § 1, 2014; Ord. 784 § 2, 2012; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 407, 1988; Ord. 375, 1984; Ord. 306, 1979. Code 1999 § 14-4-4].