snow removal ordinance 03-26-15 — File 198708

CITY OF SOMERVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-____ In Board of Aldermen__________ Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen, in session assembled, that the Code of Ordinances of the City of Somerville is hereby amended as follows: A. Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances is amended by replacing the offense section relative to Sections 12-8 and Sections 12-9, so that it reads as set forth below: Offense Fine Enforcing Personnel Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal (12-8) – Residential dwelling (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(21)) -- single, two, and three family dwelling 1st offense: $50.00 2nd offense: $100.00 3rd and subsequent offense: $200.00 DPW Commissioner, inspectional services, traffic & parking Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal (12-8) – Residential dwelling (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(21)) – four or more dwelling units; commercial establishment (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(7)) 1st offense: $150.00 2nd and subsequent offense: $300.00 DPW commissioner; inspectional services; traffic & parking Snow or Ice Generally Prohibited from Being Placed in Street (12-9) – Residential dwelling (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(21)) – single, two and three family dwelling 1st offense: $50.00 2nd offense: $100.00 3rd and subsequent offense: $200.00 DPW commissioner; inspectional services; traffic & parking

Snow or Ice Generally Prohibited from Being Placed in Street (12-9) – Residential dwelling (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(21)) – four or more dwelling units; commercial establishment (as defined in Somerville Code of Ordinances Section 11- 31(b)(7)). 1st offense: $150.00 2nd and subsequent offense: $300.00 DPW commissioner; inspectional services; traffic & parking B. Section 12-8 (a) is amended by striking the entire paragraph and replacing it with the following: “No owner, occupant, tenant, or agent in charge of any land or building abutting a sidewalk in the City of Somerville shall place or suffer to remain on such sidewalk any snow and/or ice for more than six hours between sunrise and sunset on any day. All sidewalks shall be cleared to the surface of the sidewalk, or, where it is impractical to do so, the sidewalk shall be treated with sand or other suitable material. Sidewalks shall be cleared to provide a minimum passage of thirty-six inches. The City may extend the deadlines set forth above in its discretion. Approved: ________________________ President Board of Aldermen