Snow Removal Bylaw

A By-law of the Town of Valleyview, Province of Alberta, to require the removal of snow, ice, dirt and or obstruction from the sidewalks within the jurisdiction of the Town of Valleyview.

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Valleyview, duly assembled hereby enacts as follows:

1. All Occupants of commercial properties or owners of commercial properties fronting or abutting on any of the sidewalks within the Town of Valleyview shall remove and clear away any dirt, snow or ice and any obstructions on any sidewalk fronting or abutting commercial properties within Twenty four hours (24 hrs) of the snow fall.
2. In residential areas, sidewalks must be cleared with 48 hours of the end of a snowfall.  Sidewalks should normally be cleared of snow and ice for the entire finished width, to the finished surface.  Please note that the Noise Bylaw 2010-03 prohibits the use of snow-clearing devices powered by an engine in residential areas before 7:00 a.m. on weekdays or Saturdays, and before 9:00 a.,m. on Sundays or statutory holidays.
3. Businesses and residents are not allowed to stock pile on the sidewalk or plow into alleyways or in the roadway. The only time that snow can be dumped in the roadway is when the Town of Valleyview has plowed up wind rows. It is the responsibility of the renter, lease or owner to make arrangements to have the dirt, snow or ice removed.
4. It is illegal to push, plow, or pile dirt, snow and or ice on anyone else’s property without permission.

Enforcement

1. Where the Peace Officer or Designate finds that walks have not been adequately maintained, a written notice will be issued advising as to what action is required, and providing a period of not less than 24 hours to take action.
2. If Notice is not complied with there will be a fine issued for none compliance and the Town of Valleyview have the work done and a bill will be issued to the renter, lease, and or property owner. If the fine and bill is not paid within 30 days the Town of Valleyview reserves the right to apply these charges to the property taxes.

1. Fines for Fail to Comply:1^st Offence  –   Written warning2^{nd & 3rd} Offence  –   Business  $150.00  │  Residential  $50.004^th and thereafter  –  Business  $ 500.00  │  Residential    -$150.00