Village of Menands, NY Removal of Snow and Ice

[Amended 2-5-2007 by L.L. No. 16-2007]

Any owner, proprietor, lessee or lessor entitled to the possession of any vacant lot, any owner of any house or other building and any person having charge of any house or other building and any person having charge of any church, cemetery or public building in the Village shall, during the winter season and during the time snow or ice shall continue on the ground and within 12 hours after being notified by a member of the Police Department or by a person having the power of a policeman, clear from the sidewalks and gutter in front of such lot or building the snow and ice or shall, in case snow and ice are so congealed that they cannot be removed without injury to the pavement or any other lawful surfacing used for sidewalks, cause said snow and ice to be strewn with sand or ashes as to allow citizens to use the sidewalks in an easy and commodious manner.

Should the owner, occupant or person in charge fail to comply with the provisions of this article, the Foreman of the Department of Public Works, Building Inspector, or other authorized individuals of the Village will be authorized to remove the snow and ice or sprinkle sand over the same, the cost of which will become a charge against the property, and the charge will be levied with the next tax against the property. In addition, the owner, occupant or person in charge shall be liable to the Village for a fine in the amount of $25 for the first offense and $100 for each and every subsequent offense in addition to any expenses incurred by the Village.