Snow Removal Policy

CITY OF ANTIGO Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Policies Help keep our city sidewalks clear of snow and ice this winter season. Together we can provide safe passage for our children walking to school, community members going to work, visitors shopping at our local businesses, and the many walkers and runners staying active year-round.     PENALTIES AND FEES REMINDER DOOR HANGERS WILL NOT BE POSTED AT YOUR RESIDENCE PRIOR TO SNOW/ICE REMOVAL OR SALT/SAND APPLICATION Accumulation of snow, or ice following cessation of a weather event will result in removal or a salt/sand application at the property owner’s expense. Crosswalks must remain open and clear for handicap accessibility (see below for a description of penalties and fees).   PENALTIES & FEES:  Minimum $100.00 ($75.00 Administration Charge plus labor (minimum 1/2 hour - $50.00/hour))  The above stated fee will be assessed following each snow removal or application of salt/sand mix     Sec. 34-46 Snow and Ice   EXPECTATIONS of SNOW & ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS:   Within 48 hours after any fall of snow, sleet, or rain (which causes ice to accumulate), it shall be the duty of the owners and/ or the occupants of any lot or parcel of land in the city to remove or cause to be removed the snow, sleet, or ice from any and all sidewalks and the nearest cross-sidewalks adjacent to the pr emises of such owner or occupant and to keep them free and clear of snow, sleet and ice for the full width of the sidewalk.   Failure to remove: The failure or neglect of any owner or occupant of any land or parcel of land to remove the snow, sleet, or ice from sidewalks as specified above will result in the city, without notice, to remove, cause the snow or ice to be removed from any and all sidewalks and cross-sidewalks that may be so neglected, and bill the property owner accordingly.   Fees: A fee, of a $75.00 Administration Charge plus labor (minimum 1/2 hour) will be assessed following each snow removal or application of salt/sand mix against the owner or occupant. The fee will be charged against the respective lots and parcels of land adjacent to which such work shall be done, as a special tax, and such sum shall be collected in the same manner as other special taxes.       A free salt/sand mix is available at the City Street Shop no sooner than November 1 MIX IS FOR SIDEWALKS ONLY (1020 W Pierce Avenue) Please bring your own container. Salt/Sand Mix Questions: 715.623.4754       Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Questions: 715.623.3633 x - 154/131       City of Antigo  700 Edison Street  Antigo, WI 54409  715.623.3633 extension‐154/131 • www.antigo‐city.org