Kalamazoo officials have begin enforcing snow-removal ordinances.

"It's not my job" doesn't cut it when it comes to removing snow from a sidewalk that is on your property; it is, indeed, your job."

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"It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any lot or building within the corporate limits of the City to permit or suffer to remain, on the sidewalk opposite and in front of such lot or building or on any alley adjacent thereto, any snow, ice or rubbish of any kind. If said owner or occupant removes snow, ice or rubbish within 48 hours after receiving an appearance ticket or a summons and complaint of a violation of this section, the appearance ticket or complaint shall be dismissed."              

 --Kalamazoo City Code P. & L. Code § PL707; amended 4-6-1994 by Ord. No. 1573

 

Bottom line: if someone complains that you haven't leared the sidewalk on your property, the city will issue a notice.  According to MLive, 38 notices have been served already in 2015.  If you still do not comply, the City will clear the path and send you the bill.

 

So get out there and get it done!  Go ahead, be creative and have some fun!

 

Don't forget to shovel out the fire hydrant!

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