Property Maintenance in Davenport, IA (2026)
1 verified property maintenance rules for Davenport, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
Davenport requires owners and occupants to clear the entire sidewalk of snow and ice. If it stays more than 10 hours, Public Works can remove it and bill the property as a special tax plus a $2.50 charge.
Davenport Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal
Some RestrictionsDavenport, IA Municipal Code Sec. 12.56.020 (Failure to remove)
Whenever any snow or ice is allowed to remain upon any sidewalks, permanent or temporary, within the City for the space of 10 hours, or if in the opinion of the director of public works, or the director's authorized agent, an emergency situation exists that would endanger the public welfare and safety, the department of public works may immediately remove or cause to be removed said snow and ic...