Snow & Sidewalk Clearing: New Rochelle vs Yonkers
How do snow & sidewalk clearing rules compare between New Rochelle, NY and Yonkers, NY?
New Rochelle and Yonkers have similar restriction levels.
New Rochelle, NY
Westchester County
Property owners must clear adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after snow stops falling, under Chapter 270 (Streets & Sidewalks). Ice must be melted or treated with sand/salt.
View full New Rochelle rules →Yonkers, NY
Westchester County
Under Chapter 103 Article II, sidewalks must be cleared within 6 hours of daytime snowfall ending, or before noon the day after nighttime snowfall. A 3-foot area around fire hydrants must also be cleared.
View full Yonkers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | New Rochelle | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 270-7 | Ch. 103 Art. II |
| Deadline | 24 hours residential | - |
| BID Commercial | 12 hours | - |
| Path Width | 3 feet minimum | - |
| Fine | $100–$500 | - |
| Daytime deadline | - | 6 hours after end |
| Nighttime deadline | - | Noon next day |
| Hydrant clearance | - | 3 feet from center |
| Prohibited | - | Snow into street/gutter |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
New Rochelle FAQ
How soon must I shovel my New Rochelle sidewalk?
Within 24 hours after snow stops (12 hours for Main Street BID commercial properties). Clear a 3-foot path and treat ice.
Can New Rochelle DPW bill me if I don't shovel?
Yes. Chapter 270 allows DPW to clear the sidewalk and bill the owner at actual cost plus administrative fee.
Do I have to clear the curb ramp at a New Rochelle corner property?
Yes. Corner properties must clear the adjacent curb cuts and pedestrian ramps in addition to the full sidewalk path.
Yonkers FAQ
How quickly must I shovel in Yonkers?
Within 6 hours of daytime snowfall ending, or by 12 noon the day after nighttime snowfall, under Chapter 103 Article II.
Do I need to clear snow around fire hydrants in Yonkers?
Yes. Chapter 103 Article II requires owners abutting a hydrant to clear a 3-foot area measured from the hydrant's center line. Throwing snow onto hydrants is specifically prohibited.
Can I shovel snow into the street in Yonkers?
No. Chapter 103 Article II makes it unlawful to throw snow into streets, gutters, or onto fire hydrants. Snow must be piled on your own property or the planting strip.
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