Albuquerque's Article 8 (Weeds, Litter and Snow) addresses snow removal but enforcement is minimal due to the city's semi-arid climate with infrequent snowfall. Property owners are expected to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property within a reasonable time after snowfall, but the city does not aggressively enforce sidewalk clearing given that snow typically melts quickly at Albuquerque's elevation and latitude.
Article 8 of the Albuquerque code addresses snow and ice on sidewalks. Property owners and occupants are expected to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks abutting their property within a reasonable time after the end of snowfall. Albuquerque averages about 10 inches of snow per year and most accumulations melt within a day or two. The city focuses street snow removal efforts on major arterials, bridges, and hills. Residential sidewalk enforcement is complaint-driven and uncommon. Sand and ice melt are preferred over salt due to environmental concerns in the Rio Grande watershed.
Enforcement is complaint-driven and relatively rare given the city's climate. Persistent failure to clear ice hazards could result in a code enforcement notice. Property owners may face premises liability for slip-and-fall injuries on uncleared sidewalks adjacent to their property.
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