Bellaire does not have a snow and ice sidewalk clearing ordinance. The Houston area rarely experiences accumulating snow or ice. When winter weather events occur, the city coordinates emergency responses but does not require property owners to clear sidewalks. General sidewalk maintenance obligations under the Code of Ordinances still apply.
Bellaire is located in the subtropical Houston metro area where accumulating snow and ice events are extremely rare. The city does not have a specific ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow or ice from sidewalks. When winter weather events do occur, as happened during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, the city coordinates emergency response through its Public Works Department and emergency management protocols. Property owners are encouraged to salt or sand walkways during rare ice events for safety. The city's general property maintenance requirements include keeping sidewalks in good repair and free of obstructions, but this does not extend to weather-related clearing mandates. Slip-and-fall liability during ice events is governed by Texas premises liability law. Property owners should exercise reasonable care during unusual winter weather. Contact Public Works at (713) 662-8160 during weather emergencies.
There are no specific penalties for failing to clear snow or ice from sidewalks in Bellaire. General premises liability under Texas law applies if a property owner fails to address known hazardous conditions on their property.
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