Hillsborough County does not require snow removal. Tampa Bay area averages zero measurable snowfall annually. Property owners must maintain sidewalks free of hazards, overhanging vegetation, and tripping obstructions under Code Chapter 46 general maintenance.
Florida subtropical climate makes snow functionally impossible in Hillsborough. Sidewalk clearing ordinances instead address vegetation trimming (8-foot pedestrian clearance), debris removal, and repair of cracked or uplifted sections. Tree roots often displace sidewalks in historic Tampa neighborhoods; county may cite owner for hazards. Adjacent owner traditionally responsible though county right-of-way.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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