Clinton Township, MI Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Clearance deadline
- 24 hours after snow/ice event ends
- Notice period
- 48-hour written notice if not cleared
- Minimum charge
- $150.00 if Township removes it
- Per-foot charge
- $2.00 per foot beyond 50 feet frontage
- Unpaid balance
- Added to property tax bill after 30 days
- Governing section
- Section 1022.03(c), Clinton Township Code
Summary
Clinton Township gives property owners 24 hours after a snow or ice event to clear the sidewalk fronting their land. Section 1022.03(c) and its enforcement paragraph let the Township issue a 48-hour notice if snow remains, then remove it and bill the owner starting at $150.00.
It shall be kept clear from accumulations of snow, sleet, ice and water. ... In the event that an accumulation of snow, ice, sleet, or water has not been removed within a twenty-four (24) hour period following the conclusion of any rain or snow event from which it arose in whole or in part, the Township may issue a written notification to the owner of record, demanding removal of ice or snow within 48 hours. In the event ice or snow is not removed, the Township may remove the ice and snow and assess the cost to the adjoining property which if it remains unpaid for an excess of 30 days, may as an additional remedy for collection, be added to and collected in the same manner as ad valorem, real property taxes, including interest and penalties. The initial charge shall be a minimum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) with a charge of two dollars ($2.00) per foot for any footage in excess of 50 feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-25: Local legislation current through May 26, 2026).
Full Breakdown
03(c) folds snow and ice into the same maintenance duty as sidewalk repair: the paved walk, bike path, or hike/bike trail contiguous to a property must be kept clear of accumulations of snow, sleet, ice, and water. The chapter's enforcement paragraph sets the timeline. If snow, ice, sleet, or water is not removed within 24 hours after the rain or snow event that caused it ends, the Township may send the owner of record a written notice demanding removal within 48 hours. If the owner still has not cleared it, the Department of Public Works can remove the snow or ice itself and assess the cost to the property.
00 per foot for any sidewalk frontage beyond 50 feet. If the assessment goes unpaid for more than 30 days, the Township can add it to the tax roll and collect it the same way as ad valorem real property taxes, with interest and penalties. 11. Owners are identified from current Township tax assessment records or the Macomb County Register of Deeds, and where a parcel has more than one owner or occupant, each is jointly and severally liable for keeping the walk clear.
Violations & Fines
Missing the 24-hour clearance window triggers a 48-hour written notice; ignoring that lets the Township remove the snow or ice and charge the property at least $150.00, plus $2.00 per foot past 50 feet of frontage. Unpaid charges over 30 days old are added to the property's tax bill and collected with interest and penalties like delinquent real property taxes, on top of any citation issued under the Code's general penalty in Section 202.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Clinton Township?
What does Clinton Township charge if it clears my sidewalk snow?
Is the snow-removal charge instead of other sidewalk penalties?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Clinton Township
Compare Clinton Township to another location·View the Michigan property maintenance overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Snow & Sidewalk Clearing in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Macomb County handle snow & sidewalk clearing.