Columbus requires property owners and occupants to clear snow and ice from adjacent public sidewalks within a reasonable time after snowfall. Columbus City Code §902.03 mandates sidewalk clearing. Failure to clear snow creates liability for slip-and-fall injuries and may result in code enforcement action.
Under Columbus City Code §902.03, property owners and occupants must remove snow, ice, and other obstructions from public sidewalks adjacent to their property. Clearing should occur within a reasonable time after accumulation. The city does not specify an exact hour deadline, but prompt removal is expected. Property owners may be liable for injuries caused by failure to maintain clear sidewalks.
Failure to clear sidewalks may result in code enforcement notices and fines. Property owners may also face civil liability for slip-and-fall injuries on neglected sidewalks.
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