Corona, CA Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)

Corona is located in the Inland Empire at approximately 700 feet elevation in a hot Mediterranean climate zone. Measurable snowfall in Corona is essentially nonexistent; the last documented trace snow event in the city occurred decades ago and lasted hours. Accordingly, Corona Municipal Code does not contain any sidewalk snow removal ordinance, and property owners face no winter snow clearing duties. However, under California Streets and Highways Code Section 5610, the abutting property owner is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the sidewalk fronting their property in any condition that endangers public safety. This includes removing wind-blown debris, dead leaves and branches, accumulated dirt or mud, fallen tree limbs, and other obstructions. Trip hazards from sidewalk uplift (often caused by tree roots) must be addressed; the city has a 50/50 sidewalk repair cost-share program for qualifying repairs. Snow that does occasionally fall on nearby mountains (Cleveland National Forest, Saddleback) does not reach city elevations except in extremely rare events. If an unprecedented snowfall ever occurred, residents would be expected to use reasonable care to clear walkways before allowing public foot traffic, but no specific timeline or penalty exists.