Cranston, RI Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)

The owner, occupant or an building or lot of land bordering on any street, highway, square or public place where there is a sidewalk supported by curbing, shall, within the first twenty-four (24) hours after any snow has ceased to fall, cause the snow to be removed from the sidewalk adjoining such building or lot of land. Sidewalks must be cleared at least three feet wide to allow wheelchairs to pass. All curb cuts must also be cleared.

B. If said owner or occupant is sixty-two (62) years of age or older or is physically disabled or has a prior medical condition that would prevent him or her from shoveling snow and unable to shovel snow, no fine shall be imposed for failing to remove snow if said owner or occupant provides the police officer with a letter from his or her doctor attesting to the fact that the person is physically unable to shovel snow.

C. In case of neglect so to do, the person chargeable with such duty shall pay a fine not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) and for each and every hour after the expiration of such twenty-four (24) hours that the snow shall remain on the sidewalk, such owner, occupant or other person shall pay a fine of not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than two dollars ($2.00). (Prior code § 27-7; Ord. 2013-9, § 1, 4/22/2013; Ord. 2015-17, § 1, 5/26/2015; Ord. 2017-20, § 1, 5/22/2017)