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Dearborn, MI Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Code § 13-71
Duty
Owner/occupant clears sidewalk
Minimum fine
$50.00 per offense
No sidewalk?
Must still clear a path

Summary

Dearborn requires every occupant or owner to keep the adjoining sidewalk clear of ice and snow for pedestrian use, with fines starting at $50 for failing to clear it within a reasonable time.

(a) No occupant of any premises or owner of premises or property shall fail to keep the sidewalks in front of or adjacent to such premises or property clear of ice and/or snow, so far as to facilitate pedestrian use. Where there are no sidewalks, no such occupant or owner shall fail to clear a path free from snow and ice, when such a path will provide an extension of existing sidewalk on an adjacent property.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-07: Code: Updated through: July 22, 2026 | Zoning: Updated through: July 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 13-71 makes it the duty of every occupant or owner of a premises to keep the sidewalk in front of or adjacent to their property clear of ice and snow so it's usable for pedestrians; where no sidewalk exists, they must clear a path that extends the adjacent sidewalk. Sec. 13-74 makes failing to clear accumulated ice or snow within a reasonable time, or letting it build up dangerously, a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 per offense, plus the cost of any removal or repair the city has to perform.

Violations & Fines

Not less than $50.00 per offense, plus city removal/repair costs, for failing to clear snow or ice within a reasonable time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fixed deadline in hours to clear snow in Dearborn?
The code requires clearing within a 'reasonable time' rather than a specific hour count; letting ice or snow accumulate dangerously past that point is a violation under Sec. 13-74.
What's the minimum fine for an uncleared sidewalk?
Not less than $50.00 per offense under Sec. 13-74, plus the city's cost of removing the snow/ice if it has to step in.

Sources & Official References

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