Fresno, located in California's Central Valley, does not experience significant snowfall and has no snow removal or sidewalk clearing ordinance. The city's climate features hot, dry summers and mild winters with average winter temperatures well above freezing. On the rare occasion of trace snowfall, no municipal snow clearing requirements apply to property owners.
Fresno's Mediterranean climate results in average winter low temperatures around 38-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is exceptionally rare, with measurable snow events occurring only a few times per century. The City does not maintain snow removal equipment or require property owners to clear sidewalks of snow or ice. General sidewalk maintenance requirements apply, including keeping sidewalks free of obstructions, debris, and tripping hazards under the City's public works and property maintenance codes.
No snow-clearing violations apply in Fresno. Property owners are still responsible for maintaining sidewalks adjacent to their property in a safe, unobstructed condition.
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