Greeley, CO Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Removal deadline
- 24 hours after snowfall ends
- Who's responsible
- Owner, agent, or tenant
- First-offense fine
- $100 minimum (§1-261)
- City abatement fee
- Cost plus $50 + 20%
Summary
Greeley requires everyone, owner, agent, or tenant, to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of their property within 24 hours after a snowfall ends, and bans shoveling it into the street.
It shall be the duty of all persons within the corporate limits of the city, whether owner, agent or tenant of any building, premises or vacant lot, to keep the sidewalks in front of and adjacent to the tenements and grounds occupied by them clear of snow and ice, and after any fall of snow, such persons shall remove the same from such sidewalks within 24 hours after the termination of each such snowfall. It is unlawful for any person to drag, shovel or deposit any snow that has been removed from private property upon any street, gutter or sidewalk or upon any other public ground or place in the city. Failure to comply with this section shall be a violation subject to the sanctions set forth in chapter 10 of title 1 of this Code.
(Prior Code, § 15-76(part); Code 1994, § 13.12.020; Ord. No. 9, 2007, § 1, 3-6-2007)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Greeley Municipal Code §18-195 puts the duty on whoever occupies the building, premises, or vacant lot, owner, agent, or tenant, to keep the adjacent sidewalk clear of snow and ice, with removal required within 24 hours after each snowfall stops. The same section makes it unlawful to drag, shovel, or dump removed snow onto any street, gutter, or other public ground. If it isn't cleared, §18-196 lets the city manager have the sidewalk cleared after notice and bill the responsible party for the cost plus a $50.00 inspection surcharge and 20 percent for incidentals.
Violations & Fines
Sec. 1-261 sets fines of at least $100 (first offense), $250 (second, within 24 months), and $500 (third) up to $1,000 total; the city can also abate and bill cost plus $50 and 20%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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