Huntsville has no ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow or ice from public sidewalks. Rare winter weather events in North Alabama make snow removal ordinances unnecessary.
Huntsville averages only 1 to 2 inches of snow per year and winter weather events typically melt within 24 to 48 hours. Unlike northern cities Huntsville imposes no duty on abutting property owners to clear snow from public sidewalks. During ice storms Huntsville Public Works treats arterial streets and bridges first. Property owners remain responsible for safe conditions on their private walkways under general premises liability. The City activates the Emergency Operations Center for major winter storms.
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