Manitou Springs, CO Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Snow deadline
- 24 hours after snowfall ends
- Debris deadline
- 24 hours after it appears
- If missed
- City removes it and bills owner
- Unpaid bill
- Certified to county treasurer, +10% penalty
- Hearing
- Before City Council, 10-20 days after notice
Summary
Manitou Springs property owners, occupants or agents have 24 hours after snow stops falling to clear their abutting sidewalk, and 24 hours from when debris, rubbish or dirt appears, under Municipal Code § 12.16.010. The city can remove it and bill the property if the deadline is missed.
It is unlawful for the owner, occupant or agent of any lot, parcel or tract of land to permit snow, debris, rubbish or dirt to remain on the sidewalk on the street upon which such lot, parcel or tract of land abuts for a period exceeding twenty-four hours after the termination of the falling of the snow, or in the case of debris, rubbish or dirt, for a period exceeding twenty-four hours from the time said debris, rubbish or dirt appeared on said sidewalk.
Full Breakdown
010 makes it unlawful for the owner, occupant or agent of any lot, parcel or tract of land to permit snow, debris, rubbish or dirt to remain on the abutting sidewalk for more than 24 hours: the clock starts when the snowfall ends, or, for debris, rubbish or dirt, from the moment it appears. 020 lets the city supervisor have it removed. 030. 060. 070.
Violations & Fines
Missing the 24-hour deadline exposes an owner to two consequences: the city can clear the sidewalk itself under § 12.16.020 and bill the full cost, plus inspection expenses, against the property under § 12.16.030, and an unpaid bill is certified to the county treasurer and collected like a property tax with an added 10 percent penalty under § 12.16.070.
Frequently Asked Questions
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