Indianapolis requires property owners to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall under Rev. Code §431-210. 36-inch clear path. Corner lots must clear ramps.
Indianapolis-Marion County Rev. Code §431-210 places responsibility for sidewalk snow and ice removal on the adjacent property owner/occupant. Walks must be cleared within 24 hours after snowfall ends, with a minimum 36-inch clear path. Where snow cannot be fully removed (ice), sand or de-icer must be applied. Corner properties must clear curb ramps and crosswalk aprons on both street frontages. DPW's Snow Force handles streets only — not sidewalks. The city's Senior/Disabled Snow Assistance program pairs volunteer shovelers with eligible residents. Liability for slip-and-falls is a property-owner issue under Indiana negligence law.
Failure to clear: $50 first offense, $100 second offense, $200 third offense per §431-210. City may clear and bill at cost-plus. Civil liability for slip-and-fall injuries.
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