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Nampa, ID Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Nampa City Code § 3-4-15
Duty
Remove snow/ice in timely manner
First fine
$25 civil infraction
Second fine
$50 civil infraction
Third offense
Misdemeanor citation, no set fine

Summary

Nampa declares snow, ice, or debris left on sidewalks a nuisance the property owner must clear in a timely manner, enforced by civil infraction citations.

The accumulation of snow, ice, dirt or any solid waste upon the sidewalks of the city or placement of items (e.g., dumpsters, portable backstops, landscaping features, etc.) upon such so as to obstruct the same is declared to be a nuisance and the responsibility of the owner to move or remove in a timely manner.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 16 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 3-4-15 makes it a nuisance to let snow, ice, dirt, or solid waste accumulate on a Nampa sidewalk, or to block one with dumpsters, portable backstops, or landscaping features; the owner is responsible for moving or removing it in a timely manner. The code sets no fixed hour deadline, but the offense is enforced through the civil infraction process at § 1-1-7-2, which lists § 3-4-15 by name among the code sections eligible for infraction citation, with escalating fines set out in § 1-1-7-5.

Violations & Fines

Civil infraction citation: $25 fine for a first violation within five years, $50 for a second; a third violation within five years draws a misdemeanor citation instead of a fine (§ 1-1-7-5).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to clear sidewalk snow in Nampa?
City code sets no fixed hour count, § 3-4-15 requires removal 'in a timely manner,' and code enforcement can cite you once it's obstructing the sidewalk.
What's the fine for not clearing snow off a Nampa sidewalk?
$25 for a first civil infraction within five years, $50 for a second, and a misdemeanor citation instead of a fine on a third (§ 1-1-7-5).
Who is responsible for clearing Nampa sidewalks?
The property owner, § 3-4-15 places the duty on the owner to move or remove snow, ice, dirt, or obstructing items from the sidewalk fronting their property.

Sources & Official References

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