Showing ordinances that apply to North Gates, NY
North Gates is an unincorporated community (population 9,458) in Monroe County, New York. Because North Gates is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Monroe County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The snow & sidewalk clearing rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Monroe County averages 100+ inches of lake-effect snow. Rochester Code Ch. 104 requires sidewalks cleared 24 hours after snowfall. Towns vary 24 to 48 hours. City may clear and bill owners.
Rochester averages over 100 inches of snow annually from Lake Ontario lake-effect. Rochester City Code Chapter 104 requires property owners and occupants to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Minimum 36-inch clear path. Brighton Code Ch. 184 similar 24-hour standard. Pittsford Village 24 hours. Greece, Irondequoit, Henrietta, Webster, and Penfield vary 24 to 48 hours. Ice that cannot be removed must be treated with sand, salt, or calcium chloride. Corner properties must clear curb ramps. Rochester DPW may clear and charge owners with liens. Seniors and disabled residents can apply for assistance through Rochester Neighborhood Service Center.
Rochester Ch. 104: $50 to $250 per occurrence plus city clearing charge. Brighton: similar fines. Owner liability for slip-and-fall injuries during non-clearance.
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