Olathe requires property owners to clear sidewalks within 48 hours of snowfall. Priority snow routes along Santa Fe Street and Ridgeview Road cleared first by city crews.
Olathe requires property owners and occupants to clear snow and ice from adjacent public sidewalks within 48 hours after snowfall ends. The city maintains priority snow routes along major corridors including Santa Fe Street, Ridgeview Road, Mur-Len Road, and 119th Street. Residential streets are cleared after priority routes. Property owners must not push snow into the street or onto neighboring properties. Salt and ice melt products are the responsibility of property owners for sidewalks. The city provides a Snow Removal Hotline for reporting uncleared sidewalks. Commercial properties on the downtown Olathe square must clear sidewalks within 24 hours.
First offense: written notice. Non-compliance after 48 hours: $50 to $200. Repeat offenses: $100 to $500. City may clear sidewalk and assess costs to property owner.
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