Phoenix does not have a snow removal ordinance for sidewalks. Located in the Sonoran Desert with an average annual snowfall of near zero, snow events are extremely rare. The city's sidewalk maintenance obligations under Chapter 31 focus on debris and vegetation removal rather than snow or ice clearance.
Phoenix is located in Arizona, where significant snowfall is rare or nonexistent. As a result, most municipalities do not have formal snow removal ordinances. However, residents are still responsible for keeping sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of debris, vegetation overgrowth, and tripping hazards under general property maintenance codes. In the rare event of icy conditions, property owners may be liable for slip-and-fall injuries on their sidewalks. General sidewalk maintenance requirements still apply year-round.
Sidewalk obstruction: $25 to $100 code enforcement citation. Injury liability possible under general negligence.
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