San Antonio rarely experiences snow or ice accumulation due to its subtropical climate. The city does not have a specific snow or ice removal ordinance for sidewalks. General property maintenance standards under the SAPMC require properties to be maintained in a safe condition, which would apply during rare winter weather events. The city's emergency management handles severe winter weather through its Office of Emergency Management.
San Antonio is located in Texas, 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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