Tuolumne County, CA Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Mandate
- None: no ordinance
- County Roads
- County crew maintained
- State Highways
- Caltrans maintained
- Private
- Owner responsibility
Summary
Tuolumne County does not have a snow removal ordinance for sidewalks or private property. Higher elevation communities (Twain Harte, Long Barn, Pinecrest) receive significant snowfall but the county does not mandate private snow clearing.
5618] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 79. ) 5610. The owners of lots or portions of lots fronting on any portion of a public street or place when that street or place is improved or if and when the area between the property line of the adjacent property and the street line is maintained as a park or parking strip, shall maintain any sidewalk in such condition that the sidewalk will not endanger persons or property and maintain it in a condition which will not interfere with the public convenience in the use of those works or areas save and except as to those conditions created or maintained in, upon, along, or in connection with such sidewalk by any person other than the owner, under and by virtue of any permit or right granted to him by law or by the city authorities in charge there
Full Breakdown
Tuolumne County does not have an ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow from sidewalks or walkways. Higher elevation communities above 3,500 feet (Twain Harte, Mi-Wuk Village, Long Barn, Pinecrest) receive regular snowfall during winter months. County road crews maintain county roads, and Caltrans maintains state highways (SR 108, SR 120). Private driveways and walkways are the owner's responsibility but there is no legal mandate to clear them within a specific timeframe. Many mountain community residents contract with private snow plowing services. The lack of formal sidewalk infrastructure in most unincorporated areas makes a sidewalk clearing ordinance impractical.
Violations & Fines
No violations for failure to clear snow. Property owners are responsible for their own access.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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