St. Louis County, MO Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Private snow removal
- Not required by county
- Clearance target
- 24 hrs after storm
- Code
- §1105.040, §1207.040
Summary
St. Louis County does not impose a private snow-removal mandate on homeowners. County plows clear arterial and collector roads first; subdivision roads should be addressed within 24 hours of storm end. Residents are asked to park off streets during storms.
St. Louis County maintained routes should be addressed no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the conclusion of a storm. … the Department of Highways & Traffic asks for residents' assistance in parking cars off streets to allow plows easier access when clearing and to wait twenty-four (24) hours before calling to inquire about the status of snow removal.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 85 | Traffic: Supplement 80).
Full Breakdown
Snow operations are governed by §1105.040 (Arterial Road System) and the §1207.040 prohibition on parking that obstructs emergency snow removal. The county's 24-hour dispatch is (314) 615-1131. Sidewalk maintenance on private property is the owner's responsibility under §1110.302.3; sidewalks in public ROW are repaired by Highways & Traffic at no charge as funding allows.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles obstructing snow removal can be ticketed under §1207.040 or towed; sidewalks in disrepair on private property cited under §1110.302.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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