St. Louis City Revised Code requires property owners and occupants to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks abutting their property within a set time after the storm ends. Failure to clear can trigger citations and city abatement billed to the owner.
Under St. Louis Title 11 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) provisions, owners and occupants must remove snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their property. The general rule requires clearing within a reasonable time after the snow stops, often interpreted as by noon the day after the event for daytime storms. Ice that cannot be removed must be treated with salt or abrasive material. The city encourages neighbors to assist seniors and persons with disabilities. Citizens Service Bureau complaints are routed to enforcement, and unabated sidewalks can be cleared by a city contractor with costs placed as a lien. Premises liability under Missouri law is typically based on negligence, not a per se statute for homeowners, but businesses owe a higher duty of care.
Notice of violation, then fines typically $50-$100 per offense. City-performed cleanup is billed to the owner with an admin fee.
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