Sunrise, FL Property Maintenance: Snow & Sidewalk Clearing (2026)
Key Facts
- Snow Rule
- None; snow does not fall
- Swale Duty
- Owner maintains, Sec. 9-31(c)
- Keep Clear
- Refuse, debris, overgrowth
- Enforcement
- Nuisance abatement, liens
Summary
Snow never falls in Sunrise, so there is no snow-removal duty. Property owners must instead keep the swale and sidewalks abutting their lot free of debris, overgrowth, and hazards under the property-maintenance code.
The owner of property within the city shall have the responsibility to maintain the swale area abutting his property and to keep the swale area free of refuse and debris.
Full Breakdown
Sunrise sits in Broward County's subtropical climate, so no ordinance addresses snow or ice. The year-round duty is sidewalk and swale upkeep. Code Sec. 9-31(c) makes each owner responsible for maintaining the swale area abutting the property, the strip between the road and the private property line, and keeping it free of refuse and debris. Sec. 9-2(b) extends the nuisance rule to sidewalks and swales abutting a lot, barring accumulations of weeds, undergrowth, trash, and yard waste. Overgrown vegetation blocking a public sidewalk is a code violation. Keeping walkways clear and trimmed is the local equivalent of snow clearing.
Violations & Fines
Letting the swale or abutting sidewalk fill with debris, yard waste, or overgrowth is a nuisance under Sec. 9-2 and Sec. 9-31; the city can order abatement and lien uncorrected costs to the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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