Tucson does not have a snow removal ordinance for sidewalks or streets. The city's Sonoran Desert climate produces extremely rare snowfall — measurable snow occurs roughly once every few years and typically melts within hours. When snow does occur, the city does not deploy plows to residential streets and there is no legal obligation for property owners to clear sidewalks.
Tucson's average annual snowfall is 0.4 inches, making snow removal regulations unnecessary. On the rare occasions when significant snow falls (such as the February 2023 event), it is treated as an unusual weather event rather than a routine maintenance obligation. The city focuses its winter weather efforts on monitoring for ice on bridges and overpasses.
Not applicable. No snow or ice removal requirements exist for property owners in Tucson.
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