Snow does not occur in West Palm Beach. Sidewalk maintenance focuses on keeping walks clear of vegetation, debris, and trip hazards under City Code §66 (Streets and Sidewalks).
As a subtropical coastal city, West Palm Beach has no snow removal ordinance. City Code §66 makes adjacent property owners responsible for keeping public sidewalks clear of overhanging vegetation (8 ft vertical clearance), accumulated debris, and obstructing items. Sidewalk repair of cracks and trip hazards is shared between the city and abutting owners under the Public Works sidewalk program. After hurricanes, owners must clear vegetative debris from public walks within 72 hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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