Sidewalks and Snow Shoveling – “People are walking in the street, because some of the homeowners in my neighborhood haven shoveled their sidewalks. What can be done about it?
Property owners in Minneapolis are required by City ordinance to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Business/commercial property owners have to clear their sidewalks and/or put down salt or sand within four hours after snow or freezing rain has stopped falling. Residential owners have 24 hours to shovel snow and/or mitigate ice. If you have concerns about a sidewalk near you, please call the Public Works Sidewalk Department at (612) 673-2420 to report the location. They will send out an inspector who will work to resolve the situation. Also, contact the sidewalk department if you have any questions about damaged sidewalks.
