A large amount of snow in Metro Vancouver means it’s time to clear your walkways and sidewalks.
Those who fail to do so in a timely manner may face penalties that vary depending on where they reside.
Here’s how much you could fined for not clearing snow from sidewalks and pathways from several cities in Metro Vancouver. Please make sure to shovel with care.
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Vancouver
In Vancouver, there are pretty steep penalties and requirements on how quickly residential sidewalks should be cleared.
“If you don’t clear snow and ice by 10 am the next day after snowfall, you may get a $250 fine. If snow and ice stays there for over 24 hours, the fine could be $750,” The City of Vancouver states.
Owners and occupants who fail to remove snow and ice may face escalating tickets, fines, or both.
Burnaby
The City of Burnaby states that it responds to complaints about uncleared sidewalks made by residents, with city staff inspecting properties and possibly issuing fines.
Burnaby asks that sidewalks surrounding a property be removed by 10 am each day and groups the fines into three categories:
- Industrial, commercial, or institutional ($400)
- Multi-family ($250)
- Single-family, two-family, mobile homes ($100)
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Richmond
Fines in Richmond are $125 for not clearing your property. This applies to residential, commercial, and industrial properties as well as undeveloped and under-construction properties.
Like Vancouver, Richmond also has a 10 am deadline.
Surrey
Surrey has two separate categories for fines for failing to remove snow from your sidewalks by 10 am each day.
Under Surrey’s Highway and Traffic Bylaw, businesses can be fined $80 per day for not clearing snow, while those with residential properties could be fined $55 per day.
Township of Langley
The Township’s Highway and Traffic Bylaw states that those living in residential areas must remove snow from sidewalks and walkways within 24 hours of the first accumulation. Those in commercial and industrial areas must clear their sidewalks and walkways by 10 am.
People who fail to clear snow and ice from walkways may incur fines of up to $100 per day.
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Port Moody
Port Moody has potentially strict fines for anyone who fails to clear a priority residential area.
Fines range between $100 and $500 based on the offence.
If you live in another Metro Vancouver city, check the City’s webpage to see how much you could be fined for not clearing snow.