Section 24-1701. DUTIES OF OWNER OR DELEGEE

 

1701.1In carrying out his or her obligation under Section 1700, the owner or delegee shall:

 

(a)Clear the entire width of the sidewalk or to a width of thirty-six inches (36ʺ), whichever is less.  If only a width of thirty-six inches (36ʺ) is required to be cleared under this paragraph, the owner or delegee shall ensure that the sidewalk is cleared in a continuous path;

 

(b)Clear all curb ramps that provide access to the sidewalk, regardless of the source of snow accumulation;

 

(c)Clear all curb cuts abutting the property, regardless of the source of the snow accumulation; and

 

(d)Place snow or ice in the tree box area or in the grassy area adjacent to the sidewalk.  If no tree box or grassy area is present, the owner shall place the snow or ice in the area of the sidewalk adjacent to the curb but not in the street or bicycle lane.

 

1701.2If snow or ice cannot be removed without damaging the sidewalk, the owner or delegee shall cover the snow or ice with sand, sawdust, or another appropriate substance to render the sidewalk safe for pedestrian travel.

 

 

authority

Section 8 of An Act providing for the removal of snow and ice from the paved sidewalks of the District of Columbia, effective March 11, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-211, 61 DCR 13074 (December 26, 2014)) (the Act), and Mayor’s Order 2015-174, dated June 25, 2015.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15134 (November 20, 2015).