Sturgeon Bay residents face fines for snow on sidewalks Sturgeon Bay officials have warned that residents may be charged fines if they fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. This follows a significant blizzard that hit the city more than a week ago, dropping 33 inches of snow. The city’s ordinance requires sidewalks to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall, but officials extended the deadline due to the unprecedented snowfall. Now, city authorities are implementing a new policy where property owners will be billed for the cost of snow removal crews if their sidewalks remain uncleared. The city also reiterated that residents are prohibited from shoveling snow from their private property onto public streets. This measure aims to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain clear pathways for pedestrians. The decision comes as the city continues to recover from the severe weather event, which disrupted daily life and strained municipal resources. Officials emphasized that the fines are a necessary step to enforce accountability and promote community responsibility in maintaining safe public spaces.#city_officials #sturgeon_bay #snow_removal_policy #public_safety_regulations #municipal_resources
