The City of Charlottesville reminds property owners to clear snow from sidewalks after recent snowfall. City Code Section 28-25 requires owners or occupants of properties next to paved sidewalks to remove snow, sleet, and ice within 24 hours after snowfall ends. For this event, the City Manager set the end of snowfall at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025. Sidewalks must be cleared by 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
This rule aims to keep sidewalks safe and accessible. The city asks that the full width of the sidewalk be cleared to allow use by strollers and wheelchairs. Residents should clear all sidewalks along their property and use salt or sand on icy areas to prevent slips…