West Michigan finally got its first real snow of the season. And while we all love to complain about winter, the part no one likes to talk about is the actual responsibility that comes with it: you have to clear your sidewalk.
Because that one icy stretch in front of someone’s house? That’s where kids walk to the bus stop. That’s where your neighbor pushes their stroller. That’s where the Amazon driver does a delicate Olympic-level balance routine every single day.
After all, clearing your sidewalk isn’t just following the law, it’s also about being a decent human during Michigan’s long, cold winter.
Every city has its own version of this rule, and the time limit to clear your sidewalk isn’t always the same. So here’s a quick, friendly walkthrough of what the major West Michigan communities expect from homeowners once the snow stops falling.Grand Rapids…