Sidewalk ordinance enforcement is back on the books in Alexandria tomorrow (Tuesday), according to a city announcement this afternoon.
Starting tomorrow, City of Alexandria residents, property owners, community associations and businesses are required to clear sidewalks, driveways and entrances within 72 hours, due to the storm’s “Level 3” severity. According to the city, residents should do the following to abide by City Code Section 5-2-21.
- Clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to your property as soon as possible.
- If you are able, move vehicles parked on residential streets that have not been fully plowed to allow the City to work to clear the street.
- Help your neighbors who may be unable to clear the snow and ice on their own.
Enforcement was temporarily paused last Thursday to provide residents more time to recover from the major storm, which dropped 7 inches of snow over Alexandria, along with some of the worst sleet and freezing rain conditions the city has seen in 30 years. Conditions were slow to improve with consistent cold temperatures and overnight refreezing.
Failure to meet the code “may result in the City having work done and charging the cost to the property owner, or fining the property owner $50,” according to the city’s website…