SNOW REMOVAL by CITY
We recently received a publication from the City of Missoula regarding snowfall and snow removal directed to all Missoula residents. Please remember these statements are the result of city ordinance and are presented for informational purposes. Residents of Pleasant View are subject to city ordinances. In part it states:
CLEARING THE WAY:
How Missoulians Manage Snowfall Together
We’ll do our part. The City of Missoula works to keep thoroughfares safe and clear during winter weather in our valley. Snow plows leave the garage when an accumulation of two inches of snow is on major streets. Bike lanes are plowed concurrently with major streets.
… and you can do yours. Keeping sidewalks easily passable during the winter ensures mobility for all and is the neighborly thing to do.
IT’S THE LAW
Missoula’s law on sidewalk snow removal says you need to have the sidewalk shoveled by 9AM following a snowfall. On weekends and holidays, it’s 12 noon. Failing to get out there and shovel does a disservice to your neighbors, leaving sidewalks impassable for several days. Everyone is better off if you take responsibility for your share of sidewalk.
MISSOULA MUNICIPAL CODE 12.16.030
A. Every person owning, in charge or control of, or occupying as tenant any building or lot of land within the city which fronts on, abuts, or contains within a public use easement a sidewalk, shall remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, snow, ice, slush, mud, or other impediment to safe and convenient foot travel from so much of said sidewalk as is in front of, abuts on, or is contained within said building or lot of land. It is further such person’s duty to prevent accumulation of the same upon such sidewalks.
B. When from freezing of water, snow or slush thereon, or by reason of such compaction resulting from the wear of foot travel or from any cause whatever, sidewalks are rendered dangerous, unsafe or difficult to the free passage of pedestrians, it shall be the duty of the owners or tenants of premises in front of, adjoining or containing within a public use easement such sidewalks to forthwith remedy such conditions by sprinkling sand or de-icing agents on the sidewalks, or chipping or by other safe and efficient means. (Ord. 3040, 1997; Ord. 2043 §2 1979; prior code §28‑3)
TO SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR SIDEWALK
MISSOULA AGING SERVICES 406-728-7682
UM OFFICE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 406-243-5531
HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL 2-1-1
SOME PEOPLE NEED HELP
Extend a hand to your neighbors who are unable to shovel their own sidewalk. The infirm and the elderly are most commonly in need of assistance, so reach out to those who live around you, or refer them to the above services
CITY SNOW REMOVAL RATES PLEASE NOTE: If the sidewalk is not cleared, the City may arrange to have the sidewalk cleared and bill you the following:
Minimum 1/2 hour of work: $28.00
Administrative Fee: $38.00
Minimum Charge: $66.00