Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 9 — Property Standards By-law

1) All surfaced paths, walkways, patios, steps, ramps, building entrances, driveways and parking areas shall be,

• a) maintained in a hole-free condition and free of any settlements that might cause an accident or injury;
• b) maintained in a condition so as to afford safe passage by pedestrians and motor vehicles in inclement weather; and
• c) adequately illuminated at night so as to afford safe use. 2) Subject to subsection (3), for the purposes of paragraph
• (b) of subsection (1), snow or ice shall not be permitted to accumulate. 3) For the purposes of paragraph
• (b) of subsection (1), the requirement to keep patios free from snow does not apply unless the patio provides the only access to a residential property. 4) This section shall not apply to a dwelling on a farm property and residential properties over 7.5 acres in size where only one dwelling unit is situated on the property. FENCES AND OTHER ENCLOSURES