Hamilton: Snow removal
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What does Hamilton bylaw 03-296, s. 6 say?
All owners or occupants of buildings where the roof or eaves of which abut or overhang the highway or sidewalk upon the highway shall, whenever ice or snow accumulates on the roof or eaves, remove the same immediately, and in a manner showing due care and precaution for the safety of persons passing.
Hamilton, Snow and Ice Removal By-law, s. 6, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/hamilton/03-296/03-296-6, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
What does Hamilton bylaw 03-296, s. 5 say?
General Duties, Obligations, and Prohibitions That every occupant or owner shall, within 24 hours of the cessation of a Winter Storm Event, or within 24 hours of the cessation of a series of Consecutive winter storm events, remove and clear all snow and ice from sidewalks abutting the highways in front of, or along…
Hamilton, Snow and Ice Removal By-law, s. 5, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/hamilton/03-296/03-296-5, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
What does Hamilton bylaw 03-296, s. 8 say?
That if the owner or occupant fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with Sections 5, 6, and 7 of this By-law, the Director in lieu of, or in addition to any other remedy provided by this By-law, is authorized to have the snow or ice to be removed at the expense of the owner or occupant, and in the case of non-…
Hamilton, Snow and Ice Removal By-law, s. 8, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/on/hamilton/03-296/03-296-8, last checked October 17, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
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