Sidewalk Snow Removal

Private Property, residential or commercial property owners and occupants are required to clear the sidewalks abutting their property of snow or ice within 24 hours after the snow and ice have stopped falling.
This includes the corner crosswalk area for property owners with corner lots or those whose property abuts a midblock crosswalk. Violators of this ordinance who are reported to Sanitation districts are issued a notice to clear the walk. If the sidewalks still are not clear within another 24 hours, a Sanitation crew will clear a path on the walk, and the charge will appear on the property tax bill.The city is responsible for only the approaches to alleys; alleys are not plowed.

Winter sidewalk clearing for older citizens and disabled persons

Residents living in single family homes who are physically unable to clear the sidewalk in front of their home may apply to the Sanitation Division for assistance with clearing the walk after a snowstorm. To be eligible, residents must certify that they and all other occupants of their home are senior citizens or handicapped and are physically unable to shovel the sidewalk. They must certify that they were unable to obtain the services of any other individual. The service is referred to as “hardship exception case.”

The Sanitation Division will send a plow to clear a path on the sidewalk in front of the residence only. The walk from the sidewalk to a door is not cleared. The service is provided only when plowing operations are called, and only the public sidewalk is cleared. Driveways and side walkways on private property are not cleared by Sanitation crews. The charges will be included in the property tax bill.

For information on these services, call (414) 286-CITY (2489).

Milwaukee’s winter parking rules went into effect on Dec. 1 and last until March 1

That means overnight parking is prohibited on major streets and bus routes and in places where signs are posted.

In addition, some streets on the east side and near south side that allow overnight parking on both sides of the street will only allow alternate side night parking during the December to March time period. There are no signs posted.

To find the winter parking regulations for a specific street, visit www.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw or call the Parking Information Desk at 414-286-8350.