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2023/2024 Winter Operations

Message from the Halifax Regional Municipality - Transportation and Public Works:

Below are some simple steps to help protect your property and ensure snow clearing goes as safely and smoothly as possible this winter season.

  1. Remove planters, lawn decorations and any other portable objects near the sidewalk before the winter. 

  2. When bad weather is in the forecast, safely store items that may still be used during the winter (e.g. sports equipment).

  3. Mark any permanent structures or objects with a reflector that will be visible above the snow. This helps crews identify obstacles. 

  4. Trim any tree branches and shrubs that originate from your property. These can obstruct access and visibility for snow-clearing equipment.

  5. Never park on the sidewalk and when parked in a driveway, make sure your vehicle isn't hanging over into the right-of-way. These vehicles are dangerous obstacles for crews and prevent proper clearing of sidewalks.

Businesses

In addition to the tips above, business owners should refrain from placing sandwich boards and other portable signs on the sidewalk during the winter months. These are obstacles for clearing equipment and can significantly hamper operations.

Never clear snow from your property onto the street or sidewalk. 

It is against By-Law S-300 to throw or pile snow in the street or on the sidewalk. This is a serious problem that can cause safety issues for pedestrians and other users as it complicates clearing for crews. When this happens, crews are often forced to double back, delaying service on the rest of their routes.

Property owners must ensure the snow they clear is piled on their own property. The municipality has enhanced enforcement in place to address non-compliance with the By-Law: 

  • If a property owner is found to be non-compliant, municipal staff will affix an Order at their civic address.

  • The 24-hour Order to Remove Snow and Ice from the Right of Way indicates that a failure to comply will result in the municipality removing the snow and ice. The cost of the removal will constitute a lien against the property and be collected in the same manner as property taxes.

  • Violations of By-law S-300 may also result in a summary offense ticket of no less than $100.00. 

Residents or businesses can email contact@halifax.ca or call 311 to report violations.

Parking

The overnight winter parking ban is in effect every year from Dec. 15 until Mar. 31; however, it is only enforced during declared weather events and clearing operations. When the ban is enforced, it restricts any on-street parking between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles in violation of the ban will be ticketed and/or towed.

Remember to stay informed about the status of the parking ban and please think before you park.

SGABA Members Advertising Co-op Opportunities

The Spring Garden Area Business Association is pleased to partner with 96.5 and Saltwire to offer our members a CO-OP opportunity. This initiative is available to all members. Please contact scott@springgardenarea.com for more information