What happens when a property owner fails to clear the sidewalk?
The Zoning Officer is notified and will issue a ticket for the Town Ordinance violation. Each day the violation continues is a separate offense. If there is a property that you would like to report please contact the Building and Inspections Department.
All residents who own property in East Hartford that is adjacent to a sidewalk are responsible for clearing those sidewalks of snow, ice, sleet or debris within 8 hours after sunrise during snowfall or inclement weather. Many of our neighborhood schools have children that walk to and from school daily, in addition to students who walk to bus stops, and residents who access public transportation. It is imperative that we keep the sidewalks clear so that our residents and students are not forced to walk in the street.