Clear snow, ice from public sidewalks

Within 24 hours of the end of each snowstorm, public sidewalks (near the street) adjacent to commercial properties must have a path cleared to provide safe passage so pedestrians do not have to walk in the street.

This is particularly important in areas of high pedestrian traffic including Main Street near Glenbard East, downtown and along Roosevelt Road.

While the ordinance does not require snow removal from public sidewalks abutting residential properties, the same hazards exist. Some people have expressed a concern regarding liability involved in removing snow, but the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act (745 ILCS 75/2) provides that anyone who “removes or attempts to remove snow or ice from sidewalks abutting the property shall not be liable for any personal injuries allegedly caused by the snowy or icy condition of the sidewalk.”

Residents who have sump pumps draining toward the front yard are reminded to switch the drainage to the rear yard for the winter months to prevent icing of the sidewalks. Village code requires those having any surface water drainage mechanisms or conduits onto a sidewalk or street to take action to prevent icing.

Please help to keep the pedestrians of the community safe by keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

The depositing of snow from private property onto the streets or the stacking of snow from private property on the parkway adjacent to the street is strictly prohibited (see Village Traffic Code, Section 10-14-16.) Such action is also prohibited for commercial/institutional properties per the Illinois State Compiled Statutes.

Questions regarding snow or ice removal should be directed to Code Enforcement at (630) 620-5749.