01/26/2026
❄️ The County’s Snow Removal Ordinance requires all property owners to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after the end of the storm for snowfalls of less than 6 inches, or 36 hours for those greater than 6 inches. 🌨️ Arlington County is also reminding commercial property owners that they are expected to comply with the Ordinance, with snow clearing part of basic business operating plans.
Here are other ways to help:
• Move cars from the street prior to a storm, if possible, as plowing around vehicles on narrow roadways is extremely difficult. If you can’t remove vehicles from the street, coordinate with neighbors to park only on one side where feasible.
• Don’t park "head in" on cul-de-sacs, to give plows more room to maneuver. (More tips for those living on narrow roads or on cul-de-sacs.)
• Be Salt Smart. Apply only the recommended minimum of chemical deicers on sidewalks, walkways, and driveways. And keep in mind these three easy steps.
• Neighbors Helping Neighbors. You can volunteer to help! Reach out to your civic association to find out how you can help assist elderly neighbors or neighbors with disabilities, and facilitate winter weather preparedness.
• Clear snow from sidewalks, fire hydrants, storm drains, and catch basins away from the street. But wait for plows to come before clearing snow from the front of driveways, to minimize the amount pushed back.
💡 Pro-tip: Shovel early and often to avoid build-up.
Thank you for your partnership in helping keep Arlington’s sidewalks safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. 😊
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