Sidewalk Clearing

Snow and freeze/thaw cycles can result in very hazardous conditions on walkways and sidewalks for everyone – particularly for service providers and those with limited mobility.

City Clearing Responsibilities

When it snows 5 cm or more, we clear sidewalks next to City-owned facilities, pedestrian overpasses, bridge walkways and high-pedestrian downtown sidewalks with built-in trees and landscaping. 

Asphalt park pathways with street lighting are cleared within 48 hours after a snowstorm ends.

Residential Property Clearing Responsibilities 

Residents are expected to clear the City sidewalks surrounding their properties within 48 hours after a snowfall. Sidewalks should be cleared so that there is a flat, wide path to ensure safe travel for pedestrians, including those with wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Non-Residential Property Clearing Responsibilities 

In September 2024, City Council approved amendments to Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005, that requires non-residential properties to clear sidewalks abutting their property within 24 hours of snowfall. 

Are you a business on 23rd Street? Check your mailbox for information about snow clearing in the dedicated bike lane! By coordinating your sidewalk clearing with night time snow removal, we can keep Saskatoon moving Downtown after a snowfall.

Reporting a Violation

Please report an uncleared sidewalk using our online Reporting a Bylaw Concern form or leave a voicemail with Bylaw Compliance at 306-657-8766.

Enforcement 

All sidewalk complaints received are investigated. Where appropriate, the Bylaw Inspector will issue a Bylaw Notice requiring the property owner or occupant to clear the City sidewalk within 24 or 48 hours (depending on the type of property). 

If the sidewalks aren't cleared by the time a reinspection occurs, a third-party contractor will clear the sidewalk and the cost will be added to the property owners tax roll.

Tickets may be issued for repeat violations.