OTTAWA–In case you don’t already know, Ottawa does have a snow removal ordinance. The measure requires the owner, agent or occupant of any lots abutting upon any sidewalks to remove from the sidewalks all snow and ice within 5 hours adjacent to non-residential properties and within 24 hours adjacent to residential properties from the time the snow has fallen or the ice has accumulated. If the snowfall or ice accumulates during the night, removal of the snow or ice must be made within prescribed hours of daylight the following day. Violation of the ordinance can bring a fine ranging from 25 to 250 dollars.
