During the winter months, snow and ice on sidewalks can seriously impair the ability for people to get around safely - especially the elderly and those with mobility restrictions. For that reason, the City of Saskatoon has a Bylaw in place requiring owners or occupants of property to clear sidewalks of snow and ice.

The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005 (No. 8463) requires that:

• Residential sidewalks must be clear of snow and ice within 48 hours of a snowfall.
• Sidewalks in designated commercial/suburban areas must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of a snowfall. The areas to which this Bylaw applies are outlined on maps in Schedule A (starting on page 8) of the The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005 (No. 8463).

To report an unsafe sidewalk 48 hours after a snowfall in residential areas, and 24 hours after a snowfall in designated commercial/suburban areas, call the Snow & Ice Hotline at 975-2491.

If a report is received about an uncleared sidewalk, the City will check the site and, if necessary, the owner/occupant will be ordered to clear the sidewalk. If the owner/occupant doesn't comply, the City will clear it, and the cost of clearing will be charged to the owner’s property tax.