Sidewalks

The City has a responsibility to ensure that sidewalks are maintained for the community as a whole, including upgrading corners to provide wheelchair ramps and repairing sidewalks in the public right-of-way.

The effort to ensure sidewalks are maintained in safe condition is shared by property owners. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of sidewalks and driveway approaches next to their property's frontage. Article IX, Sections 904 and 905 of the City Code establishes the property owners' responsibility for repair and maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to their property's frontage.

For more information or to report a sidewalk hazard, call the Public Works Assistant at 301-689-6000 ext. 111.

Winter Weather Sidewalk Maintenance
 

Property Owner Responsibilities for Snow & Ice Removal

City Code, Article 4, Section 4-2 requires that property owners clear snow and ice accumulations greater than 6" from public sidewalks located on their property frontage within 24 hours of snowfall. The path must be a minimum of two (2) feet in width and allow for unobstructed passage.  This section of City Code also requires that property owners treat sidewalks for ice or freezing rain with 24 hours of a winter weather event by treating the sidewalk(s) on their property frontage with salt, sand, or a similar abrasive.

Fire Hydrants in the Snow

Fire trucks carry a limited amount of water, so one of the first tasks upon arriving at the scene of a fire is to locate a water supply from the nearest hydrant. Hydrants covered in snow can be difficult to locate, and uncovering them can waste valuable time needed during the fire. Please do your part to keep Frostburg safe in inclement weather by digging out a three-foot radius around fire hydrants near your property.