In the City of Toronto, Ontario, sidewalk clearing: Owner/occupant must clear and completely remove snow and ice from the sidewalk within 12 hours after any fall of snow, rain or hail has ceased; fines: Fine of not more than $5,000 (Provincial Offences Act). Source: Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 719, Snow and Ice Removal, verified 2026-06-10.
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 719, Snow and Ice Removal
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sidewalk clearing
Owner/occupant must clear and completely remove snow and ice from the sidewalk within 12 hours after any fall of snow, rain or hail has ceased
719-2; "within 12 hours after any fall of snow, rain or hail has ceased"
fine range
Fine of not more than $5,000 (Provincial Offences Act)
"a fine of not more than $5,000"
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 719 governing snow and ice removal obligations.
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 regulating the use of streets and sidewalks in the City of Toronto.
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918 regulating parking on residential front yards and boulevards.