town of branford snow removal policies
To report properties for failure to comply with the following Town of Branford snow removal policies please call Public Works Department at (203)488-4156.
Important Information Winter weather conditions present several challenges that do not exist at other times of the year. In light of the frequency and severity of the winter weather, the Branford Public Works Department wishes to remind Town businesses and residents of the shared community effort necessary to keep roads and sidewalks safe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
PARKING BAN: In an effort to keep roads and sidewalks reasonably safe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, Town Ordinances 223-1 & 223-2 identify the parking ban. Vehicles parked in violation of this ordinance may have there vehicles towed at the owner’s expense.
SIDEWALKS: Town Ordinance 216-42 identify the responsibility of every person owning or occupying any premise abutting upon a sidewalk.
CONTRACTORS: Residents are reminded that they are responsible for their contractor’s actions. Town Ordinance 216-42b prohibits snow to be placed on any public highway in such a manner as to impede or inconvenience travel on any roadways. Residents or private contractor will also be held responsible for any curb damage done as a result of plowing snow across roadways.
Maintenance of the roadways and sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition is a community effort. All the members of the Department of Public Works appreciate the cooperation provided by the residents and business of Branford in keeping our roadways safe.
PARKING BAN: In an effort to keep roads and sidewalks reasonably safe for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, Town Ordinances 223-1 & 223-2 identify the parking ban. Vehicles parked in violation of this ordinance may have there vehicles towed at the owner’s expense.
SIDEWALKS: Town Ordinance 216-42 identify the responsibility of every person owning or occupying any premise abutting upon a sidewalk.
CONTRACTORS: Residents are reminded that they are responsible for their contractor’s actions. Town Ordinance 216-42b prohibits snow to be placed on any public highway in such a manner as to impede or inconvenience travel on any roadways. Residents or private contractor will also be held responsible for any curb damage done as a result of plowing snow across roadways.
Maintenance of the roadways and sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition is a community effort. All the members of the Department of Public Works appreciate the cooperation provided by the residents and business of Branford in keeping our roadways safe.