Snow clearance in Fort Collins is shaped by a city that treats winter roads as a round-the-clock job: the Streets team plows, de-ices and maintains roads 24/7. That covers the street, though, not your driveway or your walk. For sidewalks, the city has a rule of its own. Section 20-102 of the City Code, titled "Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks required; lien", was amended by City Council Ordinance No. 203, 2025. So before you hire, read the current wording of that section and ask any plowing or shoveling crew how they handle the sidewalk in front of your property, and how quickly after a storm. Ask for the scope in writing: driveway, walks, any roof snow work, and where snow will be piled. Ask whether the crew carries insurance, and who is responsible if a sidewalk is left uncleared. Roof snow removal is a separate job from plowing, so confirm who will do it and what safety gear they use.