Snow clearance in Green Bay

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Green Bay averages 55.6 inches of snow a year, so clearing snow here is a routine winter job rather than an occasional one. The city also sets rules for what happens to that snow. Under City Ordinance 34-14, snow and ice must be removed from the full width and length of the sidewalk within 24 hours after it falls, and this applies to owners, renters and anyone in charge of the property. Snow from a driveway or sidewalk cannot be pushed into the roadway; it has to be stored on the terrace or in the front yard. When you hire a plowing or shovelling service, ask how quickly they will reach your sidewalk after a storm, and make sure they clear its whole width. Ask where they will pile the snow, and confirm in writing that none will go into the street. Since the duty stays with you as the owner or renter, agree on these points before the season starts.

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What to know in Green Bay

Before you hire

  1. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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  2. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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Questions about hiring in Green Bay

How soon must I clear my sidewalk in Green Bay?

City Ordinance 34-14 requires all snow and ice to be removed from the full width and length of the sidewalk within 24 hours after it has fallen. It applies to owners, renters and persons in charge of the property, so confirm your plow or shovelling service can meet that timing. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)

Where can a contractor put snow from my driveway?

Green Bay's ordinance says driveway and sidewalk snow cannot be placed into the roadway. It must be stored on the terrace or in the front yard. Ask any contractor to confirm where they will pile snow on your lot, and get that in the written agreement. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, walkways and roof, and what triggers a visit. Get the timing after a storm, where snow will be piled, how damage is handled, and proof of insurance. Compare quotes on the same scope so they are truly alike.

Can my car stay on the street during a snow emergency?

No. During a Green Bay snow emergency, no vehicle may park on any street until the emergency has expired, including metered areas. Overnight on-street parking permission will not be granted. Plan somewhere off the street so plows can work and your vehicle is not in the way. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)