Residents Are Required To Clear Their Sidewalks

The Loudoun County ordinance (Chapter 1022) requires the owner/occupant of a property which has a public sidewalk adjoining or touching the property in front, rear or either side, to clear or treat that sidewalk for snow and ice within 6 hours of a snowfall (by 12:00 noon for overnight snowfall)

The Broadlands Association is not responsible for removing the snow from sidewalks in front of townhomes or single-family homes. This is the sole responsibility of the resident. Property owners abutting common areas (i.e. along Ellzey Drive) are also responsible for clearing those sidewalks. This will provide a safe walkway for children going to school.

The Loudoun County Department of Building and Development is responsible for enforcement of this ordinance. Please report all complaints to Loudoun County via their online reporting tool, LEx – Loudoun Express Request, at this link:http://iframe.publicstuff.com/#/?client_id=1295&request_type_id=32432

 

Who is responsible for sidewalks in common areas? The sidewalk on Ellzey near the walking path still remains uncleared. This is forcing children and parents who walk to Hillside to walk in the street. A street that is already narrow due to snow.

 

This area has been surveyed by the HOA and we have found that all sidewalks adjacent to HOA common areas have been cleared. There are some sidewalks that are adjacent to resident lots that have not been cleared by the homeowners. These sidewalk areas, which should be maintained by the homeowners, can be reported to the link listed above. Additionally, there are piles of snow blocking some areas of the sidewalks that VDOT trucks have created when moving the snow.