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Centennial expands sidewalk snow‑removal duties to most non‑single‑family properties, raises fines
Summary
City Council adopted an amendment to the municipal code to require snow removal on sidewalks for all property types except single‑family residential and to increase fines; council asked staff to produce cost estimates for lowering the 4‑inch trigger discussed in public testimony.
City Council on Jan. 21 adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑02 to amend Article 9 of Chapter 11 of the Centennial Municipal Code, broadening the city’s snow‑removal requirement to cover parcels that are not single‑family residential and removing the previous arterial/collector roadway designation from the rule.
Mike Nelson, the city’s Public Works program director, told council the revised ordinance removes zoning and street‑classification limits so the requirement applies to all parcels other than single‑family residential. The change also raises penalties for noncompliance: the proposal increases the first offense penalty (previously $50) and sets escalating fines ($200 first…
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