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Town reviews broad code rewrite for sidewalks, snow removal and administrative enforcement
Summary
Workshop discussion covered proposed revisions to the town code addressing snow/ice removal on sidewalks, vehicle use on sidewalks, yard‑waste definitions and a shift from criminal penalties to administrative enforcement for many violations. The board agreed to clarify language and avoid duplicative county referrals.
Board members reviewed a redlined draft of multiple code sections that would move certain enforcement pathways from criminal penalties to administrative remedies and add clearer language on sidewalk maintenance, snow/ice removal and yard waste.
Participants discussed whether the draft overreached by requiring specific materials (salt, sand) and whether simpler language—requiring a “safe path” to traverse—would be preferable. The group agreed to simplify the paragraph that addresses situations where frozen snow or…
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