WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – City officials in Wausau are reminding residents of snow removal rules for the winter.
Wausau city ordinance states residents have 24 hours after a snowfall to clear their sidewalks. If the snow is not cleared, city inspectors will send home and property owners a notice informing them they have 48 hours to clear the space or else a city employee will do the job instead.
If the city has to shovel the snow, they will bill the cost of labor and material to the resident. The starting cost for the city to clear sidewalks is $90 and depending on the time and space it can cost hundreds of dollars.
Wausau does supply salt and sand to all city residents for free. Barrels of the deicing duo can be found across the city and at the Department of Public Works at 400 Myron Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. According to the city’s snow removal website, stop at the “office” for assistance and supply proof of City of Wausau residency is required.
While it is required for residents to clear their sidewalks, it is not a requirement to clear the area around fire hydrants. But Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Kopp said any help area residents can do to clear the hydrants is appreciated, especially during an emergency.
