Village of Westmont
Date Issued: January 15, 2019
The Village of Westmont encourages all of our citizens, including residents and business owners, to be respectful of their neighbors and the entire community by taking the responsibility of shoveling snow from their sidewalks so that pedestrians have a clear and safe path when walking through our community.
When shoveling sidewalks, it is recommended that citizens clear paths the full width of the sidewalk so to allow everyone the ability to travel freely using the sidewalks instead of the streets.
Additionally, when our snow plows are clearing the roadways, some snow gets pushed back into driveways. Please make sure to not return this snow back into the street, but instead try to shovel snow to the parkways. Working together, we can make sure that our roads and sidewalks are safe for everyone.
Westmont property owners are asked to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property at their earliest convenience following a snowfall. Landlords are responsible for keeping sidewalks, parking lots and all common areas, including open stairwells, free from hazardous conditions at all times.
Also, remember to use salt in a proper and responsible way by removing snow prior to applying a deicer, using just enough deicer to reduce safety hazard. You can also sweep up and properly store road salt after a snow storm for reuse, and using a hand-held spreader to apply a consistent amount. It is also important to use less than 4 pounds of salt per 1,000 square feet. One pound of salt is approximately a heaping 12-ounce coffee mug.
For more information about deicing and snow removal, contact the Village of Westmont Code Enforcement Office at 630-981-6250. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Contact: Larry McIntyre
Village of Westmont
Communications Director/Public Information Officer
630-417-0280
lmcintyre@westmont.il.gov
