Snow on Sidewalk
The County Code (Section 49-24A) requires property owners to clear adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after the snow event. To report an uncleared sidewalk adjacent to a multi-family residential development, call the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Code Enforcement section, at 240-777-3785. To report an uncleared sidewalk adjacent to a single-family residence, please use our online reporting form (
). For additional information on snow operations, click here. ()
(Please note that property owners are not required to clear sidewalks behind their property or to clear bikeways.)