Lyn Knoll Neighboorhood Association

Code Alert!

Where there is snow there is responsibility

Citizens required to keep sidewalks free of snow and ice ensures safety of all pedestrians

Once the season’s first snowfall hits, it’s time for residents to break out those snow shovels. Snow and ice on sidewalks can be slippery and dangerous, not only to mail carriers and other delivery people but also to senior citizens, children, disabled people and the public
in general. As a resident or property owner, it is your responsibility to keep city sidewalks adjacent to your property free and clear of snow and ice, even though the sidewalks may be behind or outside the rear and side fences and adjacent to any street. Snow and ice must be removed within 24 hours after a snowfall ends, and 48 hours after a snow emergency is declared by the city. To ensure pedestrian safety, City of Aurora code enforcement officers regularly inspect school routes and other areas where pedestrian traffic is heavy. In addition, the officers answer citizen complaints concerning lack of snow and ice removal from sidewalks. Failure to comply with the ordinance carries a $10-per-day fine for single-family homes and a
$20-per-day fine for all others. Officers are not required to give a warning notice prior to issuing a snow ticket. To ask questions about the snow removal ordinance, call the City of Aurora Neighborhood Support Division at 303-739-7280.

Tax Volunteers needed

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trains individuals and groups to prepare federal and state income tax returns for low income, elderly and non-English speaking individuals for free. All volunteers are trained to ensure clients receive the maximum credits allowed by law, and receive up to 24 hours of federal and state tax law training. In return, volunteers are asked to serve a minimum of 20 hours from Jan. 31 to April 15. For more information on volunteering for VITA, call
Charlotte Adams at 303-446-1359.