What Bylaw C-1166 says
Section 37 says a person shall not place, or permit to be placed, snow, ice or other material removed from private property onto the highway or other public property. Section 37.1A applies the same rule to snow removed from a commercial or industrial property.
Snow placed in violation must be removed within 24 hours, or the City may remove it at the violator's expense. Section 38 says sidewalk snow may not be put on the adjacent roadway, except to the extent that moving it to private property is impractical.
Fines in the City
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Snow from private property onto a road | $100 |
| Snow from a commercial or industrial property onto a road or public property | $1,000 |
| Snow onto another property | $100 |
| Sidewalk snow onto the road | $100 |
| Failure to clear the sidewalk | $100 |
County of Grande Prairie rules
The County says it is illegal to deposit snow, ice and other material onto roadways, right-of-ways, ditches or property other than your own. Violations can bring a $100 fine, an order to clean up, and an additional $200 fine for failing to clean up.
Where the snow can go
Snow can be stored on your own property or hauled away. Learn about snow hauling or request a quote. The bylaw wording covers anyone who places or permits snow to be placed, so property owners should make a no-road-deposit rule part of any snow contract.
Property owners should also understand who may be liable for a slip on a commercial lot.
FAQ
Can a business push parking lot snow onto the street in Grande Prairie?
No. Bylaw C-1166 s. 37.1A bans placing snow from a commercial or industrial property on a road or other public property. The listed fine is $1,000, and the snow must be removed within 24 hours or the City can remove it at the violator's expense.
Can I blow my sidewalk snow onto the road?
Generally no. Section 38 of Bylaw C-1166 says sidewalk snow may not be placed on the adjacent roadway, except to the extent that moving it to private property is impractical.
Can I pile snow on the lot next door?
Not without permission. The City fine schedule lists $100 for removing snow onto another property, and the County bans depositing snow on property other than your own.
Is the rule different in the County of Grande Prairie?
The County's rule is similar: snow, ice and other material cannot go onto roadways, right-of-ways, ditches or other people's property. Fines start at $100, with an extra $200 if it is not cleaned up.
Who is responsible if my snow contractor does it?
The bylaw applies to anyone who places snow on the road or permits it to be placed there, so owners and occupiers should agree in writing where their contractor will store or haul snow.
Sources
Related: the 24-hour sidewalk clearing rule