Snow and Business: start shoveling

Over 25 inches of snow fell in Philadelphia between February 5th and 6th.  If you own property in Philadelphia, you have 6 hours from last snow fall to shovel and clear your sidewalks.  Philadelphia Municipal Code 10-720.  The code requires you to clear a path atleast 30 inches wide.  If you fail to do so, you may be fined $50.  If you do not pay the violation within 10 days you may be penalzied from $100 to $300, and a judgment may be entered against you.  Code 10-719.   Even if you are leasing the property, you are responsible for removing the snow, unless your lease states otherwise.

Sharmil McKee | Business Attorney | blog@mckeeoffice.com