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Winter sidewalks and drainage in Chilliwack
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Clear the sidewalk beside your property by noon the day after snowfall. Keep snow off the roadway, bins out of plow spac
Key information
Clear the sidewalk beside your property by noon the day after snowfall. Keep snow off the roadway, bins out of plow space and street drains clear when you can safely help. Dangerous ice and blocked drains can be reported to 604-793-2810.
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Sidewalks and neighbour help
Owners or tenants must clear the adjoining sidewalk by noon the next day. Clear it well enough for people using mobility aids, not only people who can step over remaining snow.
The city encourages adopting a senior neighbour’s sidewalk or helping someone with limited mobility. Do not assume an application guarantees a volunteer is available.
Snow storage and plow access
Shovel onto the lawn rather than the street. When facing the street, pile snow to the right of the driveway to reduce what plows push back into the entrance.
Park off street where possible and keep curbside bins out of the road. Do not stop plow or sanding-truck drivers. Leave a large following distance to avoid thrown sand and preserve visibility.
Drainage and emergency access
Keep snow, leaves and debris off street drains when safely possible, and report blocked drains to Operations. Clear around fire hydrants so emergency crews can find them.
Use the city’s linked winter route and hillside-tire information before a trip. Call 604-793-2810 about dangerous or black-ice conditions. A sidewalk-clearance deadline does not describe a guaranteed city road-plowing completion time.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sidewalk deadline | Noon the day after snowfall |
| Snow pile location | Lawn, not street; right of driveway facing street |
| Plow room | Off-street parking and bins off road |
| Blocked drains/dangerous ice | 604-793-2810 |
| Hydrants | Keep visible and clear |
Steps to follow
- Clear the adjoining sidewalk
Meet the next-noon deadline and allow mobility-aid passage.
- Keep the roadway free
Store snow on the lawn and move bins/vehicles.
- Report dangerous conditions
Provide location to Operations.
Useful questions and answers
Who clears the sidewalk beside a home?
The property owner or tenant.
What is the deadline after snowfall?
Noon on the following day.
Is a narrow path through leftover snow enough?
The city asks residents to consider mobility-aid users and remove snow that could block them.
Can I shovel onto the street?
No. Put snow on the lawn.
Which side of the driveway should hold the snow pile?
To the right when facing the street, to reduce plow pushback.
Why keep bins off the road?
To give plows and sanders room to work safely.
Should I stop a plow driver with a concern?
No. The city asks residents not to stop truck drivers.
Where do I report a blocked street drain?
Operations on 604-793-2810.
Why clear snow around a hydrant?
It makes it easier for emergency crews to locate and use.
Where do I report dangerous black ice?
Call 604-793-2810.