What is the fine for not shoveling snow in Salt Lake City?

Under Salt Lake City Code 14.20.110, $50 to $100 per day for properties with 200 feet or less of frontage and $100 to $200 per day for larger frontage, rising at 24, 48 and 72 hours. The city gives one warning per winter season.

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Salt Lake City fines for not clearing the sidewalk

Properties with 200 feet or less of street frontage

$50 for each day not cleared within 24 hours.
$75 for each day not cleared within 48 hours.
$100 for each day not cleared within 72 hours.

(source: Salt Lake City Code)

Properties with more than 200 feet of street frontage

$100, $150 and $200 for each day at the same 24, 48 and 72 hour marks.

(source: Salt Lake City Code)

The city says each property gets one warning per winter season, and Civil Enforcement handles reports at 801-535-7225. (source: Salt Lake City)

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Sources

Salt Lake City Code (American Legal Publishing): Salt Lake City Code 14.20.070 to 14.20.110 (snow and ice on sidewalks, civil penalties) (checked October 29, 2026)
Salt Lake City: Snow Removal (checked October 29, 2026)

Last updated: October 29, 2026