Politics & Government

If Snow Sticks? Here's What You Need to Know

Fairfax County residents are not legally required to clear snow from sidewalks, but county strongly encourages it.

Snow has started sticking to the ground in some areas of Fairfax County, though most of it should be gone early tomorrow morning.   

Fairfax County residents are not legally obligated to clear snow from the sidewalks in front of their residences. However, Fairfax County officials strongly encourage residents to clear their walkways as soon as possible after a snowstorm to allow pet owners, school children, the elderly and others to walk safely.

Some private homeowners’ associations may have their own bylaws requiring snow removal in a specified period.

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Roadways

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for plowing most roadways in Fairfax County. Clearing is done on a priority basis: Highways and main thoroughfares first, and then side streets and subdivisions. For more information, you may either contact VDOT online or call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623), TTY 711, for further information.

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Fairfax County workers only plow specific sections of roads that are within the County Road Maintenance and Improvement Program. According to the Fairfax County website, these road sections are identified by blue signs that say, "Fairfax County Maintained Here to ### feet." To request snow removal or report snowy conditions on these specific road areas, you can email the Maintenance & Stormwater Management Division or call 703-877-2800, TTY 711.

For more information on snow removal, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/utilities/snow_removal.htm.


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