Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-115
Removal of snow and ice
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Every owner of a multiple-tenant dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots, driveways, steps, and sidewalks and other walkways on the premises. Individual snowfalls of three inches or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three inches, shall be removed from parking lots and driveways within 24 hours after cessation of the snowfall. Individual snowfalls of one inch or more, or successive snowfalls accumulating to a depth of one inch, shall be removed from steps and sidewalks and other walkways within 24 hours after cessation of the snowfall.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-115, owners of multi-tenant residential properties bear responsibility for clearing snow and ice from all outdoor surfaces on their premises — including parking lots, driveways, steps, sidewalks, and other walkways. The rule sets two distinct thresholds: accumulations of three inches or more must be cleared from parking lots and driveways within 24 hours of a snowfall's end, while accumulations of just one inch or more must be cleared from steps, sidewalks, and walkways within that same 24-hour window. These thresholds apply both to a single snowfall and to successive snowfalls that together reach the specified depth.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of multi-tenant dwellings in Excelsior generally maintain compliance with § 8-115 by monitoring snowfall totals and acting promptly once precipitation stops — clearing parking lots and driveways when accumulation reaches three inches, and addressing steps, sidewalks, and walkways as soon as accumulation hits one inch, all within 24 hours of the snowfall's end. Because successive snowfalls count toward these thresholds, compliant operators typically track cumulative totals between clearing events rather than treating each storm in isolation. Maintaining records of snow-removal activity — such as contractor logs or timestamped photos — is a common practice among operators who want to demonstrate timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multi-tenant dwellings in Excelsior have an interest in knowing that § 8-115 places the legal responsibility for snow and ice removal squarely on the property owner, not on residents. If parking lots, driveways, steps, sidewalks, or walkways remain uncleared beyond the 24-hour window after a qualifying snowfall, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their landlord is not meeting this obligation can document conditions with dated photographs, report the concern to the appropriate Excelsior municipal authority, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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