While last week's weather put shoveling on hold for many, Mayor Linda Gorton said Monday it's time for property owners to start clearing their sidewalks to help make way for school-aged children heading to bus stops.
A city ordinance requires residents to clear sidewalks no more than 48 hours after any event that brings at least four inches of snow. But that rule was set aside last week as repeated rounds of snow and ice pummeled the state.
Residents and other property owners living on streets that haven't been plowed are not required to clear walkways until the plow comes through. But Gorton says now that the worst of the worst has passed, everyone should make an attempt to get the sidewalks clear for walkers and school children.
At this stage, the job is still voluntary and no fines are anticipated, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. With the exception of Wednesday, temperatures are expected to remain above freezing this week — reaching 50 by Friday.
Fayette County Public Schools have said they will make a decision on whether in-person classes will resume by 5 a.m. Tuesday.
