However, another important reminder from the city: do not shovel or plow snow into the street. This practice is illegal, unsafe and hinders snow operations, the city said.
The penalty is a fine ranging from $50 to $300 for each violation. (1) the owner, agent, and tenants of any building or premise shall clear a path of not less than 36 in width on all sidewalks, including curb cuts, abutting the building or premises within 6 (six) hours after the snow has ceased to fall. The path shall be thoroughly cleared of snow and ice. Where the width of any pavement measured from the property line to the curb is less than 3 (three) feet, the path cleared may be only 12 inches in width. When the building in question is a multifamily dwelling the owner or his agent shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of this section.
Officials said crews will continue salting and plowing until roads are made passable for safe traveling across the city. Parking is now permitted again along snow emergency routes.
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Baltimore has converted two of its recreation centers to serve as temporary shelters for women and couples experiencing homelessness when wind chill temperatures hit freezing or below this winter.