When do you cite property owners for failing to shovel their walks?
The code specifies that property owners must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow stops. However, we also consider the overall conditions throughout the region.

Code Compliance inspectors first visit commercial properties adjacent to mass transit and other areas with heavy pedestrian traffic before turning our attention to residential streets.

We may issue warnings before citing property owners. Repeat offenders are cited. While we recognize that snow removal is a difficult and demanding task, we do expect property owners to comply with the code and keep our sidewalks passable and safe.

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1. When do you cite property owners for failing to shovel their walks?
2. What type of inspections are performed by Hyattsville's Code Compliance Department?
3. Are Hyattsville Code Compliance inspectors building inspectors?
4. Does Hyattsville issue any building or construction permits?
5. Does the City of Hyattsville issue business licenses?
6. What happens after I submit my business license application?
7. Is Hyattsville's business license a one time deal?
8. Are business licenses transferable?
9. Are apartment complexes required to have a license to operate?
10. Who licenses apartments in Hyattsville?
11. How do I know if an apartment complex in Hyattsville is properly licensed?
12. What should I do if I have a complaint about an apartment complex in Hyattsville?
13. Who do I contact if I have a dispute with my landlord about my rent?
14. Are rental homes required to have a license to operate?
15. How many people can live in a single family rental home?
16. How many people can live in an owner occupied rental home?
17. Who do I call for a noise complaint?
18. What should I do if I have a complaint about a rental house in Hyattsville?
19. What should I do if I have a complaint about a business in Hyattsville?
20. Is covering an unregistered or "junked" vehicle, (as defined by the Hyattsville City Code), with a commercial car cover acceptable?