Sidewalk Snow Removal

Outside Omaha’s City Limits - To report snow on sidewalks outside Omaha’s city limits, contact either homeowners’ association, sanitary and improvement district board or your local governing entity.  

Inside Omaha’s City Limits – The Omaha Municipal Code states that it shall be the duty of the occupant, as well as the duty of the owner, of any lot or land or real estate in the city, to clear all ice and snow from the sidewalks adjoining the said lot, land, or real estate within 24 hours after the cessation of any storm or fall of snow.

Omaha Municipal Code Section 34-332 Removal Required and Section 34-333, Removal by City

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I legally place snow?
Snow may be placed on the street within a 3 foot space next to the curb.  See Diagram.

To whom do I report uncleared sidewalks abutting schools or school properties?
Contact the school or appropriate school district.

To whom do I report uncleared sidewalks abutting parks and park trails?
Contact the Parks Department at 444-5955 or 444-5920.

To whom do I report uncleared pedestrian overpasses or bridge overpasses?
Contact the Parks Department at 444-5955 or 444-5920.

To report all other sidewalks that are not cleared of snow and ice, fill out this form.