In the Borough of Waynesboro, residents and business owners are required to remove snow, ice, sleet, mud or similar substances from sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm ends, under the local snow-removal ordinance.
Officials also urge residents not to push snow into cleared streets and to keep at least three feet of space around fire hydrants so emergency crews can access them.
Property owners who fail to comply may face fines of at least $75 per violation, with each day after the first 24 hours counting as a separate violation that can also include court costs and attorney fees. The borough may arrange to remove snow or ice and charge the cost to the property owner if sidewalks remain uncleared.
Chambersburg inspection and enforcement
In the Borough of Chambersburg, local law likewise requires that snow and ice be removed from sidewalks along the street within 24 hours after the end of a winter storm, which for the most recent event has been defined as noon Monday, Jan. 26.
Borough representatives plan to inspect sidewalks within street rights-of-way on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, and issue tickets to owners who have not cleared sidewalks of snow and ice by then.
A first-offense ticket in Chambersburg carries a $50 fine, while a second offense within 12 months brings a $100 fine, and unpaid tickets can lead to charges being filed with the magisterial district judge. Inspectors document uncleared sidewalks with photographs, and residents who receive citations may request a hearing before the district judge to contest them.
Where rules apply and where to get help
Chambersburg officials note that inspections apply only to sidewalks within street rights-of-way inside the borough limits, and residents can verify whether their street is included by using the street map on the borough’s website.
Questions about Chambersburg’s rules can be directed to Public Works Director Tyler Fairchild at 717-251-2414 or [email protected], while the borough’s 24/7 Customer Service Center is available at 717-263-4111 for general snow-removal inquiries.
Waynesboro residents seeking more information on sidewalk and snow-emergency regulations can visit the borough’s online code portal or contact borough offices for guidance. Both municipalities emphasize that keeping sidewalks clear reduces slips and falls and maintains safe routes for schoolchildren, seniors and all pedestrians during winter weather.
