<div dir="ltr">Bob,<div><br></div><div>Despite the wording issue that you correctly point out, our Code Dept. never cites anyone until at least 24 hours after the snow has stopped accumulating--usually much later. Because of the large number of homes that 3 (or less) officers have to cover, they do often start posting warnings sooner in the hope that they have few if any actual citations to issue-- a goal I bet you agree with. </div><div><br></div><div>We are clearly facing at least the potential of a very large snow event and I hope that all of us can pull together to get through it in a strong community spirit.</div><div><br></div><div>For the future, I'll point out to the council that there is some ambiguity in when to start counting the 24 hours and we should look for a reform that is clearer. </div><div><br></div><div>Best wishes, stay warm and safe,</div><div><br></div><div>Vern</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 11:58 AM, bob smith <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sfmc68@verizon.net" target="_blank">sfmc68@verizon.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><br>
Mr Mayor,<br>
Thank you for the response. Since there was NO indication that this<br>
thing on my door was a reminder, it is easy to assume an over zealous<br>
code enforcement effort. This does raise a specificity wording issue<br>
about the the code.<br>
<br>
When does the the 24 hours start? Does it start at the first flake<br>
covering a spot on the side walk, at some moment during a large storm<br>
such as predicted, or at the end of the accumulation?<br>
<br>
I believe clarification should included in the statute.<br>
<br>
Respectfully,<br>
<span class="im HOEnZb">Bob Smith<br>
5001 Riverdale Road<br>
<br>
<br>
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</span><span class="im HOEnZb">On 1/21/16 10:59 AM, Vernon Archer wrote:<br>
> Hi Bob,<br>
><br>
> Yes, the sticker is a reminder and not a violation in anyway. Code (and<br>
> all of us in Town Gov't) are very concerned about the upcoming major<br>
> storm due to start tomorrow evening, and they are trying to make sure<br>
> that there is not a ice from last night's little event forming an under<br>
> layer to the 12+ of snow we expect to see soon.<br>
><br>
> We apologize for any misunderstanding.<br>
><br>
> Best wishes, and stay safe this weekend!<br>
><br>
> Vern<br>
><br>
> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 9:59 AM, bob smith <<a href="mailto:sfmc68@verizon.net">sfmc68@verizon.net</a><br>
</span><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5">> <mailto:<a href="mailto:sfmc68@verizon.net">sfmc68@verizon.net</a>>> wrote:<br>
><br>
> The yellow and white sticker on my door cites snow removal. It was on my<br>
> door about 930. AM. This morning.<br>
><br>
> The regulation states within 24 hours.<br>
><br>
> This is not marked as a reminder but as a violation. Perhaps it is<br>
> intended as a reminder.<br>
><br>
> Point of order, it is less than 24 hours since the snow started. How is<br>
> this a violation?<br>
><br>
> Please explain.<br>
> Bob Smith<br>
> 5001 Riverdale Road<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> --<br>
> Vernon Archer, Mayor<br>
> Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland<br>
<br>
</div></div></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">Vernon Archer, Mayor<br>Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland</div>
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