Snowy sidewalks come with liability concerns

Recent winters along the Front Range have been relatively mild. This winter, however, has reminded us that snow, slippery roads and unpleasantly-cold temperatures can make for dangerous times.
Of considerable concern to businesses and property owners is the need to remove snow and ice, minimizing the chance of receiving a municipal ticket, and the risk that someone will suffer an injury. Snow removal obligations are set forth in municipal or county codes and, indirectly, in the premises liability provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
The Fort Collins municipal code requires that “owners or occupants of property abutting sidewalks…