Fulton Enforcement; penalties ordinance (§ 98-117)
Chapter 98: Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places · Article V. Snow and Ice Control
In short: Sidewalk snow violations carry a civil penalty of $50.00 per violation, and vehicles may be towed when needed to clear streets, with towing costs paid by the owner.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Violations involving parking, vehicle obstruction, or interference with snow and ice control operations shall be enforced by the city police department. Violations involving sidewalk maintenance shall be enforced through the city's code enforcement procedures.
(b) Unless otherwise provided, violations of this article shall be punishable as provided in section 1-20 of this Code.
(c) Sidewalk violations under section 98-115 shall be subject to a civil penalty of $50.00 per violation. The amount of this civil penalty may be revised in the city's schedule of fees and charges, and such revisions shall have the same force as if stated herein.
(d) Vehicles may be towed when necessary to clear streets or to protect public safety, and towing costs shall be borne by the owner.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 98-117
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.