Michigan homeowner rules by city
7 city rules for Michigan homeowners in 7 cities and towns, across 3 topics. Each one is tied to an official city or utility source.
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Jump to: Snowplow mailbox damage · Sidewalk snow removal · Frozen water lines
Snowplow mailbox damage
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids | Plow hit or plowed snow | East Grand Rapids reimburses up to $40 for a mailbox and up to $40 more for a post when a plow blade or plowed snow causes the damage |
| Traverse City | Only if the plow hits it | Traverse City repairs or replaces a mailbox or post only when plow equipment physically hits it |
Snowplow mailbox damage in other states
Sidewalk snow removal
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | About 24 hours | Ann Arbor requires residential owners to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after each snowfall over 1 inch |
| Grand Rapids | About 24 hours | Grand Rapids gives owners 24 hours after snow stops |
| Kalamazoo | 48 hours | Kalamazoo requires owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 48 hours of accumulation |
Sidewalk snow removal in other states
Frozen water lines
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Haring Township | City thaws or credits | Haring Township issued a run-water advisory in January 2026, asking customers to run one cold faucet at a stream as thin as pencil lead |
| Negaunee | City thaws or credits | Negaunee leaves frozen pipes on private property to the owner, but owners can have city crews thaw them for half the actual cost |
Frozen water lines in other states
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