**FYI**

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SNOW REMOVAL from sidewalks: 

Just a friendly reminder to keep our sidewalks clear for those that still need/want to use the sidewalks!

Village Ordinance 98.083 states the occupant of every lot or premises adjoining any street or the owner of the lot or premises, if the same are not occupied, shall clear all snow and make a reasonable effort to remove all ice from sidewalks adjoining the lot or premises within the time herein required. When any snow shall fall or drift upon any sidewalk during the nighttime, the snow shall be cleared from the sidewalks by 12:00 p.m. Snow falling or accumulating during the day shall be cleared from sidewalks by 12:00PM of the following day.

As a reminder for the potential winter weather, a summary of the following is a summary of the Village of Sebewaing snow related ordinance:
 

§ 71.15 PARKING ON CURBED STREETS.
Parking is prohibited on all curbed streets, drives, and courts in the village from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. each day of the week.
 

§ 71.16 PARKING ON NON-CURBED STREETS.
Night street parking is prohibited on all non-curbed streets, drives and courts from November 30 to March 31 for snow plowing lanes.
 

§ 98.083 SIDEWALKS TO BE CLEARED OF SNOW.
The occupant or owner of every lot or premises adjoining any street shall clear all snow and make a reasonable effort to remove all ice from sidewalks adjoining the lot or premises. When any snow shall fall or drift upon any sidewalk during the nighttime, the snow shall be cleared from the sidewalks by 12:00 p.m. Snow falling or accumulating during the day shall be cleared from the sidewalks by 12:00 p.m. of the following day.
 

The full Village of Sebewaing Ordinances can be found at https://sebewaingmi.gov/village-ordinances
 

Stay Safe and Stay Warm. 

The Village of Sebewaing (Village) residents pay for the Brush Pile located on Liken Road through their property taxes. This is a privilege for the residents and property owners of the Village. The Brush Pile is intended for branches and brush that will burn easily. 

The Brush Pile has been abused by non-residents and contractors dumping large logs and tree roots that do not burn easily. The Village is paying employees to move these items which causes wear and tear and potential damage to Village equipment. 

Effective September 25, 2023, as approved by the Village Council, the Brush Pile will be locked. Residents and property owners can request access, by appointment, to the Brush Pile by contacting:

     Village of Sebewaing

     222 N. Center Street

     Sebewaing, MI 48759

     Phone: 989-883-2150

     office@sebewaingmi.gov 

Dumping of brush along Liken Road outside of the locked gates of the Brush Pile location is considered littering. The grassy area along Liken Road is only for grass clippings and leaves. A local farmer is using his equipment to spread the grass clippings into the field. Brush dumped in the grassy area will damage his equipment. 

Grass clippings can be placed in the designated area beside the DPW buildings on South First Street. Burning of grass clippings and leaves is prohibited in the Village.

The DPW will pick up curbside brush as their workload allows. Limbs/stick needs to be placed parallel to the street in manageable sized piles. Limbs/stick should be no longer than 8' long and 6" in diameter. 

Be sure to get the proper zoning/building permits for all improvements being done before improvements begin.  Please stop at the Village Municipal Building at 222 N Center Street, call 989-883-2150 or our email office@sebewaingmi.gov.  Speak with our Zoning Administrator-Matt Bumhoffer for the appropriate permit required for your upcoming improvements.