The answer: It depends. The answer varies by neighborhood and by surface area; roads, sidewalks or trails. The responsible party could be Douglas County, your HOA, CPN Metro District, or the resident. The CPN Master Association does not own property, and does not manage snow removal.
An overview of Snow Removal Reponsibilities in CPN is included below, for more information, select a topic.
In CPN, Douglas County is responsible for removing snow from the public roads but not from private streets.
Snow is removed from public roads according to Douglas County’s snow removal priority. The largest arterial roads are plowed before the smallest: arterial roads, main roads, local roads and finally cul-de-sacs.
To view the Douglas County snow removal policy click here: Douglas County Snow Removal Policy or visit: http://www.douglas.co.us/Services.htm. Then select Public Works, Road and Bridge, Snow Removal Policy. Or, call Douglas County Roads Maintenance at 303-660-7480
Neighborhoods that have private streets are NOT plowed by Douglas County. In these areas, sub-associations contract with private companies to plow the streets. Residents from these neighborhoods should contact their HOA if they have plowing concerns: Amber Ridge, Broadwick/Canterbury, Daniel’s Ridge, Esperanza, The Estates of Buffalo Ridge, Forest Park, The Hamlet, Pine Ridge, Turquoise Terrace, Ventana, and Whisper Canyon.
Responsibility for snow removal along trails and walking paths in open spaces depends upon the owner of the property.
Trails & Open Spaces along Major Roads
Snow removal on trails along major roads is handled by the CPN Metro District. For more information contact the CPN Metro District.
Trails & Open Spaces within a Neighborhood
The neighborhood HOA is responsible for snow removal on property within a neighborhood, including HOA common areas, and sidewalks. Visit your Neighborhood HOA website for more information.
Patio Home & Town Home Neighborhoods
In patio and town home neighborhoods, the HOA is responsible for clearing snow from the homes’ driveways and sidewalks.
Homeowner’s Sidewalks
In all other neighborhoods (non-patio, non-town home neighborhoods), homeowners are responsible for clearing snow from any and all sidewalks that abut their property.
