The Town Hall of Brissago

Referring to Article 107 and Article 192 of the LOC and all other applicable legal provisions, it issued notices in anticipation of possible snowfall or frost.

1. It is forbidden to deposit on the public road or on the sidewalks the snow coming from the eviction of private properties and that accumulated in front of them.

2. During snowfall or even in the event of a threat of snowfall, the parking of vehicles on the side of the road or in public parking spaces is prohibited. The Municipality declines all responsibility for damage caused to vehicles by the regular snow clearing service or by the forced removal of vehicles.

3. The owners of buildings must equip the roofs and canopies to the streets and public squares, with snow shingles or other measures to avoid the fall of snow or ice slabs on the public street. The owners remain responsible for any damage caused to people, animals or things by the fall of snow and ice, from the roofs and shelters of their buildings.

4. It is forbidden to cause water to leak on roads, sidewalks, steps, etc., generally during the winter season and in particular when the danger of frost is not excluded.

5. The belts and gates shall be protected by means capable of withstanding the snow pressure caused by the means used for evacuation; otherwise, the City declines all responsibility for any damage.

6. Any violation of the aforementioned ordinances will be prosecuted according to the municipal and cantonal legislation on the matter.

For further specifications, please refer to the relevant municipal ordinances.