Commercial snow removal in Brock comes down to one standard in the Township's own by-law: parking areas and driveways on non-residential property must be kept safe to use in normal weather conditions. The Township of Brock plows and salts its municipal roads and some urban sidewalks, but a store lot in Beaverton, a plaza entrance in Cannington or an industrial yard near Sunderland is the owner's responsibility. Michael Durham Landscaping looks after commercial, industrial and multi-unit properties across the Township on fixed-price seasonal contracts.
What a Brock Contract Includes
Our commercial and industrial snow removal service is the same on every property we take on:
- Dispatch follows the weather. We monitor conditions in real time and pre-treat surfaces ahead of major events.
- Every plow visit ends with salt or calcium chloride, so cleared pavement stays safer as the temperature falls.
- Each visit is logged with the time, photos, conditions and salt application rates.
- The price is fixed for the season, which runs November 1 to April 15. We sign contracts in September and October.
Before we quote, we review the site. Gravel lots, loading areas, long rural laneways and tight downtown frontages each change what the plan has to cover.
What Brock's By-laws Ask of Business Owners
Lots that are safe in winter weather
Part V of the Township's Property Standards By-law 1562-98-PP covers non-residential property. Section 5.03 says every area used for vehicle traffic and parking must be maintained to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. Section 5.01 adds that outdoor storage on commercial and industrial sites must leave unobstructed access for emergency vehicles, which matters once snow piles start to grow. The by-law is enforced when the Township receives a written, signed complaint, and an officer can then order the owner to fix the problem.
Keep snow off the boulevard and away from hydrants
The Township's Boulevard Maintenance By-law, summarized on its Property Standards page, says no person may move snow from private property onto a boulevard, the Township land between the property line and the curb. It also bans blocking access to fire hydrants, post office boxes and other Township, Regional or utility installations. The paved part of a boulevard that forms a driveway apron is the owner's to keep clear of snow and ice within 24 hours of a snowfall.
Not onto the road either
On its winter maintenance page, the Township reminds owners that pushing snow onto a municipal road breaks section 181 of Ontario's Highway Traffic Act. It also asks that piles stay clear of hydrants, catch basins, drains and culverts. On a Brock lot, all of that snow has to be stored on site, so storage space is part of every plan we write.
Sidewalks in Beaverton, Cannington and Sunderland
Brock clears and salts designated sidewalks in its urban areas, and it puts the sidewalks of each commercial core first, along with routes to public schools. If your business fronts one of those sidewalks, ask the Township whether it is on the designated list before you decide what your contract covers. Your own walkways, steps and entrances are always yours to clear.
Plowing, Parking and Who Owns the Road
The Township plows by traffic volume, with the busiest roads getting the highest level of service, and it warns that back to back storms take longer to clear. In January 2026 a province wide salt shortage moved the Township to a reduced salt and sand mix, with calcium chloride treated sand where needed.
Several main roads are not the Township's. Its own list shows the Region of Durham maintaining Regional Roads in Brock, among them Cameron Street, Shore Line Road, Canal Road and Highway 48/7, while the province looks after set stretches of Highways 12, 7 and 48, and the City of Kawartha Lakes maintains two sections of Simcoe Street. If a regional road runs past your entrance, plowing questions go to the Region.
Brock can also declare a significant weather event under Ontario Regulation 239/02 for heavy snow, blowing snow and drifts, or ice that forms without warning. The Township did so in March 2026 ahead of snow squalls. While a declaration is in place, public roads and sidewalks are treated as in a state of repair and may take longer to clear. Your lot is not covered by that pause.
Parking matters for plowing too. Under section 9.7 of the Township's Traffic By-law 957-88-PP, no one may park on a highway between midnight and 7 a.m. from November 15 to April 15, whether or not it snows, and the Director of Public Works can call a Winter Weather Parking Ban. The same by-law bans parking on signed fire routes and on private property without the owner's consent. Staff or tenants who usually park on the street overnight will be on your lot in winter, so the plowing window should be set around them.
The 60-Day Notice for Snow and Ice Injuries
Section 6.1 of Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act stops a lawsuit over a snow or ice injury unless written notice, giving the date, time and location, is served personally or by registered mail within 60 days. An owner who gets a notice must send a copy to its snow contractor, and the reverse applies too. Our dated logs, photos and salt rates give both of you a record of each visit to start from. This is general information, not legal advice; ask your lawyer or insurer how it applies to you.
By-laws are amended over time, so confirm current rules with the Township of Brock before the season.
Common Questions
Does the Township of Brock clear sidewalks in front of businesses?
On designated urban sidewalks, yes, with the commercial cores of the urban areas cleared first. Check with the Township whether your frontage is designated; private walkways and entrances stay with the owner.
When does Brock's overnight parking ban apply?
From November 15 to April 15, between midnight and 7 a.m., every night regardless of snowfall. A separate Winter Weather Parking Ban can also be called.
Can snow from a Brock parking lot go on the boulevard?
No. The Boulevard Maintenance By-law prohibits moving snow from private property onto a boulevard, and the Township says it cannot go on the road either.
Who plows Cameron Street and Highway 48/7 in Brock?
The Region of Durham, according to the Township's list of Regional Roads. Provincial highways such as Highway 12 are maintained by the province.
Is salting included in a Brock commercial contract?
Yes. Salt or calcium chloride goes down after every plow visit, and each visit is recorded in a time-stamped log.
Book a Site Review in Brock
Contact us to set up a site review and a free quote for your Brock property. Our guide on how to choose a snow removal contractor covers what to compare before you sign. For grounds work once the snow melts, see landscaping in Brock.
Sources: Township of Brock, Winter Maintenance; Township of Brock, Property Standards; Township of Brock, Property Standards By-law 1562-98-PP; Township of Brock, Traffic By-law 957-88-PP; Township of Brock, Significant Weather Event, March 16, 2026; Ontario Regulation 239/02; Ontario e-Laws, Occupiers' Liability Act, section 6.1.