These rules apply to all snow accumulation, not just when a snow emergency is declared.įines for not complying with the above rules are $100 for a first offense for owners of one- two- and three-unit houses, $200 for a second offense, and $300 for all subsequent offenses.Do not shovel snow onto city streets unless the mean temperature is 40 degrees or above, it is during daylight hours and snow and ice is broken up and spread evenly on the street.Shovel a path at least 36 inches wide on sidewalks to comply with City rules and the Americans With Disabilities Act.Sidewalks need to be cleared within six daylight hours after the snow stops. You are responsible for removing ice and snow from sidewalks and accessible ramps if you own property that abuts a public way. Objects used to save parking spaces may be collected and disposed of. The City prohibits the use of “space savers,” or objects put on the street to reserve parking spaces, per Section 12-18 of City Code of Ordinances. Visit the Snow Shoveling Assistance Program page if you need help shoveling. You must shovel your car out within 48 hours after a snow emergency ends.The Parking Department will begin enforcing the rule prohibiting cars to remain in the same spot for more than 48 hours within 48 hours after a snow emergency ends.The Parking Department will begin enforcing permit parking rules within 24 hours after a snow emergency ends.You need to move your car from municipal lots within two hours after the snow emergency ends.Call Pat’s Towing at 61 if your car gets towed. The towing charge is $108, along with a $35 per day storage fee. Parked within 20 feet of an Intersection (state law): $100.Parked within 10 feet of Fire Hydrant/Designated Fire Lane: $100.Failure to Move Car to Proper Side of Street: $100.Your vehicle will be ticketed and towed if you do not follow the above Snow Emergency parking rules. The City does not enforce an ordinance prohibiting cars from being parked in the same spot for more than 48 hours. Meters and time-parking rules are not enforced during snow emergencies. You can also park at meters on the even-numbered side of a street during a snow emergency, as long there is no sign stating otherwise. Parking is not allowed in school lots during snow emergencies. You have four hours after a snow emergency is declared to move your car to the even-numbered side of the street, or to municipal lots (map) available for resident use during a snow emergency. For an explanation of why some streets have posted exceptions to the general rule, click here. Parking on a limited number of streets will not alternate during snow emergencies. When winter begins in an even-numbered year – like the winter of 2022-23, parking will only be allowed on the even-numbered side of streets during a snow emergency. The city prohibits the use of “space savers,” or objects put on the street to reserve parking spaces, per Section 12-18 of City Code of Ordinances.
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