Inclement Weather

INCLEMENT WEATHER ORDINANCE

The Mayor and Council recently passed the following Inclement Weather Ordinance:

 

Inclement Weather Event: A period of severe or extreme weather conditions that pose a threat to public safety, property, or normal operations, including but not limited to heavy rain, flooding, snow, ice, sleet, high winds, extreme temperatures, hurricanes, tornadoes, or other hazardous atmospheric conditions. The Public Works Director, after consultation with the Mayor and the Chief of Police or their designees, may declare the existence of an "Inclement Weather Event" and shall give such notice of the existence and declaration thereof as shall be deemed proper.

 

  • This action requires that parking is prohibited at the terminus of the designated dead-end streets and alleys.
  • No vehicle may be parked and left unattended at the terminus of the designated dead-end streets and alleys two hours or later after the declaration of the Inclement Weather Event, until the Inclement Weather Event has been lifted, and the streets and alleys have been cleared.
  • Thedead-endstreetsandalleysshallbeappropriatelymarkedwithpermanentsigns which give the warning "No Parking During Inclement Weather Event" posted at terminus of designated dead-end street and alleys.
  • The Brunswick Police Department may take possession of, and have removed, any vehicle parked or abandoned on a designated dead-end street or alley two hours after the beginning of an Inclement Weather Event. Within a reasonable time period after a vehicle has been removed, the Brunswick Police Department shall notify the owner of the vehicle, who may recover the vehicle upon paying all charges as may have been incurred for the removal and storage of the vehicle.

 

What does this mean for residents?

Beginning in September 2025, some dead-end streets and alleys in Brunswick will be designated for inclusion in the Inclement Weather Ordinance.  Signage will be installed on those streets, and residents will be notified via flier, the City’s website, and Facebook.  When an inclement weather event has been declared no on-street parking will be allowed at the dead-end section of the street.

 

Why is this ordinance necessary?

During inclement weather it is often necessary for snow plowing or other street maintenance vehicles to access dead-ends and alleys, whether for pushing snow, clearing storm drains, or conducting sewer maintenance.  It is also imperative that emergency and utility vehicles be able to safely access dead-ends.

 

How will residents be notified when the inclement weather ordinance is in effect?

The City publishes updates on their website, social media sites, and will begin using the Frederick County Everbridge Alert System.  This is a text and email notification system that residents can opt into to receive notices directly to your mobile device or email account.  To sign up please visit Alert FC - Sign In.

 

What areas are included in the inclement weather area?

East A Street – 800 block

East C Street – 0-99 block

East C Street – 900 block

West D Street – 0-99 block

East D Street – 600 block, 700 block, 900 block

West E Street – 0-99 block

East E Street – 0-99 block, 100 block, 900 block

West F Street – 0-99 block

East F Street – 0-99 block, 200 block, 400 block, 500 block, 900 block

West G Street – 0-99 block

East G Street – 0-99 block, 100 block, 200 block

West H Street – 0-99 block

East H Street - 0-99 block, 100 block

West J Street – 0-99 block

Conductor Alley

Hopper Alley

Lucas Alley

Stanley Virts Alley