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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: SNOW REMOVAL 

As we approach the winter season, please keep the following information in mind.  City Code Enforcement is out and about after each snow event to make sure sidewalks remain safe and passable for all residents. 

Title 4. Public Nuisance Offenses 

Section 6-2402. Enumerated Public Nuisances  

(C) Unremoved Snow or Ice. 

For purposes of this Section, unremoved snow or ice is defined as a hazardous condition resulting from an accumulation of snow or ice upon any sidewalk within the City. The owners and occupants of properties abutting a sidewalk shall:  

(1) Remove or cause the removal of snow and ice for a width of at least four feet (4’) for the entire length of any sidewalk abutting their property;  

(2) Refrain from depositing or causing a deposit of removed snow or ice upon any public street, road, highway or alley;  

(3) Remove or cause the removal of snow and ice within eight hours after a snowfall or before 2:00 p.m. of the next day following a snowfall between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and 

(4) Be charged a removal cost in the event that the City shall have caused the removal of accumulated snow and ice upon failure of the owner and occupant to comply with the City’s notification and order to remove such snow and ice. 

How can you help the Public Works plow crews get their job done quickly? 

1. Do not park at the end of dead-end streets. This allows crews to push snow completely to the guardrails. 

2. Park vehicles in a driveway if you have one, or if you must park on the street, park vehicles as close to the curb as possible. This allows crews to widen the streets as much as possible after the snow event is over. 

3. If you must park on the street, park vehicles at least 15 feet back from all intersections to give room for the plow trucks to enter the street safely. 

4. During the snow event, plow crews focus on plowing main streets first and will plow secondary and side streets when possible. 

5. After the snow event ends, plow crews complete plowing main streets, then secondary and side streets, then alleyways. As always, your patience is greatly appreciated. 

6. After roadways have been cleared, refrain from throwing snow from your driveway or sidewalk back into the roadways. 

7. If you choose to clear your driveway or sidewalk before plow crews have completed plowing your street, you take the risk of having snow plowed back in front of your driveway as crews make multiple passes of some streets. 

8. Sidewalks can deteriorate from the use of too much salt. To help keep sidewalks in good condition please use salt that is labeled safe for sidewalks, only use the amount of product necessary to clear your sidewalks and sweep extra salt from sidewalks once the temperature allows for it.