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Snow
Routes
When
snow accumulations exceed one inch,
plowing is initiated on the streets
in the snow route system. Designated
snow routes are given first priority
for snow and ice control. Clearance
of snow from the snow routes normally
takes from 24 to 36 hours after
the snowfall ends.
Residential
Plowing
When
snow accumulations exceed four inches,
residential plowing will commence
after the completion of snow route
plowing. Clearance of snow from
the residential streets normally
takes an additional 36 hours. If
you live on or near a cul-de-sac
or dead end, special equipment is
used to plow these areas.
Alleys
Snow
removal in alleys is a low priority.
Plowing is performed in selected
alleys primarily to facilitate solid
waste collection.
You
can help!
Snow
and ice control is a difficult and
time-consuming operation. We need
your help to enable us to clear
the streets more quickly and completely.
Crews can do a better job of plowing
when cars are not parked on the
street. We ask that residents park
their vehicle off the street during
snow removal operations. City ordinance
prohibits the parking of vehicles
on a snow route when snow or ice
removal operations are in progress.
The
equipment that we use to clear snow
from streets may leave a ridge of
snow across your driveway. It is
the responsibility of the property
owner to remove the ridge left by
our snow plowing equipment. When
shoveling out the mouth of your
driveway, throw the snow to the
right or left, but NOT in the street.
City
Sidewalk Ordinance
To
help ensure that sidewalks are safe
during the winter, City ordinance
requires residents to remove snow
and ice from sidewalks within 48
hours following the end of the snowfall.
Property owners who do not comply
are subject to a civil citation.
A helpful hint for residents on
snow routes – clear your sidewalk
after the snowplows have finished
plowing to the curb.
When
you remove snow from your driveway
or sidewalk, please remember that
City ordinance prohibits placing
snow on any public street, sidewalk,
or right-of-way. Equipment operators
often work 12 or more hours in a
shift, and appreciate courteous
and friendly drivers and pedestrians.
Please help them to help you.
For
more information: Public Work 24 hour
phone line 283-4950
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