Snow Placement Prohibited on Public Streets and Alleys

In accordance with City Ordinance 12.08.015 – Snow
Residents are not permitted to deposit snow or ice on any public street, alley, gutter, sidewalk, or other public ground within the city limits.
Section 12.08.015 includes the following provisions:
(a) No person shall plow, shovel, blow, push, or otherwise place snow or ice in any street, alley, gutter, sidewalk, or public ground within the City.
(b) Any person who violates this ordinance is subject to:

• A fine of not less than $75 and not more than $150, plus the costs of prosecution.
• Additional charges if the city must remove the snow or ice. Removal costs will be billed to the property owner at the Street Department’s going rate for time, materials, and equipment.
• If the City contracts removal services, the exact contracted cost will be billed back to the property owner.
• Unpaid charges may be applied as a special tax and lien against the property and added to the next tax roll or collected through legal action.
  
  Important Reminders:
• Do NOT place snow in the roadway. It is dangerous, illegal, and obstructs snowplow operations.
• Snow from driveways and sidewalks should be placed on your own lawn or private property—not in any public right-of-way.
• City crews do not clear snow from the ends of private driveways, even if it was deposited there by plows.
• Please consider assisting neighbors who are unable to clear their sidewalks, walkways, or driveways.
• Remind children playing outside to remain alert for snowplows and emergency vehicles.
  Your cooperation helps keep our community safe and ensures efficient winter maintenance operations.