SNOW PLOWING POLICY
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SNOW PLOWING POLICY
In order to help the general public understand how we handle each snow storm, our salting and plowing policy is written below. Keep in mind that the snow removal ordinance prohibits parking on any public street, alley or parking lot whenever two inches or more of snow accumulates. By using this system, we can generally have the entire city plowed curb to curb, including alleys and parking lots within 8-10 hours following the end of the storm.
1" or less of Accumulation
Salting Only. As soon as roads become slick, we will begin salting of all arterial and collector streets and just intersections on residential streets.
If the storm begins after regular Street Department working hours, the Police Department Shift Supervisor can authorize the dispatcher to call in one (1) or two (2) Street Department employees to begin salting operations. If additional manpower is needed, the Street Superintendent will be contacted by one of the employees on duty.
1" to 2" Accumulation
More than 2" Accumulation
The End of Your Driveway
The City’s crews use side discharge plows. As the plows move forward, snow moves along the blade from the left to the right. The discharge from the blade is deposited along the curb or in the grass boulevard on the city right of way. This discharge, officially known as a “windrow”, ends up leaving snow in driveway approaches along the route. While we understand the aggravation this can cause, this natural result of plowing is unavoidable.
Your Mailbox
The Postal Service asks customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. This will help your carrier efficiently deliver your mail. If your carrier is not able to safely deliver the mail to your mailbox, delivery may be suspended.
