What is the difference between a snow event and a snow emergency?
A snow event may be called when at least 2 inches of snow has accumulated in a single snowfall. Snow events will be posted on the city’s website and local access cable television. When a snow event has been called, residents have 48 hours to remove snow from the public sidewalk abutting their property. If snow has not been removed in a timely fashion, the city reserves the right to have a contractor remove the snow and charge the homeowner for the service and administrative fee.
A snow emergency may be called when ice or snow has accumulated or is significantly likely to accumulate to such an extent as to impede safe travel within the city. Snow emergencies will be posted on the City’s Facebook Page, website and on our local access cable television channels. During a snow emergency, no cars are to be parked on the street. 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. parking permits are also void.