Winter has brought us some much-needed snow. Price City would like to remind residents about the snow removal procedures and also our city ordinances dealing with winter snow storms.
When will my city street be plowed?
When a snowstorm occurs, the Streets Department is immediately mobilized to begin clearing city streets in a safe, organized and efficient manner. Price City approach the process using a priority-based system. The snow plows begin on our main collectors’ roads and particularly those surround our public safety and other key public facilities, such as the fire department, police department, hospital, public schools etc. Once those areas have been cleared, we move to the other main collector roads such as Main Street, 100 South, 300 East, 800 North, Cedar Shills Drive etc. Following the main collector roads, we move to the remaining residential and commercial areas throughout the city. Depending on the magnitude of the storm, it takes us more than a day to get to the city street in front of your house unless you happen to live along one of the collector roads.
No parking on city streets following snow storms.
Per city ordinances, it is unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any vehicle on city streets for a period of twenty-four (24) hours following a snowstorm. This period of time is needed for our Streets Department to plow the streets safely and efficiently. If the city snow plows have not plowed a city street within the first 24 hours, we ask that citizens refrain from parking on the street until it has been plowed.
Snow placement and sidewalk shoveling – Owner’s Responsibility.
It is important that citizens and business owners moving snow on or adjacent to their properties understand those city ordinances regulating where they can place the snow from their properties.
– DO NOT PUSH OR PILE THE SNOW INTO THE STREET AS IT POSES POTENTIAL HAZARDS FOR TRAFFIC
– Snow should be kept as much as possible on the owner’s property and not placed on your neighbor’s property without permission or in the street
– Sidewalks adjacent to your property or residence should be cleared within 24 hours of a snowstorm to allow for safe passage of pedestrians
– Residents or business owners who have questions or concern can call the Public Works Department at 637-5010.
Price City would like to thank residents for their cooperation.