Winter is here! Please remember that the city prohibits residents from parking vehicles on city streets after 2 inches of snow has fallen so that Public Works crews can clear and salt the streets effectively and efficiently. Read ordinance 73.09 Snow Emergencies for more detail.
Things To Keep In Mind
Vehicles must remain off city streets for 12 hours after the end of snowfall or risk being towed. If your vehicle is towed, you could face fines of more than $250. No warnings will be issued.
Pushing snow into the street is hazardous. Do not shovel or blow snow from driveways into the streets as this can cause a hazard and is also against city ordinance. When snow is shoveled into the street, the plow is likely to push it right back in front of the driveway. Although the city's plows may leave some snow across driveway entrances, they try to keep it to a minimum. The Public Works Department will not remove snow from driveway entrances. The diagram below demonstrates the appropriate way to remove snow from your driveway so you do not get plowed in.
If your mailbox is damaged, call the Public Works Department. If a city plow physically strikes and damages your mailbox, Public Works will replace it with a standard mailbox as long as it was located in accordance with post office and city standards. Incorrectly located mailboxes knocked down from the weight of snow rolling off the plows is the responsibility of the resident to replace it. Read the mailbox installation and maintenance standards.
The Public Works Department is not responsible for decorative or brick mailboxes. If a decorative or brick mailbox is struck by a plow, a resident may be eligible for a reimbursement up to $40 from the city.
Contact the Public Works Department to request an inspection of your damaged mailbox at 708-535-4090.
Clear the hydrants on your block, if you are able to so, for better accessibility for the fire department.
