SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The the first big winter storm of the season on the area’s doorstep, the City of Sioux Falls has reminders of things to do–and not do–after it snows.
This includes when the City will ticket vehicles on emergency snow routes, when the City will plow, and homeowners’ responsibilities in removing snow, to name just a few.
Here is the news release from the City with preparation tips.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: With freezing temperatures, rain, wind, and the potential for snow by the end of the week, the City of Sioux Falls is reminding the public to stay informed during the upcoming winter season and reminding property owners of their responsibilities for snow and ice removal.
Here’s what you need to know about snow removal in Sioux Falls:
- After two inches of snow has fallen (day or night, with or without a snow alert being declared), all vehicles parked on emergency snow routes are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense. Emergency snow routes are posted with signs.
- Plows enter neighborhoods after the snow has stopped falling and emergency routes are clear. Snow alert communications will include the plowing schedule based on zone. Vehicles cannot be parked legally on the street until the street has been plowed. Go to siouxfalls.org/snow to check which zone you are in.
- It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure mailboxes are accessible to mail carriers and to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and other obstructions for at least three feet in all directions.
- All public sidewalks must be cleared of ice and snow within 48 hours after it snows. The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared of snow and ice. Don’t forget about sidewalk curb ramps on corner lots and other curb cutouts. Residents are responsible for providing access from the street onto the sidewalk.
- Snow gates are used citywide during snow alerts, with the exception of emergency snow routes that are three lanes or wider. Snow gates should reduce the amount of snow deposited in driveways, but do not eliminate the potential for snow in driveways.
- Do not place snow from the driveway or sidewalk onto the street.
Forecasted strong wind gusts could damage tree limbs, and hanging branches could create a potentially dangerous situation.
The City of Sioux Falls offers a text alert service to notify residents of snow alerts. To subscribe, send a text with the word SNOWALERT to 888777. Ensure that SNOWALERT is all one word. You can also go to siouxfalls.org/snow to subscribe to text, email, or social media notifications.
