Snow Policies
Sidewalks and Snow Removal
Johnston's snow ordinance is in effect from October through May, anytime snow removal efforts are required. As a reminder to residents, the following policies are in place during snow removal operations:
SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
No one may place, throw, or push snow onto city streets from private property, sidewalks or driveways. There is a $25.00 fine for the first violation and $50.00 for each violation thereafter. All sidewalks adjacent to private property are the responsibility of the property owner. Sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 48 hours after a snowfall. A fine may be issued for failure to clear sidewalks. City snow plows will not clear private driveways or private property except to allow emergency vehicles access to private property for Fire, Police, or EMS calls.
PARKING
Parking of vehicles on public streets during any time when snow/ice removal operations are in progress is prohibited.
MAILBOXES
On occasion, a mailbox may be damaged during snow removal operations. If you discover damage to your mailbox caused by a city snowplow, contact the Public Works Department at 278-0822. If it is determine that the damage was caused by a city plow, the City will either repair the damage, provide a standard replacement mailbox, or reimburse the resident up to the cost of a standard replacement mail box.
To read more about the rules and regulations
of the snow policy, click
here .
To view the snow route for your neighborhood, click
here .
For more information on these ordinances, please
see Johnston City Code Chapter 69 (Parking Regulations - Section 69.11) and Chapter 70 (Traffic Code Enforcement - Sections 70.03 and 70.06).
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