Parking Plan and Snow Removal Guidelines 2011-2012

PARKING PLAN

A few years ago, Town Staff submitted a parking plan proposal to Town Council to help address parking concerns and to assist in the timeliness of the snow removal process.  After review and discussion, Town Council approved the plan as it was submitted.  In addition, the parking plan, as it relates to parking along U.S. Highway 24, was submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in 2008 for review and approval:  CDOT provided approval of the plan as well.

The purpose of this time-restricted parking plan is two-fold:

• Enable better customer parking for guests of local businesses and St. Patrick’s Church; and,
• Assist with Snow Removal and Street Maintenance.

The parking plan incorporates the following from November 1st to April 1st:

1. No parking along the north-bound lanes of the 100 Block of Main Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,  the 200 Block of Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the 300-400 Blocks of Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each week;
2. No parking along the north-bound lanes of the 500 through 700 Blocks of Main Street, 200 Block of Boulder Street and the 200 through 500 Blocks of Pine Street on Monday and Wednesday each week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
3. No parking along the south-bound lanes of the 100 Block of Main Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,  the 200 Block of Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the 300-400 Blocks of Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday of each week;
4. No parking along the south-bound    lanes of the 500 through 700 Blocks of Main Street, 200 Block of Boulder Street and the 200 through 500 Blocks of Pine Street on Tuesday and Thursday each week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
5. There are no parking restrictions are in effect on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and,
6. No parking is allowed on Meek Avenue from November 1st to April 1st.

The parking plan also addresses year round, time-limited parking.  Parking will be limited to two hours in front of:

• Businesses located on the south-bound side of the 100 Block of Main Street;

• Businesses located on the south-bound side of the 300 Block of Main Street; and,

• North-bound side of the 400 Block of Main Street in front of St. Patrick’s Church.

SNOW REMOVAL

The Town of Minturn would like to remind residents, property owners and business owners in Minturn of the Municipal Codes that apply to snow removal within the Town limits: 

1. Municipal Code Section 11-1-10

Snow Removal Required

"It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any lot, block or parcel of ground within the Town, or for any agent in charge of such property, to allow any snow or ice to accumulate or remain upon any sidewalk or pathway alongside such property longer than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the last accretion of such snow or ice."

2. Municipal Code Section 11-1-40 (a)

Deposits On Public Ways Prohibited

"It is unlawful for any person to litter, track or deposit or cause to be littered, tracked or deposited, sand, gravel, rocks, mud, dirt, snow, ice or any other debris or material upon any street, sidewalk, alley or public place, or any portion thereof."

 3. Municipal Code Section 11-1-40- (b)

Deposits On Public Ways Prohibited

“The provisions of this Section shall not be applicable:

• Within the immediate area of any construction, maintenance or repair main, gas line, telephone line or any appurtenances thereto;
• To deposits of sand, dirt or material necessary for the protection of the  public safety; and,
• To public areas designated for the  dumping or depositing of said materials (Ord. 15-2008-1).”

4. Municipal Code Section 11-1-50

SNOWPLOWS

"Snowplow operators shall not deposit snow or ice on any private property without the written permission of the property owner to which the snow will be deposited and written approval from the Town."

In Conclusion

The Town would like to thank you for your time and cooperation in reference to the parking and snow removal processes that have been instituted within the Town of Minturn. As always, the Town Staff looks forward to serving you and working with you to continue making Minturn a wonderful place to live, work and play.

If you have any questions related to this information, please contact Town Staff at (970) 827-5645.