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Snow Removal Guidelines 2009

Summary

  • Snow must be removed from sidewalks and pathways within twenty-four hours of the cessation of snow accumulation;
  • It is unlawful to dump snow from the sidewalk and driveway of your property into the street;
  • Snow plow operators must receive prior, written permission before depositing snow on private property; and,
  • Remember the parking plan regarding snow removal on the streets of Minturn.
  • It is not permitted, under any circumstances, to dump snow in the Eagle River.

 

The Town of Minturn would like to remind citizens and business owners of Minturn Municipal Codes that apply to snow removal within the town limits:

1. Municipal Code Section 11-1-10 (Prior Code 11-1)

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)

“The provisions of this Section shall not be applicable:

  • Within the immediate area of any construction, maintenance or repair project of any street or alley or any water main, sewer main, electricity 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.”

Any questions, please contact Town staff at (970) 827-5645.

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