On August 31, 2012, we shared with you and other neighborhoods the details of a recently approved ordinance restricting on-street parking Citywide during snow plowing operations. The new ordinance makes it possible to use larger, more efficient “wing plow” equipment to plow residential streets after snowfalls of greater than 2” compared to greater than 4” in the past.
Public Works has provided the following resources in an effort to educate the public on this new ordinance:
- Article provided for neighborhood newsletters (September)
- Insert in Des Moines Water Works statements (October)
- Insert in the upcoming City Source Newsletter (November)
- Public Works’ employees meeting with neighborhoods upon request
The snow season is close at hand. The average date of the first measureable snow in Des Moines over the last five years is November 15.
Residents may monitor developing conditions via the City’s website with quick links to radar and press release information. In addition, residents may choose to subscribe to our email so they are notified when plowing begins, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter for information. Up-to-date information on snow removal operations will also be available 24/7 at our Customer Service Center at 283-4950.
To further educate residents, the Police Department will issue informational warnings only during the first two snow events. After that, however, vehicle owners will be ticketed if their vehicle is on the street before it is plowed. The amount of a parking ticket is $35.
Laurie Frederick
Executive Administrative Assistant
City of Des Moines Department of Public Works
216 SE 5th St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
For Patrick J. Kozitza, Public Works Director (Interim)
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