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City Snow Removal Notice: With winter weather approaching, the Public Works Department reminds residents that snow removal on residential streets follows a priority schedule. Main roads, bus routes, and streets near schools are plowed first, usually within four hours of a snowfall ending. Residential side streets are cleared next, typically within twelve to eighteen hours, depending on snowfall amount and crew availability. Residents are asked to move parked cars off the street during declared snow emergencies, as vehicles left on the road will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense to allow plows through safely. Homeowners are also responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their property within twenty-four hours after snow stops falling, including any snow piled at the end of driveways by passing plows. Residents can check the city website or call the snow hotline for updates on which streets have been cleared. Sidewalk salt bins are available at each fire station for residents who run out. The department asks for patience during major storms, as crews work extended shifts and prioritize safety routes before smaller residential streets.