Snow Removal

The Town works hard to keep roads and sidewalks plowed and safe. We strive to plow all streets, sidewalks, public parking lots and bike paths as soon as possible after each storm. During each storm, we often have to pass through areas more than once, and it may be a day or two before we are able to further widen the streets and push accumulated snow piles out of the way. Depending on the amount of snow, certain areas may require snow hauling, a time consuming task. Plow operators are on duty from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. Our Police Department may contact us during other times and request service to a particular area. During major storms we may work all night, although we try to minimize that due to potential noise issues.

School Bus and Summit Stage Bus routes are high priority, as well as the Recreation Center, Town Hall and Pavilion parking lots. Sometimes sidewalks or paths may have to wait until the streets have been addressed. Sidewalks in commercial areas are given first priority.

Private driveways and streets are not plowed by the Town.

Town Codes and Parking Regulations

Parking

Parking is prohibited at all times on Town streets and rights of way unless otherwise designated by signs. This is intended to provide safety for pedestrians, snowplow operators and for the protection of private vehicles. Vehicles parked in ROW may be ticketed or towed. If you are unsure how far Town ROW extends, please contact Public Works. In most cases ROW extends at least 15 feet beyond the edge of pavement. This area is for drainage and snow storage. Parking permits for certain special events may be obtained at the Police Department in advance.

Driveways

We have over 750 driveways coming off Town Streets. During plowing operations, a row of snow is typically left across driveway openings. With so many driveways, staff cannot avoid snow ending up in these openings, which are located within Town ROW and are designated snow storage area. It is the resident or business’s responsibility to clear their driveway, including any street plowed snow that may end up there. Snow removed from driveways and driveway openings cannot be placed in Town ROW. Doing so creates additional hazards and work for Town staff. If you have a private contractor clearing your driveway, please share this information with them. Persons plowing driveway snow onto Town ROW may be ticketed.

Landscape damage due to plowing

Any private landscaping located on public ROW is subject to possible damage from plowing. If Town snowplows do damage such improvements located within Town ROW, they will not be replaced. If Town plows damage landscaping on private property, the Town will work with the property owner to either replace or relocate those improvements. Marking landscaping that is located on your property can help insure it is not accidently damaged.

ADA access

Our plowing routes and priorities are based on a number of factors. ADA access, School Bus and Summit Stage Bus routes receive a very high priority, as do the Recreation Center, Town Hall and Pavilion parking lots.  While we try to address every street in Town as early as possible during a storm, sometimes sidewalks or paths must wait until the streets have been addressed. Sidewalks in commercial areas are given first priority.