From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
As winter weather picks up, the City of Bowling Green reminds residents of snow removal procedures and resident responsibilities.
Sidewalk clearing
Residents are to clear sidewalks as early as possible after a snowstorm ends – icy sidewalks are not just a nuisance, they are a safety hazard. Property owners whose land abuts a public sidewalk are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowstorm ends.
Failing to clear sidewalks may result in a civil infraction or a minor-misdemeanor citation. Alternatively, the city may arrange for sidewalk clearing and bill the owner.
It is prohibited to shovel, plow, or blow snow from driveways and/or sidewalks onto city streets – that can delay snow-plow operations and create unsafe street conditions.
More information on plowing and snow-removal can be found here: https://www.bgohio.gov/484/Plowing-Snow-Removal
Snow streets & snow emergencies – Watch for parking restrictions
The city has designated certain roads as “snow streets,” marked with blue and white signs.
When a snow emergency is declared – typically after 2 inches or more of snow – any vehicle parked on a snow street must be removed within two hours, if declared between 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., or by 9 a.m. if declared overnight.
Failure to relocate vehicles promptly may result in towing at the owner’s expense and/or citation.
Even if people do not live on a snow street, removing vehicles from the street when possible helps crews plow more efficiently and clear roads more quickly.
More information on snow streets and snow emergencies can be found here: https://www.bgohio.gov/480/Snow-Streets-Snow-Emergencies
Plowing & snow removal
The city’s Public Works Division is responsible for clearing snow and ice from streets, alleys, municipal parking lots, and buildings – working from the start of snowfall until all city roadways are cleared.
As soon as snowfall begins, city-operated plow trucks will push snow out of the roadway. The first priority goes to main arterial streets.
Once the storm ends and conditions improve, crews will return to widen all streets, moving accumulated snow to the curb lines and clearing intersections.
The city uses salt and/or brine to reduce icy conditions and speed snow melt.
More information on snow removal can be found here: https://www.bgohio.gov/476/Snow-Removal-Guidelines.
