CITY OF FREDERICK PREPARES RESIDENTS FOR SNOWFALL

Frederick, Md. --- With predictions of snow in our weather forecast, the City of Frederick wanted to alert residents about procedures which may go into effect should the City declare a Snow Emergency. The Department of Public Works is responsible for coordinating the removal of the snow and ice from the streets of the City of Frederick to provide a safe driving surface to its users. Snow and ice will be removed to provide bare, uncovered asphalt upon which to drive. The Department of Public Works will also remove snow and ice from City-owned parking lots and parking decks, sidewalks at City facilities, sidewalks on City bridges, and other City facilities.

The Mayor of the City of Frederick can declare a Snow Emergency at any point when the following events occur; large accumulation of snowfall, poor driving conditions, or a declaration of a Snow Emergency from Frederick County. Additional conditions may also trigger a declaration of a Snow Emergency.

If the Mayor declares a Snow Emergency for the City of Frederick, media will be notified. Check your local radio stations, Channel 99, and the City website for announcements. If a Snow Emergency is declared, facts relating to parking restrictions, driving restrictions, etc, will be provided.

During a Snow Emergency City residents are not permitted to park on designated Snow Emergency Routes. Any vehicles parked on these streets may be towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicles traveling on Snow Emergency Routes will also be required to use snow tires or chains.

Please note the following Snow Emergency Routes:

Street Start End____________

NORTH/SOUTH STREETS

1. Market Street Walser Drive Coca Cola Plant

2. Bentz St/Motter Avenue/

Opossumtown Pike West South Street North City Limits

3. East Street East South Street North Market Street

4. Baughman’s Lane US Route 40 Rosemont Avenue

5. South Jefferson Street Prospect Boulevard West Patrick Street

6. Monocacy Boulevard East South Street East Patrick Street

7. Monocacy Boulevard Gas House Pike MD Route 15

EAST/WEST STREETS

8. Patrick Street NorthBound/ Ramp US Route 15 Bailes Lane

9. South Street / West Patrick Street City Limits

Reich’s Ford Road

10. Yellow Springs Road/ City Limits N. Bentz Street

Rosemont Avenue/

Dill Avenue

11. Seventh Street Military Road East Street

12. Butterfly Lane Mt. Phillip Road Alt. Route 40

Enforcement will begin, by the Frederick Police Department, at the time the Snow Emergency is declared and continue until the Snow Emergency has been lifted.

Citizens are also reminded of their responsibility to clear sidewalks from snow and ice according to Section 22-16 of the City of Frederick, Maryland Code, Titled, Removal of Snow and Ice From Sidewalks. All owners or persons in possession of any land or premises situated on any street within the city, where sidewalks are laid, is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the entire length of the walk and for a width of at least four (4) feet. This must be completed within six (6) hours after it has stopped falling and drifting. If snow or ice has fallen between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., it must be removed before 1:00 p.m. the next day.

In the event the snow and ice is not removed within the time and manner, The City of Frederick’s Code Enforcement Department can issue a municipal infraction of up to $100.

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