SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED BY MAYOR DOUGHERTY FOR CITY OF FREDERICK

Frederick, Md. --- At 5 a.m. this morning Mayor Jennifer Dougherty declared a Snow Emergency for the City of Frederick.

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.

Enforcement began, by the Frederick Police Department, at the 7 a.m. and will 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.

For information regarding inclement weather call the City’s Emergency Public Information Line 301-600-1300.

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