Reminders about Decorah city ordinances for snow removal and snow emergency parking procedures

The city of Decorah would like to remind all property owners of their responsibility for prompt removal of snow and ice accumulations from sidewalks abutting their property.

Municipal code section12.32 requires prompt removal and section 8.04 allows the city to remove snow and ice to eliminate any such nuisances if not completed in a timely manner. Property owners will be responsible for all costs and administrative fees associated with removal of snow/ice accumulation.

Residents are encouraged to report un-shoveled sidewalks to the City Clerk's office. Please call 392-3651 or email hemesath@decorahia.org.

Also, whenever the city experiences a snowfall which accumulates to a depth of one inch or more, a snow emergency will automatically be in effect.

City ordinance requires all vehicles to park on the EVEN NUMBERED side of the street until the snow is cleared from the opposite side. Then, move to the ODD NUMBERED side of the street until the snow is cleared from the remaining half. When both sides have been plowed, normal parking resumes.

This procedure takes the place of ALL posted parking restrictions. Vehicles interfering with snow removal procedures can be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Vehicle owners are further reminded no street may be used for storage purposes. Municipal code section 10.52 states no vehicle may be parked for longer than forty-eight hours on any city street. Violations are subject to ticketing and possible impoundment.