Snow parking bans are issued for the purpose of the public’s safety and the efficiency of snow clearing efforts on city streets.

The police department or the service director will implement snow parking bans in a couple of different ways.

• Parking bans are immediately effective when two inches of snow has fallen on streets marked with red signs indicating they are considered to be Snow Parking Ban streets.
• The City also issues snow parking bans that will include other streets, as needed, and makes those announcements through its web site and local news outlets.

When a snow parking ban is announced, it is best that all cars be removed from parking spots on city streets, regardless of whether city crews are plowing main roads or residential side streets.

Cars not moved from street parking spots are subject to being towed.

Akron snow removal teams appreciate adherence to the snow parking bans. "We’d like to remind citizens that this is for their benefit, as well," said Public Works Manager Paul Barnett. "Streets free of parked cars are critical if we are to get them plowed in a timely manner."

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