The City of Newark Reminds Residents of Important Snow Removal Ordinances
There are two Snow Removal ordinances: The first is 29:17-3. Keeping Traffic Lanes Clear; Manner of Clearing Access of Parking Places: “No person shall place, or cause to be placed, any snow or ice upon the traffic lanes of the roadway of any streets. In the event that it is necessary to clear the roadway of snow and ice in front of any property for the purpose of providing parking space or to give access to such property, then such snow or ice shall be properly piled in the roadway in front of such property at no greater distance than six (6) feet from the curb line and in such manner that the gutter way shall be unobstructed. (R.O. 1966 22:17-3)
The second ordinance is 29:17-4. Dumping in Roadway from Private Property: “It shall be unlawful for any person to remove snow or ice from any private property and place the same onto the sidewalk or roadway of any street.” (R.O. 1966 22:17-4)
We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation to ensure public safety and efficient snow removal operations. #newarknj #traffic #snow
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Newark, NJ 07108
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