Reminder of Winter Snow Parking Regulations
Evanston residents are reminded that snow parking regulations are in effect from December 1 to March 31, 2011. Homeowners
and building landlords are responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after a 4"snowfall. Landlords are also responsible for clearing parking lots within 24 hours after a 4" snowfall.
Snow parking regulations are in effect until the time indicated on the street signs. It is illegal to park on the street during the restricted time, even if the plows have been through. Plowing and salting operations may require a return visit by City trucks.
In the event of a declared Snow Route Parking Ban or Snow Emergency residents should be aware of the following:
Snow Route Parking Ban:
Streets affected:
Main thoroughfares designated with permanent red, white and blue signs. See a map of Snow Routes
In effect:
After an accumulation of 2" of snow
Restriction:
No Parking between 11pm and 6am
Notification:
Emergency sirens will sound at 8:15 p.m. if a parking ban begins at 11 p.m.
Additional notification methods:
Call the Snow Hotline at 847-864-SNOW or 847-866-2917. Tune in to Cable Channel 16. Check the City's homepage, listen to Evanston Radio AM 1650, or sign-up for the City E-newsletter, Twitter or Facebook
Fine for violating:
$50 + Towing & Storage
Length of Ban:
One night or more, depending on the snowfall
Snow Emergency - Side Streets
Streets affected:
Streets with parking on both sides which are not posted as Snow Routes
In effect:
By Declaration after an accumulation of 4" or more of snow
Restriction:
No parking between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the even numbered side of the street on even # days
No parking between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the odd numbered side of the street on odd # days
Notification:
Emergency sirens will sound at 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Snow Emergency days.
Additional notification methods:
Call the Snow Hotline at 847-864-SNOW or 847-866-2917. Tune in to Cable Channel 16. Check the City's homepage, listen to Evanston Radio AM 1650, or sign-up for the City E-Newsletter, Twitter or Facebook
Fine for violating:
if ticketed: $35; if ticketed & towed: $100 (If towed, your car will be returned to the vicinity from which it was towed)
Length of Ban:
Determined by Public Works Dept.
Learn more about Evanston's snow regulations here>>>