City of Pipestone MN Snow Emergency City Code

CITY CODE, CHAPTER 9

SECTION 9.20 

            SEC. 9.20.  SNOW EMERGENCY.  In order to facilitate movement of traffic and promote public convenience in and safety, the Mayor or his/her designated official, may declare a snow emergency. 

                        Subd. 1.   "Snow Emergency" Defined.  A snow emergency means a condition created on City streets because of the presence of snow, freezing rain, sleet, ice or snow drifts thereon which create or are likely to create hazardous road conditions or impede or are likely to impede the free movement of fire, health, police, emergency, or other vehicular traffic when the same have been duly declared by the Mayor or his/her designated official. 

                        Subd. 2.    Declaration of a Snow Emergency.  Whenever, in the discretion of the Mayor or his/her designated official, a snow emergency exits, the Mayor or his/her designated official may declare the same and shall cause an announcement thereof to be made over the local news media. 

                        Subd. 3.  Unlawful Act.  During any such snow emergency declared by the Mayor or his/her designated official, no person shall park any motor vehicle or permit any such motor vehicle to remain on any street after a snow emergency has been declared; provided, that parking shall be permitted during a snow emergency on those streets that have been plowed to their full width. 

                        Subd. 4. Penalties.  A violation of this ordinance shall constitute a petty misdemeanor. 

                                                            Source:                  City Code

                                                            Effective Date:     09-15-2005