ch time shoveling, even in the worst of weather. Frederick City has rules about snow removal and which streets can not be parked upon during a declared snow emergency. You can print out a snow tips and reminders document at this address on the city website: http://www.cityoffrederick.Among other things, it explains the following:
WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SNOW REMOVAL?
Within 12 hours after the snow stops falling, a person owning or occupying a lot, or part of a lot, abutting a City sidewalk shall remove the snow and ice from the abutting sidewalk for a width of 4 feet, or the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less.
If the owner or occupant fails to remove the snow and ice a Code official shall place a “Notice of Violation” in a conspicuous place on the property notifying the property owner or occupant to remove the snow and ice.If the property owner fails to comply with the “Notice of Violation” within twenty-four (24) hours after its posting, the Code official may cause the snow and ice to be removed.
The costs of removal will be charged to the property owner. (Ref. City of Frederick Charter Sec. 22.16) CAN I SHOVEL SNOW INTO CITY RIGHT OF WAYS?No – it is unlawful for any person to place and/or deposit snow in or upon any street, sidewalks or other public ways. Violations of this is declared to be a municipal infraction. The penalty for violation shall be the sum up to five-hundred dollars ($500.00).
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON REGARDING SNOW?
You can do one of the following:
- Check the City’s website at www.cityoffrederick.com
- Call the City’s Emergency Information line at 301-600-1300
- Listen to local radio stations – FM WFRE 99.9, FM KEY 103.1, FM 103.9
- Sign up for alerts at www.frederickcountymd.gov/alert
- Watch cable channel 99 or 25 WHAG
- 0” – 3” Streets cleared or treated within 12 hours
- 3” – 6” Streets cleared or treated within 24 hours
- 6” – 9” Streets cleared or treated within 36 hours*
- > 9” As quickly as possible *These times do not include time required to load and haul snow out of the Downtown commercial and/or residential areas.
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Michele Bowman, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Frederick Police Department, recently sent out this reminder of the city's snow policies:
Time To Think Snow and Plan for Winter…..
As a resident, business, or contractor in the City of Frederick there are a couple of snow removal regulations that you should be familiar with. If you have any questions please feel free to contact The Department of Public Works at 301-600-1440.
Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks (City Code 22-16.) A person owning or occupying a lot or part of a lot abutting a city sidewalk shall remove the snow and ice from the abutting sidewalk for a width of four (4) feet, or the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less. Failure to remove the snow and ice as required could result in a fine not exceeding $100. If the owner or occupant still fails to remove the snow and/or ice the city may have the snow/ice removed. The cost will be charged to the property owner.
Placing snow in public way (City Code 22-16.1) A person may not plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow or ice onto a public street or sidewalk. Violation of this is a municipal infraction and subject to a fine not to exceed $500. A person violating this and the owner of the property from which the snow or ice originated from are jointly liable for any costs incurred by the City in (1) removing the snow or ice; and (2) repairing any damage to City property that results from this violation.
Snow Emergency Declaration (City Code 13-17. & 13-18.) When a snow emergency is declared, all vehicles parked along snow emergency routes must be moved starting two (2) hours after the snow emergency declaration. Please remove all vehicles within the required time. Prohibited parking shall remain in effect until the Snow Emergency has been lifted. Cars in violation may be towed at the owners expense.
Snow Emergency Routes Below is a list of Snow Emergency Routes in The City of Frederick.
Snow Emergency Routes
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Street
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Start
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End
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North / South
Streets
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Market Street
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Route 70 Bridge
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Route 26
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Bentz St/
MotterAve/ Opossumtown Pike |
West South
Street
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North City
Limits
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East Street
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Monocacy Blvd
(Walser Dr)
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North Market
Street
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Baughmans Lane
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US Route 40
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Rosemont Avenue
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South Jefferson
Street
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Prospect Blvd
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West Patrick
Street
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Monocacy Blvd
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East South
Street
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East Patrick
Street
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Monocacy Blvd
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Gas House Pike
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MD Route 15
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Gas House Pike/
Church St |
Monocacy Blvd
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East St
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Mill Island Pkwy
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Waterside Drive
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Monocacy Ford Rd
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Patrick Street
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NB Ramp US Route
15
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Bailes Lane
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South Street/
Reich's Ford Road |
West Patrick
Street
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City Limits
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Yellow Springs
Rd/
Rosemont Ave/ Dill Avenue |
City Limits
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N. Bentz
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Seventh Street
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Military Road
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East Street
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Butterfly Lane
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Mount Phillip Rd
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Route 180
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Military Rd
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West 7th Street
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Rosemont Ave.
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Waterside Drive
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Monocacy Blvd
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City Limits
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