The City of Bismarck would like to provide citizens with key information about snow removal as we enter the winter weather season. City Ordinance requires that a person may not move, dump or deposit by any means any snow or ice accumulated on private property onto any public street, alley, or public right-of-way. There is a fine for this violation up to $1,000. Ordinance also requires that the owner of any lot or parcel of land abutting any sidewalk must keep the sidewalk clean and unobstructed at all times; remove snow and ice within 24 hours after the snow falls or ice forms, and keep the sidewalk free of ice and snow. Sand may be used to make the area safe for pedestrian travel if removal of ice is impracticable.
Snow plowing route priorities have been established to provide for the safe and orderly movement of vehicular traffic throughout the City during all weather conditions, including severe winter storms. It is in your best interest to keep vehicles off the street until it has been plowed. View the Snow Emergency Route map below. In the event of a snow emergency declaration parking will be prohibited on snow emergency routes and snow gates will not be used. Information will be provided to local news media. Listen for updates.
It is also important to remember that it is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing any boat, bumper pull travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, pull type camper, motor home, house car, bus, mini motor home, or trailer on the public right-of-way in any residentially zoned area from December 1 to March 31. Any person violating this section is subject to a fine of fifteen dollars ($15) per each day of violation.
The Fire Department encourages residents and business owners to clear snow from around fire hydrants by “adopting” a hydrant this winter. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the fire department to get water on a fire by ensuring that that they can locate and access the fire hydrant when it is most needed. For more information visit Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Bismarck-North-Dakota/103403749697601?v=wall