Covington and the local area has been hit with some winter weather conditions that led to cancellations of local schools and athletic activities. Plus, the Village of Covington has announced Village Snow Removal Policies to local residents.
VILLAGE SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
The Village of Covington employees perform snow plowing and salting duties when the snowfall is greater than two inches or icy conditions exist. Certain streets are declared snow emergency streets and must be kept clear of all vehicular parking so that the snow can be removed in an orderly and safe manner. Sidewalks are required to be maintained free of ice and snow by business and homeowners within the Village.
The Village will prioritize streets that have higher traffic and/or have a higher level of safety concern. The Village will not remove snow from alleyways, driveways, or other specific areas of the community. The Village will salt specific areas of the community to reduce dangerous conditions when possible.
Ordinance 16-13 states in part that upon the recorded snow fall of three (3) inches or greater, no vehicular parking of any type shall be permitted on Wenrick, High Street, Broadway, State Route 41, Wright Street from High Street to Pearl Street, and Wall Street from Broadway to Walnut Street. All streets and roads within the Village of Covington shall have no parking if a snowfall is greater than six (6) inches.
Any vehicle remaining on the designated snow removal streets during the prohibited period may be removed by towing at the owner’s expense and impounded as provided by law. Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Ohio Basic Code Section 94.11 requires all owners and occupants of lots or lands abutting a public sidewalk to keep the sidewalk clear of snow and ice. Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours of accumulation. Whomever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
