City of Lincoln
DO NOT place driveway snow on city streets

 

[February 03, 2022] 

Be advised anyone removing snow from private property, whether it be a snow removal contractor or a citizen, it is against City Code to place, throw or leave snow upon any street, avenue, alley, public ground or sidewalk. I strongly suggest that snow removed from business parking lots be piled upon the property of the business so it can melt or be removed at a later date. Do not push snow across or onto city streets. With the amount of snow in the forecast it will be impossible for contractors to get the snow completely of the streets.

Please see City Code 8-3-4 Obstructing Public Ways below.

Whoever shall place, throw or leave, or shall cause to be placed, thrown or left, any obstruction, object, item, impediment, or encumbrance in or upon any street, avenue, alley, public ground or sidewalk, including, but not limited to, snow, ice, leaves, or yard waste, except as authorized by ordinance, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $75 nor more than $500 and to a further fine of $75 for every 12 hours that he shall not remove such obstruction or encumbrance, and for any subsequent violation within one year, the mandatory minimum fine shall be $150 after being notified so to do by the street superintendent or any member of the police force.

If anyone has any questions, please contact Street Superintendent Walt Landers at 217-732-4655.

[Walt Landers]