Morrison Police would like to remind the public of a few Ordinances of the City of Morrison’s Municipal Code related to snow removal and parking during winter months.
SIDEWALKS – It is a violation for any person or business to obstruct sidewalks in any manner or with any material, including snow, that impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic or that creates any hazardous conditions endangering pedestrian traffic on such sidewalks.
SNOW REMOVAL INTO STREETS – It is a violation for any person to throw, place, or deposit any substance, including snow, onto any street, alley, or other public grounds.
PARKING – No vehicle or trailer shall be parked or otherwise allowed to remain upon any street or public way for more than 24 hours.
SNOW EMERGENCY – The Director of Public Services has the authority to declare a Snow Emergency when certain conditions exist and to allow Public Works to remove snow from public streets. Public notifications of declared Snow Emergencies shall be made with the assistance of local news media and other media resources (i.e., website, social media, etc.) When a Snow Emergency is declared, the following parking regulations will also be enforced.
DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY
No parking on Snow Routes. Certain streets have been designated as Snow Routes and are posted as such with blue and white square signs. These routes include Lincolnway (Route 30), Jackson Street, Heaton Street, Winfield Street, Genesee Street, Genesee Avenue, Genesee Court, Illinois Route 78 (which includes parts of Wall Street, Clinton Street, and Portland Avenue), High Street, and Academic Drive.
No parking in the Central Business District (CBD.) The CBD is bounded by Lincolnway (Route 30) to the north, the railroad tracks to the south, Clinton Street to the east, and Orange Street to the west.
Calendar Parking – No parking on all other streets as provided. On even-numbered calendar dates, parking is allowed only on the even-numbered side of the street. On odd-numbered calendar dates, parking is allowed only on the odd-numbered side of the street. This parking regulation starts each day at 8:00 a.m.
Cancellation of Snow Emergency. The Director of Public Services shall notify the public, again with the assistance of local news media and other media resources, when a Snow Emergency has been cancelled.
Fines and Towing. Violations of Ordinances addressing snow removal have a minimum fine of $50. Violations of Ordinances addressing parking have a minimum fine of $25. During Snow Emergencies, Morrison Police may also tow vehicles in violation at the expense of the owner.
The City of Morrison certainly appreciates your cooperation and compliance!
For more information, please feel free to contact City Hall at 815-772-7657 or the Morrison Police Department at 815-772-7659.