Politics & Government
Arlington Heights Snow Removal Plans
Prepared for the first snowfall of the season, the Arlington Heights public works department reminds residents of the village's snow plans and policies.
The village’s public works department is responsible for keeping 230 miles of streets in Arlington Heights cleared of ice and snow. As snow removal and ice control operations begin, drivers will fist clear the arterial and collector streets.
To see which roadways in the village are maintained by another governmental agency, please click on Road Jurisdiction Map.
Trucks will make two opening passes on all streets and then return later to plow the street full width to the curb. Residents are advised to wait until after the plows have moved the snow to the curb before attempting to clear their driveway entry.
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Parking Restrictions:
Parking is not allowed on village streets from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily. In addition, no parking is allowed on village streets after two inches of snowfall, until the street is completely cleared of snow.
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Snow Deposits on Streets:
Snow cleared from private areas may not be deposited on public walks or streets. Snow cleared from walks or drives may not be deposited in the streets. Besides being against Village ordinance, these practices may result in hazardous conditions.
The village has approximately 300 cul-de-sacs which are divided into 10 zones for plowing operations. Each zone is assigned a driver with a small pick-up truck or a 1-ton dump truck with a plow. These crews plow these tighter areas when snow is two to three inches deep or greater.
Reminders & Tips
- Snow cleared from walks or drives may not be deposited in the streets.
- To the extent possible, keep areas around fire hydrants clear.
- Be a good neighbor and if you can, shovel sidewalks especially where the sidewalk ends at a crosswalk.
- Remind children that when building snow forts they need to remain on private property and should not build a snow fort on the parkways adjacent to streets.
- No parking is allowed on village streets after two inches of snowfall, until such time that the street is completely cleared of snow. Per Village Ordinance, parking is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily, regardless of weather conditions.
Information provided by the Village of Arlington Heights.
