New Denver, British Columbia
· adopted 2021-12-14
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER
POLICY TITLE:
Snow and Ice Control Policy
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 14, 2021
SUPERSEDES:
APPROVAL:
Res#251, 2021
PURPOSE:
To establish the guidelines for Administration to provide snow and ice control throughout the
village thus support the public with as much mobility as possible during the winter months
while striving to minimize the impacts to the environment.
OBJECTIVE:
As conditions, equipment, and manpower permits, the objective is to keep village public
roadways as safe as practically possible within the current year's budget as approved by
Council.
Refer to schedule 'A' attached to this policy to view the Village of New Denver's Snow and Ice
Control priority map.
GUIDELINES:
(1) To plough and sand when snow accumulations reach 7.5 cm or more.
- during weekdays (Monday through Friday)
- on weekends including statutory holidays or at the discretion of Public Works.
(2) To plough and sand the following routes as first priority.
- Emergency service routes and Hospital routes.
- School and bus routes will be ploughed or windrowed to the middle of the road
and stored in designated locations.
- Main street will be windrowed to the middle of the road and stored in designated
locations.
- We will endeavour to have the emergency, hospital and school routes cleared by
8:00 a.m.
(3) To plough and sand the following routes as second priority.
- Alleys that provide the only access to driveways.
- All streets, Arterials, and collectors.
- Alleys.
- Village owned properties and parking areas.
(4) Designated sidewalks and trails as time permits.
(5) Snow will typically be ploughed and stored at dead end streets and alleys.
(6) Snow storage piles will be periodically removed as time permits.
(7) Intersections and areas where snow piles obstruct sightlines and visibility will be pushed
back or removed.
(8) If snow accumulates 7.5 cm or more throughout the day, Plough operators may need to
revert to the first priority.
For safety purposes, property owners or tenants are prohibited to remove snow from their
driveways or boulevards onto the roadways.
The Village will provide emergency assistance wherever possible and encourage residents to
contact the office when required.
Areas not typically accessed during winter months may not be ploughed. If an area requires snow
removal by the Village, contact the office.
A detailed "Village of New Denver" frequently asked questions and answers is located on the
Village website