Oswego

Village ordinance prohibits parking on streets after 2 inches of snowfall. This restriction is in effect until the street has been plowed curb to curb and includes all vehicles, including those with an on-street overnight parking exemption.

Residents are responsible for shoveling their driveways. Village crews try to avoid putting large piles of snow in front of driveways; however, snowplows must push the snow out of the road to allow for safe travel and this often results in snow piling at the curb.

Residents who do not wish to shovel multiple times may wish to wait to shovel until streets have been plowed curb-to-curb following a storm.

Place snow in your yard and not in the street. Putting snow in the street causes slippery conditions for both motorists and pedestrians and is against village ordinance.

Oswego Township

No one may park or leave a vehicle on any street during or after a snowfall of two inches or more. This applies to all unincorporated roads, streets, alleys, highways and cul-de-sacs within the highway commissioner’s jurisdiction.

The restriction remains in effect until the lane closest to the curb has been cleared. This includes passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and trailers.

Any vehicle left on the roadway after 2 inches of snowfall will be towed at the owner’s expense by Grants Towing or Kits Towing, township officials said.

Plano

The city ordinance regarding parking during and after snowfall prohibits parking in any public street or alley in the city during or after snowfall in which there is an accumulation of 2 inches or more of snow.

The prohibition on parking remains in effect for a 24-period after the end of the snowfall or until the public street or alley has been plowed.

The city has the right to tow any illegally parked vehicle and to bill the owner or driver of the vehicle the towing charges.

City ordinance also a bans shoveling, dumping, piling, or pushing snow onto city streets when removing snow from driveways and sidewalks. A violation can result in a fine.

Yorkville

The city ordinances are enforced to ensure snow plows can effectively and safely remove snow to eliminate hazards for community members and visitors.

Overnight parking is prohibited from the city-bought FS property in the heart of the downtown Hydraulic District.

The riverside district, which is home to local favorites like Rowdy’s and the Law Office Pub, features the largest parking area in the downtown area. Drivers are prohibited from parking in the lot from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

Failure to comply with this ordinance or any other city parking ordinance may result in a citation which carries a fine of $50. The city maintains the right to tow any illegally parked vehicle and to assess to the owner or driver of the car all towing charges billed to the city.

If you are parking elsewhere on the streets of Yorkville and snow is expected, be prepared to get out your tape measure. The city ordinance prohibiting parking on city streets after two or more inches of snowfall remains in effect.

The prohibition continues until 24 hours after the snowfall has stopped, according to city documents.

The Public Works Department said in city documents that following this ordinance ensures they have ample time to clear the roads to allow for safer travel.

City officials encourage residents to utilize the Yorkville Police Department’s Facebook page to stay updated on inclement weather and active parking bans.

The $50 fine extends not only to city parkers, but also to people who may increase the amount of snow in city roads. According to city ordinances, you may be fined for shoveling snow from driveways and sidewalks into city streets.

The city does ask residents with a fire hydrant located in-front of their property to shovel and clear the area around the fire hydrant to ensure access by first responders.

The Public Works Department’s city snow plan prioritizes removing snow from the highest traveled roadways first before working on clearing the lesser-traveled roads.

According to city documents, the city’s main roadway arteries are prioritized first, followed by subdivision streets, and then cul-de-sacs, alleys, sideways and parking lots.

In the event of extreme heavy snow, culs-de-sac will only be plowed with one accessible driving lane until the more busy roadways of the city are cleared and remain clear for all travelers.

City officials encourage any resident whose mailboxes may be damaged by snow plows to contact the Public Works Department 630-553-4349 within three days of the occurrence for a full replacement.