The City of Sheboygan is implementing important updates to its Winter Parking and Snow Emergency Ordinances, approved by the Common Council, aimed at improving snow removal operations and enhancing public safety during the winter season.
Key Changes to the Ordinance
Winter Parking Adjustments

• Shortened Winter Parking Restrictions: The winter parking restrictions will now be in effect from December 1 to March 31, a month shorter than previous years.
• Alternate Side Parking: Alternate side parking will still be in effect from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM during winter parking season (December 1 to March 31), allowing for effective snow clearing.

• Expanded Criteria for Snow Emergencies: Snow emergencies can now be declared for a range of winter weather conditions, not just heavy snowstorms or blizzards.
• All-Day Alternate Side Parking: During a snow emergency, vehicles on non-snow emergency routes will be required to follow all-day alternate side parking, with parking based on the calendar date.
• Post-Snowplowing: After snow is plowed to the curb on non-snow emergency routes (usually in two or three passes), residents are encouraged to move their vehicles to the plowed side of the street before 12:00 AM the next day.
• Parking Prohibitions: There will be no parking on snow emergency routes, boulevards, cul-de-sacs, and dead ends during the snow emergency.
• Suspended One-Side Parking Restrictions: All one-side parking restrictions will be suspended during a snow emergency, allowing for alternate side parking on non-snow emergency routes.

• Snow Emergency Notification: The Mayor will declare a snow emergency when necessary, with 24-hour public notice provided. Residents will be informed via the City’s social media platforms, local radio stations, and the DPW and Police social media accounts.
• Prohibited Parking Locations: Once the snow emergency is in effect, parking will be prohibited on:
  • Snow emergency routes
  • Boulevards
  • Cul-de-sacs
  • Dead ends
• Winter Parking Compliance: Vehicles that are parked in compliance with winter parking rules on the first day of the snow emergency will not be penalized. Once plowing is completed, vehicles must be moved to the opposite side of the street, but before midnight.
• Duration of Snow Emergency: The snow emergency will remain in effect until it is officially canceled by the Mayor or City Council.

• Park Off-Street: Whenever possible, residents are highly encouraged to park off-street during a snow emergency to assist with snow removal efforts.
• Stay Informed: Stay connected to the City’s social media platforms and local media outlets for updates on snow emergency declarations and parking guidance.