<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'>Happy Holidays Neighbors,<br><br> The next email will be about things to do but this one is about Snow - Plowing and Shoveling. I'd like to encourage all of you to get out and shovel your walks and, to be nice, your neighbors walks. Why not take the extra 5 minutes when your already out in the cold anyway? <br> <br> I know the past two snowfalls weren't substantial but these small amounts should be cleared anyway. As someone that walks through the neighborhood, I'd like for the others to realize that these small amounts of snow tend to melt and freeze as ice on the sidewalks which is very hard to remove and becomes dangerous. <br><br> If you are going out of town you should let your neighbors know so they can maintain your walk for you. <br><br> If you don't want to deal with the small snowfalls spread a little ice-melt on your walk. A small amount will melt away the light dustings and keep ice from forming.<br><br> Below is the city ordinance for snow removal and the city's policy on clearing the streets. I would also like to encourage anyone that walks East of the neighborhood to keep after the city about ticketing the Ladder Company and the Logistics Company that is in the Motor Wheel Property which have gotten away with not shoveling year after year. <strong>Contact The City Manager</strong> Ed Koryzno<a href="mailto:ekoryzno@cityofypsilanti.com"> ekoryzno@cityofypsilanti.com</a>
(734) 483-1810 with complaints.<br>Kurt<br><br><br><br>ARTICLE V. SNOW REMOVAL*
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; display: inline;">*Cross references:</span>
<span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; display: inline;">Snow removal routes, § 102-181 et seq.</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; display: inline;">State law references:</span>
<span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; display: inline;">Deposit of snow, ice or slush on roadway prohibited, MCL 257.677a.</span>
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<div class="p0">The purpose of this article is to:</div>
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<div class="l1">(1) Ensure safe, unrestricted access to public areas for pedestrian traffic;</div>
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<div class="l1">(2) Ensure safe parking of vehicles in parking lots;</div>
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<div class="l1">(3) Prevent waste of parking space from snow covered spaces;</div>
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<div class="l1">(4) Prevent traffic hazards from affecting traffic flow in public streets; and</div>
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<div class="l1">(5) Improve the safety and general welfare of all citizens.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, § 4.101)</div>
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</a><a name="0-0-0-2193" id="0-0-0-2193" title="ch094.x1-94-132"></a>Sec. 94-132. Scope.</div>
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<div class="p0">Those areas affected by this article are sidewalks,
those publicly owned rights-of-way that convey pedestrian traffic
exclusively, parking lots, being those areas paved or unpaved that
provide other than single-family or occupied two-family vehicular
parking.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, § 4.102)</div>
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<div class="p0">The occupant, manager or owner of every lot or parcel
of land adjoining any sidewalk shall clear all ice and snow from
sidewalks adjoining such lot or parcel of land within 48 hours from the
first accumulation of such snow or ice. When any snow shall fall or
drift upon any sidewalk, the owner, occupant or manager of the lot or
parcel of land adjacent the such sidewalk shall remove such snow within
48 hours from the first accumulation.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, § 4.103)</div>
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<div class="p0">When any ice shall form on any sidewalk or parking lot,
the owner, occupant or manager of the lot or parcel of land adjoining
such sidewalk shall, if practicable, immediately remove the ice and
when immediate removal is impracticable, shall immediately cause sand,
salt or other chemicals or materials to be spread upon the ice in such
manner and in such quantity as to prevent the sidewalk or parking lot
from being slippery and dangerous to pedestrians or motor vehicles and
shall remove such ice as soon thereafter as shall be practicable.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, § 4.104)</div>
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<div class="p0">The owner or manager of any parking lot shall remove
all snow from the parking lot within 24 hours from the first
accumulation of such snow.</div>
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<div class="p0">No owner, manager or occupant shall remove ice or snow
from sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and approaches and deposit such
snow on public streets, alleys or rights-of-way. This applies to
removal by manual or automated methods and especially applies to
snowblowers which should be directed below range of street distance or
should be pointed in opposite direction of street. Large accumulations
of snow shall be placed so as to avoid vision obstruction for passing
vehicles.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, §§ 4.86, 4.106)</div>
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<div class="p0">If any occupant, owner or manager shall neglect or fail
to clear ice or snow from a parking lot, or from a sidewalk adjoining
his lot or parcel of land within the time limited and herein required,
or shall otherwise permit ice or snow to accumulate on such sidewalk or
parking lot, he shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction,
subject to payment of a civil fine as set forth in section 70-38.
Repeat offenses under this article shall be subject to increased fines
as set forth in section 70-38. Each day that the condition of
accumulation of ice or snow shall continue after the first day of
violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall bear a separate
penalty.</div>
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<div class="block">(Code 1983, § 4.107)</div>
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<div class="hd">Secs. 94-138--94-160. Reserved.</div>
</div><br><h2 id="pagetitle">CITY OF YPSILANTI SNOW REMOVAL POLICY</h2>
<p><span>The City of Ypsilanti has implemented changes to the snow removal
policy. The changes were imposed by the State of Michigan’s new guidelines,
reduced road funding and an increase operating costs.</span></p>
<p><span>The City of Ypsilanti’s snow removal guidelines are as
follows:</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 1:</span></b> <span>State Trunklines (Michigan Avenue,
N & S Hamilton, etc.)</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 2:</span></b> <span>Major Streets (N. Huron River
Drive, Catherine, Perry, etc.)</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 3:</span></b> <span>Local Streets (Collegewood, Normal,
N. Grove, Arnet, Armstrong, etc.)</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 4:</span></b> <span>City Parking Lots ( N & S Huron
Lots, etc.)</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 5:</span></b> <span>City Maintained Alleys</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 1 and Priority 2</span></b> <span>streets will be
maintained under the new State of Michigan winter operations guidelines,
with a goal of providing a pavement surface “generally bare of ice and snow”
wide enough for one-wheel track in each direction. A “generally bare of ice
and snow” pavement is defined as a travel lane surface that is free from
drifts, snow ridges, and as much ice and snow pack as practical. It should
not be confused with “dry pavement” or “bare pavement” which is essentially
free of <u>all</u> ice, snow and any free moisture. This work may be
accomplished using overtime as necessary during a winter storm
event.</span></p>
<p><span>Clearing the pavement bare of ice and snow over its entire width
will be accomplished as soon as reasonably possible after the winter storm
event, <u>without working overtime</u>.</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 3 and Priority 4</span></b> <span>areas will not be
cleared of snow or ice on overtime unless there is an accumulation of 3
inches of snow or more and after Priority 1 and Priority 2 areas have been
completed.</span></p>
<p><b><span>Priority 5</span></b> <span>will be addressed after priorities
1, 2, 3 and 4 have been completed.</span></p>
<p><span>As a reminder, <b>City Ordinance 94-136</b> states that no owner,
manager or occupant shall remove ice or snow from sidewalks, parking lots,
driveways and approaches and deposit such on public streets, alleys, or
rights-of way. This applies to removal by manual or automated methods and
especially applies to snow blowers which should be directed below range of
street distance or should be pointed in opposite direction of street. Large
accumulations of snow shall be placed so as to avoid vision obstruction for
passing vehicles.</span></p>
<p><span>As you clear your driveways, it is suggested that snow be piled on
the right side of the driveway, as you face the road. This will help
minimize the amount of snow pushed back into your driveway.</span></p>
<p><span>It is also recommended that residents not place trash or recycling
bins on the road or shoulder area.</span></p>
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<p><span>As always, the safety and well being of our residents is our main
focus. The City of Ypsilanti’s Public Services Department will continue to
work diligently to provide safe roadways. If you have questions regarding
our winter maintenance guidelines, please contact the Public Services Office
at (734) 483-1421.</span></p><br></div></body></html>