With the significant snowfall overnight, the City of Kelowna is advising that parking bans on snow routes are now in effect. The snow event advisory affects residents living on designated snow routes in Wilden, the Ponds, Magic Estates, Dilworth Mountain, Academy Way, Black Mountain and Kirschner Mountain. Residents parked on the street have 24 hours to find alternative off-street parking.
Residents not living on a snow route are still encouraged to move their vehicles off the road to help plows clear the snow from curb to curb safely and quickly.
The snow route parking bans will be in effect until the City declares they have been lifted. Residents can find out if the parking bans are in effect by visiting the City’s website at kelowna.ca/snowroutes.
The City clears and de-ices municipal streets including snow routes by their priority classification. Priority one includes high-traffic roads such as Gordon Drive. Priority two includes collector roads such as Richter Street, bus routes, school zones, town centers and emergency vehicle stations. Priority three includes local roads in neighbourhoods and priority four includes remaining lanes. Highway 97 (Harvey Avenue) and Highway 33 are maintained by the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Vehicles that remain parked on snow routes during the temporary parking ban are subject to enforcement, up to and including a $50 fine or towing. Residents and business owners are reminded that they are responsible for clearing the snow off sidewalks adjacent to their property. Some residents find snow clearing a difficult task, particularly seniors and those with an injury or mobility challenges. The City encourages residents to help out their neighbours by becoming a Snow Angel.
For more information about snow routes, snow removal including maps, or the Snow Angel program, please visit kelowna.ca/snow.