Wasatch County has adopted a new seasonal parking ordinance to assist crews with safe and efficient snow removal on county roads during the winter months. The ordinance, announced on October 30, introduces specific restrictions to keep roads clear during snow events.
Under the new ordinance, parking is prohibited on paved county roads or within 5 feet of a paved county road from November 1 through April 1 between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. if any of the following conditions are met:
There is any amount of snow on the street.
It is snowing or it is within 24 hours after snowfall.
The street has not yet been plowed since snow fell.
The county stated that keeping roads clear of parked vehicles helps crews work safely and efficiently during storms to ensure smooth winter travel.
