Harrisville City issued reminders regarding winter parking restrictions and sidewalk snow removal ordinances in a statement published October 31, 2026. These reminders address city code requirements to ensure adequate snow removal and safety during the winter season.
Under HCMC §6.07.030, no vehicle, trailer, or other object may park on any road between midnight and 7:00 AM from November 1 through April 1 each year. This restriction also applies during a snowstorm event and for seventy-two hours following such an event. Any vehicle, trailer, or object parked during these times is considered a public nuisance and is subject to immediate abatement.
Regarding large vehicles, overnight parking of commercial vehicles, construction equipment, farm equipment, or vehicles rated at 1 1/2 tons or over 18,000 pounds gross weight is prohibited in any city right-of-way. These vehicles are permitted during daylight hours only and are restricted to two hours while actively loading and unloading. A vehicle is considered parked if left unattended for more than 15 minutes.
According to HCMC §6.07.020, abutting property owners are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks and driveway approaches within twenty-four hours of the end of a snowstorm event.
Snow from private property must remain on private property. It may not be placed on any road or travel lane in a way that creates a hazardous condition. Residents are prohibited from pushing snow across a City road to the opposite side of a driveway without a permit from the City. Furthermore, snow should not be pushed onto or placed on a City road, as there is no public expectation that snow placed in the road will be removed by snow plows.
Questions regarding these winter reminders can be directed to the city offices at 801-782-4100 or via the city website at www.harrisvillecity.gov.
