The Public Works Department is responsible for providing snow and ice control for City streets.

Each year the Marion City Council approves the Snow and Ice Control Program that outlines the polices and procedures for City snow removal operations for the Public Works Department. The Snow and Ice Control Program outlines the level of service and expectations for winter maintenance operations. 

Parking Restrictions

During significant weather events, parking restrictions on City streets can be implemented on city streets in effort to minimize hazards associated with snow removal operations.

Parking restrictions associated with winter weather events will be displayed on the City’s website and local media sources. 

The Marion Police Department shall be responsible for the enforcement of the parking provisions, including ticketing and/or towing of illegally parked vehicles.

Winter Storm Parking

When the National Weather Service predicts snow accumulations for at least three inches or an ice storm event or either of those conditions occur, winter storm parking shall automatically take effect.

On-street parking is prohibited on any City street during when Winter Storm Parking is in effect.

Winter Storm Parking shall remain in effect through the duration of the snow storm or winter weather event and for 48-hours after the snow stops.

Street Classifications

PRIORITY ONE. The streets designated priority one includes all snow routes within the City as established by the City Council. Plowing generally begins when the accumulation of snow exceeds one inch.

PRIORITY TWO. The streets designated as priority two include the Central Business District and certain streets serving business/commercial areas. The Central Business District streets and alleys are within the boundaries of 9th Street, 9th Avenue, 13th Street and 6th Avenue. Plowing generally begins when accumulations of snow on the roadway itself exceeds one inch and after all priority one streets have been plowed.

PRIORITY THREE. The streets designated as priority three include streets in residential areas with cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets being finished last. Plowing operations begin on these streets when the accumulation of snow on the roadway itself exceeds two inches and after the completion of priority one and two streets.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Snow will be cleared from the Central Business District when there is a sufficient accumulation that constricts parking and/or available sidewalk area. Snow will generally be removed during an overnight shift one- or two-days following completion of all other plowing operations. In locations where snow has been piled in parking spots, or in furrows in the middle of the road, it will be hauled out as soon as possible after the storm has ended and all other areas have been plowed.