Winter Snow Removal

With winter in Colorado comes snow!  The City of Cherry Hills Village Public Works Department is ready for whatever snow events come our way!  The department has developed a snow removal plan to keep the streets safe and accessible during periods of snow.  Streets will be plowed and sanded according to established priorities.  Priorities are set based upon traffic volume, public safety and access to emergency facilities and schools.  The goal and intent of the City is to provide timely, efficient and cost effective winter maintenance and snow removal on all the City's maintained streets.

 

It is the policy of the City of Cherry Hills Village to have crews begin snow removal on the "mains" once accumulation has begun.  If the snowfall starts after normal business hours, it is up to the discretion of the police officers on duty to contact the on-call plow drivers to begin snow removal operations.  If a storm is eminent and conditions allow, the Public Works Department will pre-treat all known trouble areas with Magnesium Chloride prior to any accumulation of snow.  Once snow begins to accumulate and temperatures drop, the City will begin applying a salt/sand mixture to the roads, if necessary.

 

Local streets will only be plowed if more than 3 inches of accumulation has occurred during a single storm event.  Public Works strives to have all snowfall greater than 3 inches cleared from all City streets within 12-hours following the end of a storm event.  Please remember that the more it snows, the longer it will take crews to plow the entire City.  All City plow drivers strive to keep as much snow as possible out of driveways and away from mailboxes to ensure mail delivery.

 

There are several ways that residents can help with the snow removal effort.  First, be aware of the snow plows working in your area and where you are driving.  Be careful not to follow too closely or to block their path.  If possible, let the plow pass before you reach the intersection.  Second, as you shovel your walks and driveways, do not place any of the snow in the street.  This can cause problems with snow removal operations and can be a hazard for other drivers.  Third, when it is snowing or a snowstorm has been forecast, please remove your vehicles from the street.  If vehicles are left in the street the plows must go around them.  This slows the snow removal operation, increases the chance of accidents and will increase the amount of snow that you need to shovel in order to move your vehicle.

 

Click on the links below to view the City's Snow Removal Plan, Right-of-Way Snow Removal Policy, and Snow Removal Map. For more information or questions please contact Public Works Director Jay Goldie at (303) 783-2731 or jgoldie@cherryhillsvillage.com.

 

 

We appreciate your assistance!