FAQs

What are the winter parking regulations?: City ordinance section 15-44 prohibits parking on any city street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. when a snow emergency has been declared. Vehicles are subject to a citation and/or may be towed during this time.

Snow emergencies are announced on the city web page. A message is also left on the Public Works phone line 507-333-0368. In addition, the city has installed 2 blue lights downtown (on Central Ave and Division Street, and on Central Ave. and 4th Street NW). These blue lights flash when a snow emergency has been announced for that evening.

Between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., no vehicle parking is allowed on Central Ave from 1st Street to 5th Street year-around.
You may sign up to receive emergency alerts through the Police Department emergency information page.

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Public Works: Snow

1. How soon must I clear my sidewalk after a snowstorm?: The sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice each day. Failure to do so within a 24-hour period can result in a citation.

2. What are the winter parking regulations?: City ordinance section 15-44 prohibits parking on any city street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. when a snow emergency has been declared. Vehicles are subject to a citation and/or may be towed during this time.

Snow emergencies are announced on the city web page. A message is also left on the Public Works phone line 507-333-0368. In addition, the city has installed 2 blue lights downtown (on Central Ave and Division Street, and on Central Ave. and 4th Street NW). These blue lights flash when a snow emergency has been announced for that evening.

Between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., no vehicle parking is allowed on Central Ave from 1st Street to 5th Street year-around.
You may sign up to receive emergency alerts through the Police Department emergency information page.

3. If my vehicle is towed, how do I get it from the impound lot?: Your vehicle may be obtained by contacting Glenn's Towing Service at 628 Central Ave (507-334-4202). You will be responsible for the towing and impound fees.

4. My mailbox was hit and broken by a city snowplow. Who is responsible for repairing or replacing it?: Contact the Public Works Department. Staff will be dispatched to determine the cause and responsibility for repair or replacement. See also the Public Works page on snow emergency information and guidelines. Snow

5. The sod on my boulevard was damaged by the city's snow removal equipment. Who is responsible for repairing or replacing it?: Contact the Public Works Department to report the damage. For more information see the City of Faribault Snow and Ice Control Guidelines on the Public Works Department's Snow page. Snow