Winter Ordinances
Winter Weather Information
Winter Parking: November 15 - April 15
Ordinance 70.11 Winter Parking (for ordinance click here)
Pursuant to a municipal ordinance, there is no vehicle parking allowed on any street within the city limits of Cokato between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 15 through April 15. This is to allow for Public Works to plow the city streets in the case of potential snow events.
Clearing of Sidewalks
Ordinance 93.51 Snow, Ice, Dirt and Rubbish (for ordinance click here)
Plowing Across the Street
Plowing across the street is against state law. Plowing snow across the street can leave a deposit of snow which can be hazardous to motorists which is why this is against the City Ordinances and state law.
Clearing your mailbox
If you receive mail through a mailbox, it is the property owner’s or renter’s responsibility to clear all snow in front of your mailbox to ensure your mail is delivered. If you are planning on receiving a package, make sure your sidewalk and steps are clear of ice and snow. This will allow safe access for those delivering.
Clearing Fire Hydrants
For those that have a fire hydrant on or near your property, consider helping clear them of snow. This will help provide quick access for the fire department if a fire occurs near you. For locations of fire hydrants, click here for map of hydrants within the city.
For more information, please contact city hall at (320) 286-5505.
Winter Parking: November 15 - April 15
Ordinance 70.11 Winter Parking (for ordinance click here)Pursuant to a municipal ordinance, there is no vehicle parking allowed on any street within the city limits of Cokato between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 15 through April 15. This is to allow for Public Works to plow the city streets in the case of potential snow events.
Clearing of Sidewalks
Ordinance 93.51 Snow, Ice, Dirt and Rubbish (for ordinance click here)
- Duty of owners and occupants. The owner and the occupant of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No owner or occupant shall allow snow, ice, dirt or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 12 hours after its deposit theron, or in the case of sow after it has seased falling. No owner or occupant shall deposit snow, ice, dirt, or rubbish into any street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way.
- Removal by City. The city shall remove from all public sidewalks all snow, ice, dirt and rubbish as soon as possible beginning 12 hours after any matter has been deposited theron or after the snow has ceased to fall. The City Council may establish a fee in the city's fee schedule to recover the costs for removal when any cleanup is necessary. The City shall keep a record of the removals for collection. Any unpaid fees may be certified to the county for collection as a special assessment.
Plowing Across the Street
Plowing across the street is against state law. Plowing snow across the street can leave a deposit of snow which can be hazardous to motorists which is why this is against the City Ordinances and state law.
Clearing your mailbox
If you receive mail through a mailbox, it is the property owner’s or renter’s responsibility to clear all snow in front of your mailbox to ensure your mail is delivered. If you are planning on receiving a package, make sure your sidewalk and steps are clear of ice and snow. This will allow safe access for those delivering.
Clearing Fire HydrantsFor those that have a fire hydrant on or near your property, consider helping clear them of snow. This will help provide quick access for the fire department if a fire occurs near you. For locations of fire hydrants, click here for map of hydrants within the city.
For more information, please contact city hall at (320) 286-5505.