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Snow Clearing

Fill up the snow blower, brush off the shovels, and get active; snow clearing in Welland doesn’t have to be a hassle. Following two simple rules of thumb, you can cut down the number of times you have to shovel the bottom of your driveway. And remember, with significant snowfalls, things take time, but City staff work around the clock to get streets and sidewalks cleared as quickly and safely as possible.

The following tips will help minimize snow from being pushed back into driveways:

  • Do not park on roadways during the winter months. Plows need to move around parked vehicles, which creates snow build-up. Snow build-up is pushed back into driveways when cars are moved, and further plowing is done.
  • Clear snow from your driveway, piling it on the right side (looking towards the street from the driveway). This reduces the amount of snow pushed back into your driveway when the road is plowed.

City snow clearing

Our goal is to clear roads 24 hours after a snowfall. Sometimes, this is not possible. Please be patient as staff clear the streets systematically. If a street has not been cleared within 24 hours after the snowfall, you can call public works.

Resident snow clearing

The City’s Sidewalk Snow Clearing by-law 2008-185 requires owners to clear the snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of their properties within 24 hours after a substantial snowfall.

Snow clearing and parking

Parking or permitting a vehicle to remain parked on any highway interfering with snow clearing is not allowed.

Can I park my vehicle on the roadway when it is not snowing?
Yes, once your roadway is adequately cleared and no further snow clearing operations are required, residents can continue parking on the street as long as locations are not restricted by signage.

Is this by-law in effect regardless of weather conditions?
No, By-law 89-2000, Section 3.13.10, is only in effect during snow clearing operations. Motorists can follow their typical parking behaviour until snow clearing operations begin.

Why are certain vehicles exempt from the by-law?
Residents without driveways may apply for a snow clearance exemption permit. You can find application forms online or from the traffic and parking operations division. A fee of $50 per year is due upon approval.

What is the fine for parking on a highway interfering with snow clearing operations?
The fine is $65.

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