Lakemoor Department of Public Works - Winter Weather
The Lakemoor Police and Public Works Departments would like to remind residents and visitors in the Village of the following winter parking restrictions and regulations.
Residents can help get the roads plowed faster and more effectively during snow and ice events by moving parked vehicles off the street whenever two inches or more of snow is predicted to fall or has fallen.
The Public Works Department needs to ensure the proper clearing of snow and ice off streets in order to ensure safe travels throughout Village Roads.
Please help us to clear the streets by following the Village's winter regulations below.
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Winter Village Ordinances Reminders
Local ordinances are meant to allow snow removal to be done as efficiently and safely as possible.
After two inches of snowfall, and sometimes sooner, trucks have their plows down, which increases the chances for an accident with a parked car. Side view mirrors are an occasional casualty of cars unlawfully parked on the street. In addition, the inability to clear the entire road will either delay the operation or leave an un-cleared area. The Police Department has the ability to issue tickets and have vehicles towed.
Two main rules to remember are:
Snow Parking Restrictions are in effect when two or more inches of snow has fallen. There is no parking allowed on any Village Street. Vehicles in violation of this ordinance may be towed and the initial penalty for violating this ordinance is $75.00. Vehicle owners are responsible for all towing and storage costs.
Clearing of sidewalks by property owners and occupants is required within 24 hours following the end of a winter storm. The snow may not be shoveled, blown, dumped or otherwise placed on any public street or property.
Village Snow Route Map
How do I get my mailbox repaired?
Roadside mailboxes are sometimes damaged if they are hanging over the curb or if the snow is particularly heavy. Public Works will repair or replace mailboxes damaged by the Village’s snow removal effort. When a mailbox is damaged beyond repair, a temporary box is placed until Spring when the resident is offered a choice of either a new standard mailbox or up to a $50.00 reimbursement toward the cost to purchase another. Damaged mailboxes can be reported by calling Village Hall (815) 385-1117 or by submitting an e-service Request by Clicking Here
Why can’t the plow avoid plowing snow into my driveway?
The plows push snow toward the curb, so with no barrier curb, a driveway opening will of course accept more snow. In order to minimize the amount in the driveway, leave snow in place for the last foot of the driveway until the snow removal operation is done, which is after the streets have been cleared to the curb face. Another suggestion is to leave a pocket for the snow to fall into (see diagram).
What are those lines on the streets?
Crews spray a brine solution onto the busy streets in anticipation of snow or ice. This solution consists mostly of normal salt brine, but sometimes with a portion of calcium chloride (for low temperatures) and beet juice (to reduce the chloride content and enhance adherence). This enables safer travel at the start of a storm, more time for crews to mobilize after hours (especially in the middle of the night), eliminates overtime for minor accumulations, and reduces the amount of chlorides entering our receiving waterways.
