Cheyenne, WY Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- 2 inches of snow forecast
- Route clearing priority
- Designated routes plowed first
- Tow threshold
- Unattended 2+ hours on route
- Sidewalk deadline
- 24 hours after snowfall
Summary
Cheyenne can declare a snow emergency after 2 inches of snow, clearing designated routes first and towing vehicles left on them.
A snow emergency shall be declared when the mayor or director of public works finds there is an accumulation of two inches of snow with one of the following conditions: 1. Additional snow actually falling or anticipated... 2. Winds actually blowing or gusting... twenty-five (25) miles per hour or more... Designated snow routes will be the first streets cleared in any snow storm... Any vehicle in violation of Section 10.52.030 of the city code left unattended for a period of two hours or more may be removed...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
Under Chapter 10.72, the mayor or public works director declares a snow emergency once 2 inches of snow accumulates with more snow or 25-mph winds forecast in the next 48 hours. Designated snow emergency routes (Schedule J) are plowed first, and any illegally parked vehicle left unattended on one for 2+ hours during the emergency can be towed without prior notice to the owner. Separately, property owners and occupants have 24 hours after a snowfall to clear snow, ice, or slush from abutting sidewalks under the nuisance code.
Violations & Fines
General penalty under 1.24.010, plus towing and storage costs for vehicles removed from snow emergency routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cheyenne announce a snow emergency?
Do I have to shovel my sidewalk?
Sources & Official References
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