Kenosha, WI Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Snow trigger (wide streets)
- 2 inches in 24 hours
- Snow trigger (narrow streets)
- 4 inches in 24 hours
- Emergency duration
- Up to 72 hours per declaration
- Penalty
- $25 forfeiture, doubles after 120 hrs
- Declared by
- Director of Public Works
Summary
When Kenosha's Director of Public Works declares a snow emergency, no vehicle may park on posted Snow Emergency Streets, triggered by 2 inches of snow in 24 hours, or on any City street once notice is given. Violators face a $25 forfeiture, doubling after 120 hours, plus towing.
During the period of an emergency, no motor vehicle, motor vehicle trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or other form of conveyance shall park, stop, stand or otherwise be unattended on any City street or highway: a.At any time on any posted City "Snow Emergency Street." ... Any person, party, firm or corporation, who shall violate the provisions of this Section, shall upon conviction thereof, forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25.00) plus the costs of prosecution, which forfeiture shall double if not paid within one hundred twenty (120) hours of the day of violation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 11 Update 1 | Zoning Ordinance: Supplement 9).
Full Breakdown
F lets the Director of Public Works, or in their absence the City Administrator or Director of Engineering, declare a snow emergency for up to 72-hour periods when snow, ice, or sleet create hazardous conditions. 2. Once declared, notice must go to local news media and the Fire and Police Departments at least two hours before enforcement begins. 4 bars any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or mobile home from parking, stopping, or standing unattended on any posted Snow Emergency Street at any time, and on any other City street once the emergency notice has been given.
5. 7 allows a State-licensed health care professional providing home care to park in a restricted area for up to 30 minutes while displaying a Police Department-issued card. 6. G bars anyone from shoveling, blowing, or plowing snow into any public street, highway, or alley right-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Section 7.13.F.8 sets a forfeiture of $25 plus costs of prosecution for violating the snow emergency parking ban, which doubles to $50 if not paid within 120 hours of the violation; default in payment can result in County Jail confinement of up to three days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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