Omaha, NE Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Mayor-declared snow emergency
- Rule
- Odd side on odd dates, even on even dates
- Fine
- $48.00 ($39.00 + admin fee)
- Emergency snow routes
- No parking on either side
- Enforced by
- Public Works Department
Summary
When Omaha declares a snow emergency, cars must park by odd/even address on alternating calendar dates, and never on a designated emergency snow route.
During the period that the snow emergency is in effect, vehicles may only park on one side or the other of all city streets... Parking is only permitted on the odd-addressed (south and east) sides of the street on odd calendar dates. Parking is only permitted on the even-addressed (north and west) sides of the street on even calendar dates... This section does not allow parking on either side of an emergency snow route.
Full Breakdown
Once the mayor or designee declares a snow emergency, Omaha City Code § 36-179 requires vehicles to park on the odd-addressed (south/east) side of the street on odd dates and the even-addressed (north/west) side on even dates, midnight to midnight, until the public works director declares plowing and salting complete. Parking on either side of a posted emergency snow route is banned outright during the emergency, and violating vehicles blocking plow operations can be towed.
Violations & Fines
Parking on the wrong side during a snow emergency draws a $48.00 fine ($39.00 plus admin fee) under § 36-179(c). A vehicle that blocks snow/ice removal can be relocated or towed to an authorized lot by city crews under § 36-179(f). Metered streets, private/public lots, and streets west of 72nd Street are exempt from the odd/even rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know Omaha has declared a snow emergency?
Does the odd/even rule apply on every street?
Sources & Official References
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