Sun Prairie, WI Parking Rules: Snow Removal Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Snow emergency trigger
- 3+ inches in 24 hours
- Seasonal overnight ban
- Midnight-7 a.m., Dec 1-Mar 31
- Wyoming Avenue rule
- Alternate sides, Nov 15-Mar 31
- Penalty
- $50 forfeiture plus towing
- Exempt area
- Merchant Square
Summary
Sun Prairie declares a snow emergency whenever three or more inches falls in 24 hours, and bars parking on posted snow routes until the emergency is lifted. From December 1 through March 31, parking is also banned on posted emergency snow routes from midnight to 7 a.m. every night under § 10.16.070.
A.Snow Emergency Declarations.1.The common council declares that a snow emergency exists in the city whenever a snowfall during any period of twenty-four (24) hours or less reaches a depth of three inches or more. ... B.Parking Restrictions.1.When signs have been erected at or reasonably near the corporate limits, as provided in Section 349.13, Wisconsin Statutes, no owner or operator of any motor vehicle shall park upon any public street or alley:a.During a snow emergency declared in accordance with subsection A of this section until the snow emergency declaration has been canceled.b.Merchant Square is exempt from parking restrictions during snow emergencies. ... 4.No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle upon the streets or any portion of the streets or any posted emergency snow route during the hours of twelve midnight to seven a.m. from December 1st through March 31st, inclusive.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 71).
Full Breakdown
070(A) declares that a snow emergency exists in Sun Prairie any time snowfall reaches three inches or more within a 24-hour period, treating it as a hazard to transportation and public safety until the director of public works declares snow removal complete. The director can also call a 'snow emergency watch' ahead of a forecast storm, putting the parking restrictions into effect immediately. Once signs are posted near the city limits under Wis. 13, no vehicle may park on a public street or alley during a declared snow emergency until it is canceled, though Merchant Square is specifically exempted from the snow-emergency parking ban.
every night from December 1 through March 31, regardless of whether a snow emergency has been declared that day. The director of public works can also order temporary 'no parking' postings for half of a public lot at a time so crews can clear it in sections. , November 15 through March 31, parking is allowed only on the even side of the street on odd calendar days and the odd side on even calendar days. 110.
Violations & Fines
Parking on a posted snow route during a declared snow emergency, or overnight from December 1 through March 31, carries a $50 forfeiture for each offense under § 10.24.010(D)(3), and the city adds towing charges if the vehicle is removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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