Troy, IL – Residents in Troy will see updated winter parking rules this season after city leaders approved an ordinance expanding snow-route designations, fines and towing procedures across the community.
According to city documents, the updated measure amends Chapter 14, Article III, Section 14-72 of the municipal code, replacing a previous rule that barred parking for 12 hours after three inches of snow. The new ordinance tightens requirements, allowing the city to designate specific streets as snow routes and enforce broader parking restrictions during winter weather.
The ordinance states that once two inches of snow have accumulated, parking will be prohibited on both sides of all designated snow-route streets for 24 hours after the snowfall. According to the City of Troy, these routes will be marked with official signage, and the posted signs serve as notice that parking restrictions are in effect.
Parking may resume only after final plowing has been completed on the street, as announced by city officials.
Vehicles parked in violation of the ordinance may be towed, and owners will be required to pay any towing or storage fees. Fines for violations range from $100 to $750.
The mayor is authorized to install signs and traffic-control devices needed to implement the updated rules, using standard engineering practices to guide placement and enforcement.
City leaders said the changes aim to improve safety and ensure plows can clear streets quickly during winter storms. A list of designated snow-route streets appears in Appendix A of the ordinance.
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