Sidewalks, Streets, & Alleys
Let’s keep them safe and open.
Maintenance and Repair – Snow Removal
72.02, 72.04
Property owners whose property borders a public sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk in good condition, including removing rubbish, making repairs to the sidewalk when necessary and removing all snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours. Violations may be subject to administrative fines and the assessment or repair or removal costs if work is done by the city. Learn more about snow removal and smart salting best practices at www.rochestermn.gov/winter.
Section 11-6-49
Effective snow removal creates safer roads for the traveling public and provides access for emergency vehicles. Seasonal parking requirements include alternate side parking from 2am to 3pm every day, regardless of weather from October 1 to May 1. Learn more at rochestermn.gov/winter.
- Park your vehicle on the side of the street with EVEN house numbers when the calendar date is EVEN.
- Park your vehicle on the side of the street with ODD house numbers when the calendar date is ODD.
- Alternate side parking requirements do not apply to metered spaces or streets where parking is only allowed on one side.
Piling of Snow
Section 9-1-2 (b)
No person shall push into or deposit snow or ice onto any public street or alley or pile snow at such height or locations so as to interfere with the view onto or from public streets or alleys.
Skateboarding and In-Line Skating
Section 9-1-6
In the central business district skateboarding, in-line skating, and roller skating are not allowed on any public sidewalk, any public parking lot, any portion of the Peace Plaza, or in any public or private structure located therein. However, skateboarding, in-line skating, and roller-skating is allowed on the bike paths along the Zumbro River.
Signs on Public Property
Section 9-1-2 (c)
Posting of any handbill, sign, flyer is prohibited on any public property or right of way and may be removed by any person. This includes garage sale signs.
Waste Disposal
Section 12-2-3
It is unlawful to place any human or animal excrement, garbage, or objectionable waste on public or private property or on any area under the jurisdiction of the city. This includes storm sewers.
Potholes/Street Maintenance
To make reports and place routine maintenance requests contact Infrastructure Maintenance via phone or online at www.rochestermn.gov/publicworks.