As the first major winter storm of the season settled over much of Iowa this weekend, cities worked to remind residents to keep vehicles off the streets during snow events. For example, in Hampton, public dispatch logs show 29 parking-related service calls during the 2 a.m. hour of Saturday morning — just as the first round of street-cleaning efforts was getting underway.
Hampton’s winter rules are similar to that of many other communities and prohibit parking on residential streets during snow events when the ordinance goes into effect — usually around two inches of snowfall. Text alerts sent out over the weekend reminded residents to avoid leaving trailers or equipment on streets or in alleyways, whenever the snow ordinance is in effect. These restrictions help plow crews clear routes safely and efficiently.
In Hampton, residents must also clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends. To stay informed, city officials encouraged sign-ups for its text-alert system by texting HamptonIA to 67283. The situation offers an early-season prompt for residents across the region to familiarize themselves with local winter parking restrictions and sidewalk-clearing expectations.
