Winter Parking

To improve safety during winter, parking will only be allowed on one side of the street where indicated to provide access to snow plows and emergency vehicles. 

What you should know:

Affected streets:

Neighbourly Reminders:

 

Why were these parking restrictions implemented?

The winter of 2021/2022 saw challenges from on-street parking that impacted the District’s ability to effectively clear snow on some streets. This left residents vulnerable to safety-related issues, including concerns that emergency vehicles were unable to access homes. This was extremely concerning to us.

The issues arose from on-street parking on both sides of the street, preventing plows from being able to access the street and clear the snow. During operational reviews following this snow event, policy and bylaw changes were recommended by staff and approved by Council. View the report to Council here

How can residents help?

We are hopeful that residents (both homeowners and tenants) can make efforts to utilize garages and driveways as much as possible to alleviate street congestion to help solve this problem. That may not be possible for every vehicle, but we’re asking residents to make every effort to be part of the solution. Not being able to get a plow down a street is a problem we must work together to solve.

Where can I park?

Parking will still be available on one side of the street or on adjacent streets as indicated. We are encouraging residents to park in their garages and driveways where possible to create additional spaces.

 

Questions?

General inquiries: publicworks@squamish.ca, 604-815-6868

Report a bylaw infraction: bylaw@squamish.ca, 604-815-5067

After-hours emergency: 604-815-4040

 

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