The Town of Truckee has numerous private contractors and individuals clearing driveways during the winter months. If you are removing snow from driveways or parking areas, here are some things to remember.

The public right of way is used by the Town for storage of snow plowed from the streets. It is not available for snow storage for individuals. The right-of-way varies in each subdivision; the average right-of-way is 60' (approximately 30' from the center of the roadway). Tahoe Donner has a 60' right-of-way with an additional 20' on each side for snow storage except for Northwoods Blvd. which has a 80' right-of-way with an additional 20' for snow storage. A good indicator is telephone poles, which are usually located within the street right-of-way, about 3 feet from the edge of the private property line.

If you have a question about right-of-way, call the Public Works Department at (530 582-7707.

If the Town will not let you use the right-of-way, what do you do with the snow form the driveways?

Driveway contractors and private property owners should arrange to store snow in front yards (outside the right-of-way and snow storage area), side yards or areas where the owner is given permission.

Please use common courtesy for neighbors by not pushing or blowing snow onto their property.

It is unlawful to pile snow as to block or cover street signs, culvert inlets and outlets or other drainage structures.

Under no circumstances can snow be plowed or blown in a manner that interferes with town snow removal operations, or with the public's normal use of town streets.

When removing snow from private property, regardless of the type of equipment used, no loose or packed snow is to remain on the public street.