City Of Arvada's Snow Removal Plan, Resident Guidelines

ARVADA, CO — Some parts of Denver's metro area got more than 2 feet of snow over the weekend in a historic snowstorm that's left a lot of work for city crews, emergency teams and of course, residents who now have to dig their way out of their properties.

Some parts of Arvada saw a whopping 28.5 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The Arvada Municipal Code requires that snow, ice and slush be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after the end of a snowfall. Snow must be removed from any walkways on your property: stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas.

The city has begun to plow priority streets:

Priority 1 (red routes): These are essential streets that are used by emergency vehicles. Priority 1 also includes main arteries that connect plowed streets in adjoining areas and school zone streets.

Priority 2 (blue routes): These are streets that provide access from Priority 1 streets to residential streets.

You can view a map of the priority snow removal streets in Arvada here.

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Residential streets are not routinely plowed unless they have steep hills with chronic icing problems, the city said.

To request plowing service on a Priority 1 or 2 street — or if you have a severe ice build-up problem in the street or gutter due to melting snow and ice — you can submit a request by calling the city's street division at 720-898-7725.

>> More information about the city's snow removal plan and guidelines can be found here.