(City of Rochester) – With snow in the forecast and below-average temperatures expected, the city is asking those who park on the street to follow the seasonal parking requirements, allowing plows to clear snow from the roadway from March 21 to March 27, 2024.

Due to limited snow accumulation and unseasonably warm weather, the City of Rochester suspended the enforcement of seasonal parking requirements on March 5, 2024.

“Our top priority is safety and this includes having roadways clear, as it allows our public safety teammates to get to where they need to as quickly as they can in the case of an emergency,” stated Rochester Public Works Director Wendy Turri. “While there will not be active enforcement of Seasonal Parking Requirements, the partnership of our residents and visitors in this winter weather event is greatly appreciated.”

According to the National Weather Service, wintery weather is possible in the seven-day forecast period, with up to 4 inches expected Thursday evening and another, larger weather event possible early next week.

The City will monitor the forecast and snow accumulation to determine if the Seasonal Parking
Requirements need to be extended.

• Alternate side parking requirements are in place city-wide from November 1 to April 1 from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Park on the side of the street with EVEN house numbers when the calendar date is EVEN.
• Park on the side of the street with ODD house numbers when the calendar date is ODD.
• Cars can be parked on both sides of the street in the evening hours, drivers should park overnight for the requirements that are in place the following day from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Posted parking signs must be followed regardless of the calendar date.
  • This does not apply to metered spaces; however, parked vehicles must still comply with posted signs.
• Alternate side parking is not applicable on streets where parking is only allowed on one side. Seasonal parking requirements apply regardless of weather or street conditions.

More information, including translated versions of frequently asked questions and an animated video, is available online.