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Snow Plow Information
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City of West Jordan Snow Removal Responsibilities
City street crews are responsible for clearing more than 800 lane miles of streets in West Jordan. Not all roads are the City's responsibility. Some are state roads and are maintained by the Utah Department of Transportation. High traffic roads are plowed first, focusing on hills and intersections. Subdivision streets are plowed last. Salt distribution will begin when the temperature drops and icy roadways become a traffic hazard.
Snow removal typically begins when 1" of snow has accumulated on roadways. When snow or ice begins accumulating on the streets after regular working hours, the Police Department notifies the plow crews to begin clearing the streets.
If there are cars parked on the streets, plows can't fully clear the roads and run the risk of hitting parked vehicles. Please do your part by keeping your vehicles off the streets during winter months.
| Plow Routes
City streets will normally be plowed to provide better access to the higher traveled streets first. Special attention is given to those higher traveled (collector) streets with hills and difficult intersections. Next, secondary streets are cleared, and last, subdivisions streets are plowed with special smaller trucks. Cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are also plowed at this time. | Icy Conditions
At various times during a storm, salt is needed due to dangerous traffic conditions and/or dramatic temperature changes. Salt distribution will be determined based on the following criteria and priority: | Trails and Park system
City crews will clear snow from all paved sections of the City's trail system as time and resources allow. Some unpaved areas are left unplowed for various forms of winter recreation. | Residents' Responsibilities
State law prohibits residents, business owners, and/or contractors from depositing snow into public roads. Snow removed from sidewalks and driveways should be placed on lawn areas, park strip areas or on private property and NOT on public roads. This practice is dangerous and impedes the City's snow removal efforts.
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City Streets
Current City ordinance prohibits parking on the street from November 1st through April 30th when it is snowing or snow is on the street. Residents can also help by removing vehicles, trailers, and garbage cans from the street.
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Blocked Driveways
Snow accumulated on the plow blade has no place to go but in the road right-of-way, which includes driveway approaches. Many times, snowplowing forms snowdrifts across driveway approaches, which may create hardships for some residents. Unfortunately the City possesses neither the personnel nor the equipment to clear the thousands of driveway approaches within the City; therefore, snow removal of driveway approaches is the resident's responsibility.
When clearing driveways, the snow should be placed on lawn areas or park strips, (do not cover fire hydrants). This will minimize snow accumulation in drive approach areas during snowplowing operations. Putting snow in the street can cause delays in snow removal as well as damage to personal property. |
Sidewalks Property owners are responsible for keeping all sidewalks along their property clear and free of snow and ice. City crews are responsible for clearing sidewalks at public facilities such as the Municipal Buildings and Parks. | |
Fire Hydrants
During the winter season, it is very important to remove the snow from around a fire hydrant. If there is a fire hydrant in front of a resident's home, it is their responsibility to keep it clear of all snow. |
Mailboxes In most cases, damage occurs to the mailbox during the plowing process because aged posts or improperly mounted boxes are unable to withstand the rigors of the winter plowing season. The City will replace the mailbox and/or post if it is physically struck and damaged by a snowplow. The City is not responsible for repairs from damage due to snow removal. | Click to view Snow Plow Priorities (pdf) maps.
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