ANGOLA - The Angola City Police announced the City of Angola's Routine Snow Removal Ordinance.

The ordinance only applies to owners, drivers, or operators of any vehicle parked on any street, alley, public square, or designated public parking lot.

The vehicles must be moved each 24 hours to allow for snow removal.

The criteria for the ordinance is based on the amount of snow fall (4") and the decision is made by the Angola City Chief of Police and Angola City Street Superintendent.

Procedure:
-First Violation of the 24-hour period will be cause for a red tag being issued.
-Violation of the 24-hour red tag will be cause for removal. (Towing and removal at owner’s expense.)

The city encourages public cooperation so that safe and clear routes can be maintained during the winter season.

Also, there is an ordinance for snow removal from sidewalks 12 hours after the event is over.

The city asks residents to, "please remove snow from your sidewalks in front of your residence or business."