Resident Information

Residential streets are plowed and treated so they are passable, which means the street may not be cleaned down to the pavement, but vehicles can maneuver through the neighborhood.

Residents and businesses can aid snow crews by following the guidelines below.

While Streets are Being Plowed/Treated

• Do not park vehicles on resident streets until the street has been plowed. Parked vehicles slow down plow trucks and may block them completely from plowing the street. (see photos)
• If you can, wait until snow plows have made at least one path down street before driving on street. Vehicles stuck block streets and keep plow trucks from working.
• Trash cans and other objects should be placed at least 3 feet behind the curb.
• Residents are encouraged to remove portable basketball goals from street curbs or driveway entrances. The city is not responsible for damages if the goal is left in the right-of-way.

After Streets are Plowed/Treated

• Street snow plowing will normally leave a windrow of snow across driveways. Shoveling these blocked driveways is a resident responsibility. 
• Keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

Other

• City crews will not tow or clear stuck private vehicles. If there is a police, fire or medical emergency, call 911.
• City snow plow crews are not equipped to directly respond to emergency service requests from the public. Call 911 if you have a police, fire or medical emergency. Requests for emergency snow and ice removal will be directed by emergency service personnel.
• You can report snow plowing issues directly through the city's online customer service system, Overland Park Cares, or by calling the Public Works Maintenance Division at 913-327-6600.
• Stay updated on the snow plowing progress.

Snow plows have problems clearing streets with cars parked on both sides.	Once those cars leave, complaints come in about snow left in the street.