Nesquehoning residents, the borough snow emergency no parking ordinance will now be enforced.

On Wednesday, council adopted the amended ordinance outlining its snow emergency no parking policies on borough streets. Signs are expected to be posted this week and will be enforced by police once all signage is up.Under the ordinance, no person should park a vehicle on the streets or rights of way following snowstorms that accumulate 3 inches or more between Nov. 1 and April 1.In the event where 3 inches of snow or more is forecast and for 48 hours following the end of the storm, the borough will require all residents to follow the below parking restrictions between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to allow for snow removal from the roadways.• No parking will be allowed on the odd-numbered side of all borough streets on odd days of the week.• No parking will be allowed on the even-numbered side of all borough streets on even days of the week.• On streets where there is already existing one-side parking, this section will not apply.Once snow is removed from both sides of the street, from curb line to curb line, normal parking can resume until the next snowfall.RoniSue Ahner, borough secretary/treasurer, provided an example.If snow is predicted to fall overnight from Jan. 29 into Jan. 30, then people on the even side of the street should have their vehicle moved to the odd side of the street by 7 a.m. to allow for snow removal on that side of the street.If a person fails to follow the ordinance, a fine of $25 will be imposed on the owner of the vehicle. If two or more violations occur during the winter season, then the third fine will increase to $50 and the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense.In addition to the amended portion of the ordinance the borough also prohibits any private person, firm or corporation from plowing the streets or alley within the borough limits unless prior permission has been given by Nesquehoning Borough Council.They are also not permitted to pile snow or ice on any street, alley or roadway or across from any private property including, but not limited to, private driveways. If a person is found to be doing so, they shall be required within four hours of being notified by officials to remove the snow or face a fine.