The Triview Metropolitan District provides snowplowing services to maintain reasonably safe winter driving conditions for properly equipped vehicles. Service levels are determined by the severity of the weather and may be impacted during extreme events. Residents are responsible for their own safety and for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Please do not move snow into gutters or streets.
What to Expect from Snow Plowing Services
Snow Plowing vs. Snow Removal: Snow plowing moves snow off travel lanes to adjacent spaces but does not remove it entirely. Snow is ultimately cleared by melting, sublimation, or drainage.
Street Categories
Tier 1 (Primary Streets): Includes arterial and connector roads without residential driveways. These roads are a top priority and will be plowed regularly.
Tier 2 (Secondary Streets): Residential streets connecting to primary roads. A single lane is plowed during storms, with additional clearing after the storm ends. Snow may accumulate along curbs, and property owners are responsible for clearing their driveways.
Tier 3 (Residential Streets): Small streets with fewer homes are plowed after primary and secondary streets. Crews may make a single pass during a storm but will focus on clearing these streets once the storm subsides.
Other Areas of Responsibility
Sidewalks: Residents must clear sidewalks next to their property. District-maintained sidewalks, including those near parks, schools, and trails, are cleared within 48–96 hours after a storm subsides, depending on priority.
Cul-de-sacs: Snow will be pushed to open curb areas where possible, but residents should expect more snow accumulation near driveways.
Mailbox Areas & Trails: Clear sidewalks near mailboxes adjacent to your property. This is keeping in compliance with the Town of Monument Ordinance 02-2012, § 1, 2-6-2012. District crews will maintain mailboxes in parks and other district-managed locations. Natural trails are not cleared of snow.
Service Levels for Snowstorms
Category 1 (<2 inches): Primary and secondary streets are sanded, but no plowing occurs.
Category 2 (2–4 inches): Primary streets are plowed consistently; secondary streets are cleared after storms end. District-maintained sidewalks are cleared within 48 hours.
Category 3 (4–8 inches): Primary streets are plowed frequently, and secondary streets are cleared within 24 hours post-safter the storm. Sidewalks are cleared within 72 hours.
Category 4 (>8 inches): Plowing focuses on primary streets, with secondary streets cleared within 48 hours after the storm. Sidewalks are managed within 4 days.
Category 5 (Emergency): Extreme events may delay service. The district will coordinate with local authorities to restore accessibility.
Reminders:
- Do not park on streets during snowstorms, as this obstructs plowing.
- Snow pushed into the street from driveways and sidewalks creates hazards and should instead be moved to your yard.
Please see the snow removal map for more information. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the winter weather!