The City of Des Moines’ snow ordinance applies to five neighborhoods: Carpenter, Drake, Drake Park, River Bend and Sherman Hill. In these areas, vehicles are to park on the side of the street with street addresses ending in an even number on even numbered calendar days and an odd number on odd numbered calendar days. Snowplowing will occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vehicles must be on the correct side of the street by 7 a.m. to avoid a ticket.

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Email: Receive email notifications when snow routes and odd/even parking ordinances are in effect by visiting the City of Des Moines website.

Text: For text alerts when parking is prohibited on residential streets, text DMSNOW to 96000. To know odd/even side snow parking zones, text DMODDSNOW to 96000.

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