JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The city of Jamestown issued a reminder to residents Thursday to not move snow onto streets.

City ordinances prohibit moving snow from private property, such as driveways and sidewalks, onto streets and alleys.  This rule is exempt if given permission by the City Engineer’s office.  Only those in the Downtwon Snow Removal District are given permission.

Violating this ordinance is considered a class B misdemeanor, which includes a fine and/or imprisonment.

Residents with questions should contact the City Engineer’s office.