Commercial Snow Removal in County Rural Commercial and Industrial Yards
County road service levels, legal snow placement and private yard access planning.
Commercial snow and ice management in County Rural Commercial and Industrial Yards
Rural commercial and industrial yards in the County of Grande Prairie depend on both private access and the County road network. County guidance prohibits depositing snow, ice or other material onto roadways, rights-of-way, ditches or property other than your own. It also says to keep snow and ice from approaches and driveways on your property and move snow to the right side to reduce windrows.
County road thresholds differ by road type: high-volume roads are cleared at eight centimetres with a target within three business days, gravel roads at 15 centimetres within five business days, and hamlets and subdivisions at 15 centimetres on a 12 day cycle. Road bans can reduce axle weight to a stated percentage, sometimes 75 or 50 percent. Industry road use may require a Road Use Agreement or Oilfield Approach Agreement. PWW coordinates private-site service through its crew network.
Where can a County commercial yard put cleared snow?
Keep it on your own property. County guidance prohibits depositing snow, ice or other material on roadways, rights-of-way, ditches or property other than your own. It also directs property owners to keep snow from approaches and driveways on their property and move it to the right side to help avoid windrows.
What are the County road clearing thresholds?
The County lists eight centimetres for high-volume roads with a target within three business days, 15 centimetres for gravel roads within five business days, and 15 centimetres for hamlets and subdivisions on a 12 day cycle. These are County road service levels, not a schedule for private commercial yard clearing.
How can road bans and agreements affect an industrial yard?
County road bans reduce the maximum weight allowed on a carrying axle by a specified percentage, sometimes to 75 or 50 percent. Industry use of County roads may also require a Road Use Agreement or an Oilfield Approach Agreement. Confirm the current restriction and permit needs with the County before moving loads.
Property types we service in County Rural Commercial and Industrial Yards
Roads and access
- County high-volume roads
- County gravel roads
- Hamlet and subdivision roads
- Private commercial approaches
Coordinate the yard with County road rules
- Keep cleared material on your own property and out of roads, rights-of-way and ditches.
- Treat County road targets separately from private yard clearing.
- Check road bans and any required road-use or approach agreement before industrial hauling.
County road and snow placement rules
The County prohibits depositing snow, ice or other material onto roads, rights-of-way, ditches or property other than your own. Keep approach and driveway snow on your property and move it to the right side to help avoid windrows. A violation carries a $100 fine, with a $200 fine for failure to clean up.
Road service levels vary by road type. Road bans can reduce permitted axle weight, and industry road use may require a Road Use Agreement or Oilfield Approach Agreement.
County of Grande Prairie snow removal, road bans, and road use, closures and industry permits guidance.
Where the snow goes in County Rural Commercial and Industrial Yards
County guidance says cleared snow and ice must stay off roadways, rights-of-way, ditches and property other than your own.
Violations carry a $100 fine, and failure to clean up carries a $200 fine.
Frequently asked questions about commercial snow removal in County Rural Commercial and Industrial Yards
Can yard snow be pushed into a County ditch?
No. County guidance prohibits depositing snow, ice and other material on roads, rights-of-way and ditches or property other than your own.
What are the fines for prohibited snow deposits?
The County lists a $100 fine for a violation and a $200 fine for failing to clean up the deposited material.
What does a 75 percent road ban mean?
A road ban reduces the maximum weight allowed on any carrying axle by a specified percentage. The County says restrictions can sometimes be 75 or 50 percent.
Could industry road use require an agreement?
Yes. The County says industry road use may require a Road Use Agreement or an Oilfield Approach Agreement. Confirm the requirement for the planned use.