Winter in Colorado comes with both great beauty and great challenges — along with crisp mornings and snowy landscapes comes the ever-important task of keeping roads safe and clear for everyone. When it snows, it can take around the clock effort to keep the roadways clear and safe. You may be wondering who is going to come and clear the snow in your neighborhood. If you are not sure of who takes care of snow removal operations through Douglas County, here is your guide!
Be sure to check out these safety tips to help you prepare for winter weather.
Douglas County
Douglas County is responsible for snow removal in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, including plowing roads and neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch. Roads in Douglas County are cleared of snow based on road priority. Learn more about Douglas County’s snow removal policies.
City of Castle Pines
The City of Castle Pines Public Works Department is responsible for snow and ice removal on public streets within the City, which includes 106 lane miles of roadway and 127 cul-de-sacs. Learn more about the City of Castle Pines’ snow removal operations and tracking map.
Town of Castle Rock
The Town of Castle Rock manages over 760 lane miles of roadway throughout Town. View the Town of Castle Rock’s snow management plan and route map.
Highlands Ranch
In Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch Metro District staff plows snow along 150 miles of trails and sidewalks adjacent to major roads in the community. Douglas County is responsible for plowing snow along our streets. View the Highlands Ranch snow removal responsibilities.
City of Lone Tree
With over 150 lane miles of public roads in Lone Tree, the City plans ahead for winter weather, and continuously improve our excellent snow removal operations, with the understanding that every snow event is different and procedures may change based on the nature of the storm. Find the City of Lone Tree snow removal policies.
Sterling Ranch
Snow removal in Sterling Ranch is a joint effort. Douglas County handles the public roadways throughout the community. The Community Authority Board (CAB) removes snow in common areas, trails, shared drives, and alley areas. Find out more about the Sterling Ranch snow removal.
If you have trouble shoveling your sidewalks and driveways, Sterling Ranch Snow Angels can help! If you are in need of help shoveling, please email Kelsey with your name and address.
Town of Parker
Because the Town has more than 500 lane miles of road, the Engineering/Public Works Department set priorities depending upon traffic movement and safety, emergency response, budget allocations, special community needs and snowfall levels. Find more information about the Town of Parker’s snow operations and snow plowing priority system.
Homeowner Responsibility
Snow and ice on sidewalks create a dangerous situation for all ages, especially for children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities who are more susceptible to injury. For these reasons, Douglas County requires property owners to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after it stops snowing (some municipalities in the county allow up to 48 hours).
