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A Parking Ban Phase 2 for residential roadways is in effect.
Parking bans are initiated when heavy snowfall occurs over short periods of time. At least 8 hours’ notice is provided before enforcement of a parking ban.
When a parking ban is activated, the Roadways Snow Clearing Map displays the clearing status of each roadway. Parking may resume once roadways are shown as completed if parking is allowed normally. Not every snow event leads to a parking ban.
Edmonton is a winter city with unpredictable weather. When it snows, the City’s Snow and Ice Control team is ready to clear the roadways, but they need space to do the job effectively. It’s important to know what to do when a parking ban is called and the differences between Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking bans and changes implemented during the 2025-2026 season.
A parking ban Phase 1 is for major roadways and bus routes.
A parking ban Phase 2 is for all residential and industrial areas.
During a parking ban Phase 1, residents may continue to park on residential roads that do not have white “Seasonal No Parking” signs posted. Parking garages and public parking lots are also an option.
During a parking ban Phase 2, parking may occur on any road that has been cleared as part of the Phase 1 parking ban, if parking is allowed there normally. Parking in driveways is also allowed.
Parking vehicles on lawns or front yards as an alternative to roadway parking is not allowed.
The Zoning Bylaw Section 45(7) Prohibited/Restricted Objects in Residential Zones forbids parking in the front yard or flanking side of any residential zone, or in the case of a corner site. The bylaw states “vehicles shall not be located on the landscaped portion of the yard; and vehicles shall only be allowed on a driveway or within an attached or detached garage.”
Vehicles left on roadways during a parking ban may be ticketed $250 or towed. Alleys and back lanes are cleared in tandem with adjacent roadways in both parking ban phases.
Vehicles in accessible parking spaces with visible accessible parking placards or vehicles permitted to be parked in accessible parking spaces will not be subject to the ban. Any vehicles parked without proper authorization in those zones will be fined.
Developers may provide parking for residents of apartment buildings and condominiums. Guests or residents with vehicles which exceed the designated number of parking lot spots will have to be parked on public roads or in private parking lots.
Alleys are completed as part of the same priority as their adjacent roadway during both Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking bans. There will be no parking in alleys during each ban phase until they are cleared. Alleys are typically cleared after most of the roadways in the area are cleared.
If you're parked on a road that is under a parking ban, you may be subject to being ticketed and towed. Vehicle owners will receive a $250 ticket and will not be charged for the enforcement tow to the nearest cleared roadway in their neighbourhood.
The Traffic Bylaw 5590 (Section 26.2) also bans vehicles from parking in one spot for over 72 hours.
Use the "Find Your Vehicle" lookup tool if your vehicle has been towed during a parking ban or call 311 for assistance.
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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