STURGIS – Due to the threat of some significant snow fall, the City of Sturgis has issued a city wide snow removal emergency.

City officials say the snow removal emergency went into effect at 12 AM January 18 due to forecasted snow accumulations of greater than four inches.

By ordinance, during a declared snow removal emergency, parking is prohibited on all City streets. Any vehicle that is parked in violation of the ordinance is subject to being issued a citation with a fine of $500, and towed with all expenses from the towing charged to the vehicle owner.

The parking prohibition is effective until the snow storm ends and your street has been cleared of snow between two successive street intersections, or if the City terminations the declaration with a public announcement.