Maintaining the Maintenance Zones

By City of West Fargo Staff

Maintenance zones are a concept many municipalities use to designate specific days of the week for routine street, sewer and water maintenance activities. This can include snow removal, hydrant flushing, street sign repairs and street sweeping. The purpose of the zones is to provide the community with a standardized schedule of maintenance to minimize disruptions. Maintenance zones also include parking regulations to provide a safe space for crews to repair and maintain equipment, vehicles and infrastructure.

Maintenance zones in West Fargo share the same boundaries as the garbage collection schedule. The assigned maintenance zone day of the week is the day before garbage collection. For example, the northeast section of the city has a Tuesday’s garbage collection route and a Monday maintenance zone day.

During the designated maintenance zone day of the week, the city does not allow on-street parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow crews to conduct maintenance. Signs are visible throughout the city to identify the no-parking day of the week in that maintenance zone.

The West Fargo Police Department enforces the no-parking regulations. If residents believe they have a complaint in a maintenance zone, such as a parking violation, there are a few ways to resolve the situation. Before making a complaint, it is highly encouraged to speak with the car’s owner first, if possible. If not, residents can contact the West Fargo Police Department’s Code Enforcement Unit to submit a complaint. To submit a complaint, email ce@westfargond.gov or call (701) 515-5517.

More information on the Code Enforcement unit is available online at westfargopolice.com.

The maintenance zone schedule is active year round. When possible, the City of West Fargo will provide advance maintenance updates using various social media channels. Abiding by the maintenance zone schedule allows Public Works crews to work more efficiently to address residents’ concerns such as street repairs, filing potholes, and snow removal.

For more information on maintenance, zones visit westfargostreets.com.