Residents encouraged to move into snow ban lots Sunday night

Ahead of an approaching Nor’easter storm, the City of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban beginning at 10:00 PM Monday, February 23 through 6:00 AM Tuesday, February 24. Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 PM on Monday night can be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. Reminder:  the fine for failing to move your vehicle during a parking snow ban is now $130. 

Portland is currently forecasted for about 8" of snow with wind gusts up to 40mph. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect from February 22, 07:00 PM EST until February 23, 10:00 PM EST.  With snow expected to arrive around 4:00 AM on Monday morning, residents are encouraged to move their vehicles into available snow ban parking locations tonight, Sunday, February 22, ahead of the storm and remain in those spots until the end of the parking ban on Tuesday morning. The City will open the Spring Street and Elm Street parking garages on Sunday night from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM to accommodate anyone wishing to take advantage of the snow ban parking rate of $3 (in after 5pm Sunday and out by 8am Tuesday). 

PARKING BAN INFORMATION

The City offers numerous free options for parking during a snow ban. Please look at the list below as we have added six new locations this winter with 750 additional spaces. These lots are available after 5:00 PM on weekdays on the day a ban is called unless otherwise posted. 

All vehicle owners must remove their vehicles from these designated areas listed below by 7:00 AM (except for school lots, which are 6:30 AM, and by 8:00 AM for the Promenades, State St Ext., and Marginal Way) the morning the ban is removed. The City may tow, at the owner's expense, any vehicle which has not been removed by the deadline. 

Approved Snow ban parking areas/lots:

• Dougherty Field Skate Park parking lot. Accessible from the St. James Street side. 
• Deering Oaks - Parking on the Tennis Court Road Only - Park only on the left side of the road. No parking on the right side.
• Fitzpatrick Stadium Parking Lot - Please park behind the Ice Arena. Do not park adjacent to the Ice Arena.
• Hadlock Field Parking Lot  (Closed for 2025-2026 winter due to construction)
• All Portland Public School Parking lots, except the Reiche Community Center lot which abuts the school and playing field. This lot is reserved for Community Center use at all times. *Must be out of all school lots by 6:30 AM.*
• Cutter St. Lots (off the Eastern Prom) - Eastern Prom Cutter St Middle Lot is closed. Do not park on the East End Boat Ramps.
• Beach St. lot - Accessible from Commercial St. after 8 pm
• City lot at the corner of Park and Commercial Streets across the street from the IMT (International Marine Terminal) AKA Angelo's Acre, 441 Commercial St.
• Ocean Gateway Parking Lot, 2 Commercial St. (center area blocked off for snow removal)
• On Peaks Island, snow ban parking is available at the Welch St. Parking Lot
• Western Prom - The entire waterside of the Western Prom
• Eastern Prom - Turner St. to the East End School Property light pole 33 (waterside)
• Marginal Way - Plowman to just before the entrance area to the East End Wastewater treatment Plant (waterside Only). Please do not park on Marginal Way if there is flooding or standing water. Parking is not allowed in the Maine DOT Park and Ride Lot.
• Preble Street Extension Parking Lot (Across from Hannaford) - Adhere to the spaces that are designated for snow ban parking. Please be aware of ongoing construction in this area.
• State Street Extension - Parking is available on State St Ext between Forest Avenue and Park Avenue across from the entrance to Deering Oaks Park. Left side of the road only. Where parking is typically available. Adhere to any no parking signs closest to Forest Avenue.
• Baxter Blvd. - Cove side between Preble St. Ext. and Bates St.
• Eastern Prom - Extend closer to Major Charles Loring Memorial Park
• St. James - Odd side next to the park
• Douglass St. - Odd side next to the park
• Rainbow Mall Rd. - Next to the woods
• Valley St. - South of C St. next to the park

View Maps:
Snow Ban Parking App Viewer

PDF Map 

Snow Ban Garages

Most parking garages will be available during official snow bans at reduced rates. Please check with the individual garages to understand their rules. The City of Portland owns and operates the Elm Street and Spring Street garages. The snow ban rate for these garages is $3 when you enter after 5 pm and are out by 8 am.

Public Works Customer Service: 207-874-8493 

Parking Ban Hotline: 207-879-0300

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS

• The City’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance requires business owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property 12 hours following a winter storm, and residential owners to clear snow and ice abutting their property 18 hours following the end of a storm or when the City finishes snow removal operations, whichever is later.  

• Business owners who fail to remove snow and ice within these time frames risk facing a $250 fine for the first offense, $500 for the second offense within the same winter season and $1,000 for any subsequent offense within the same winter season. Additionally, should the city have to remove the snow and ice or arrange for its removal, the property owner will be charged for the cost of removal plus a 10% charge for administration. 

• Residential owners can be fined $75 for the first offense, $125 for the second offense in the same winter season and $250 for any subsequent offense in the same winter season. Like business owners, should the city have to remove the snow and ice or arrange for its removal, the property owner will be charged for the cost of removal plus a 10% charge for administration. 

• View a map of sidewalks that the City clears.  The map has been updated since last winter.