Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant DC street sweeping runs March 1 through October 31 on 1st & 3rd Mondays and Tuesdays. DC DPW enforces $50 tickets plus $100 relocation tow dispatch.
Primary Sweeping Routes in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Washington:
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant
Received a street sweeping ticket on Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the DC DMV Adjudication Services.
Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant, Washington?
Street sweeping in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant (DC DPW Ward 1) takes place 1st & 3rd Monday (North/East) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South/West) between 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM. March 1 through October 31 (Winter Pause Nov 1 – Feb 28).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
A street sweeping parking citation in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant, Washington is $50.00, with risk level classified as "High - Immediate Towing".
When does street cleaning start and end in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
Street sweeping in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant operates under municipal schedule: March 1 through October 31 (Winter Pause Nov 1 – Feb 28). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Washington. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
You can contest citations online within 30 days through the DC DMV Adjudication Services at 955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Lower Level, Washington, DC 20024. A common statutory defense is: Obscured or missing DPW street cleaning restriction signs along residential curbs.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for Columbia Heights / Mount Pleasant?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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