The Boston City Council is planning to review the city's 48-hour parking space saver policy for snow emergencies, which has led to violent neighbor disputes. The policy allows residents to use objects to save a parking space during a snow emergency, and up to 48 hours until the city declares an end to that emergency. Councilor Miniard Culpepper stated that the policy was intended to balance the time and effort residents put into clearing out parking spaces for themselves and ensure parking remains accessible and fair. The hearing order was introduced at a Council meeting to clarify the policy and address issues of confusion and conflict among neighbors. The city has received over 60 inches of snow this winter, following several years without a major snowfall event.