Snow Removal Information
Snow Removal Regulations
Each year, with the first snowfall, the Township is flooded with telephone calls regarding the rules and policies affecting snow removal. Please note the following:
- As soon as snow or freezing rain begins, the Highway Department starts salting and applying cinders on Township roads. Snow plowing begins when the snow depth reaches 3 - 4 inches. Many of our main roadways, such as Germantown Pike, Joshua Road, Ridge Pike, North Lane, Cedar Grove Road, Skippack Pike, Bethlehem Pike, Pennsylvania Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road, Militia Hill Road and Butler Pike are not maintained by the Township. Snow and ice removal on these roads are the responsibility of PennDOT or Montgomery County.
- To assist with snow and ice removal, the Township Code requires all vehicles to be parked off-street when snow reaches a depth of 3 to 4 inches requiring plowing. Residents and businesses without sufficient off-street parking are required to adhere to the following schedule:
- In even numbered calendar years (2004, 2006 etc.), parking is permitted on the side of the street with even numbered addresses.
- In odd numbered calendar years (2003, 2005 etc.), parking is permitted on the side of the street with odd numbered addresses.
- On streets with permanent parking restrictions (No Parking Here To Corner, No Parking, etc.), the permanent restrictions shall prevail.
- The Township Police Department will strictly enforce these regulations during winter storms in order to insure that the Public Works Department can plow, salt and cinder the roads to make them passable and safe for everyone. Violators are subject to fines up to $1,000.00.
- Residents and business owners also are reminded that all sidewalks and parking lots must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. Compliance with this ordinance allows for pedestrian passage, particularly elementary school children walking to school.
- The U.S. Postal Service requests the cooperation of postal customers in
keeping walkways and curbside mailboxes clear of snow and ice, in order to
ensure the safe and efficient delivery of mail this winter. Letter carriers
are especially vulnerable to slips, trips and falls during the winter
months.
Residents who receive mail delivery to curbside boxes are asked to
keep the approach to and exit from their mailbox clear of snow, ice,
vehicles, trash cans and other objects.
The cooperation of all Township residents and businesses is greatly appreciated during winter storms.
Hints For Clearing Snow
Here are some helpful hints for handling winter's worst:
- WAIT UNTIL THE SNOW PLOWS HAVE MADE A FIRST PASS BEFORE CLEARING YOUR DRIVEWAY. Be sure snow piles are located to the right of your driveway [see below]. This way, less snow will be re-directed into the driveway with each passing truck.
- KNOW THE TOWNSHIP'S SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING REGULATIONS. Stay tuned to KYW (1060 AM) for all snow emergency announcements.
- CLEAR YOUR SIDEWALKS AND CURBS. Neighborhood children need safe access to schools and bus stops throughout the winter months. Clearing your sidewalk helps children travel to school safely.
- BE PATIENT. State, County and Township Crews will work around the clock, if needed, if ensure all roadways are cleared as quickly as possible.
