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Depositing snow on roads or sidewalks
Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act states "No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road". Applicable fines will apply.
Winter Maintenance FAQs
We've provided some answers to frequently asked winter maintenance questions below. You can find more information on North Perth's winter maintenance activities by viewing the Winter Maintenance Guidelines By-law.
| Which roads are plowed first and why? |
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North Perth follows the provincially prescribed standards for winter maintenance (O. Reg. 239/02 and O. Reg. 47/13). Roads are categorized into six main classes that are based on traffic volumes and posted speed - Class 1, 2 and 3 are priority roads and include arterial roads and some secondary collectors; Class 4, 5 and 6 are local urban streets, rural side roads and cul-de-sacs and have less priority. In North Perth, we have Class 3, 4, 5 and 6 roads only. The provincial minimum maintenance standards can be found on the Ontario Laws website. Priority roads carry higher volumes of traffic and are most easily identified by main (arterial) roads or secondary collector roads. These are the roads that people use to get to business areas and in and out of the municipality. The 'other' roads are primarily residential or secondary routes. These are systematically plowed after the 'priority' routes are completed. As the name implies, No Winter Maintenance roads receive only summer maintenance. A list of No Winter Maintenance roads in North Perth can be found in the Winter Maintenance Policy, By-law 153-2017.
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| When can I expect my sidewalk to be cleared? |
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Sidewalk maintenance is performed on a Monday to Friday basis, with limited maintenance on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Routing is focused on pedestrian access to educational, medical and commercial areas in North Perth. Approximately 22 of 40 km of sidewalk in Listowel and the main corridor sidewalks in Monkton and Atwood are cleared. Sidewalks are divided into the designation of Primary and Secondary for the purpose of winter maintenance and related level of services. Clearing of primary sidewalk usually commences at the end of a snowfall where at least 8 cm has fallen. Staff make every effort to plow the walks adjacent to school zones by 9 a.m. if the snowfall has accumulated prior to that period. Secondary sidewalks will be maintained only after primary walks are completed. View the Listowel Sidewalk Clearing Routes Map. View the Atwood Sidewalk Clearing Routes Map. View the Monkton Sidewalk Clearing Routes Map. A listing of the Primary and Secondary sidewalks maintained by North Perth can be found in the Winter Maintenance Policy, By-law 153-2017 |
| Why does the plow damage my sod every year and when will it be repaired? |
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Sod damage can result from two factors:
Any snow clearing damage on private property that is not within the road allowance will be assessed by the Manager of Operations to determine if compensation will be provided to the property owner. Damage to sod in urbanized areas will be repaired by Public Works staff with topsoil and seed only. Property owners in urbanized areas may place plow markers or stakes, provided they are made of flexible plastic or wood no larger than 2" x 2". Markers or stakes are to be a minimum of 18" from the travelled portion of the roadway. |
| I live on a corner lot. Why does the plow put so much snow in my driveway? |
| Residents living on corner lots or the first on the right of an intersection usually get more snow deposited in their driveways. When the snow plow turns right, it sweeps a much larger area of the road than when it is travelling in a straight line and the snow also does not discharge from the plow truck. Turning right effectively makes the plow push most of the snow ahead instead of moving it from the centre of the road to the side. The first property and driveway encountered after the plow straightens out usually gets more snow than the others in the immediate area. |
| Who is responsible for clearing snow around Canada Post Community Mailboxes? |
| Canada Post is responsible for clearing the snow and ice around community mailboxes. Contact Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177 for more information. |
| What do I do if the snowplow hits my mailbox? |
| If your mailbox is damaged during snow removal, please contact Public Works at 519-292-2066 and leave your name, address and phone number with our staff. The Roads Supervisor will inspect the damage to determine the cause. North Perth does not repair or replace mailboxes that are knocked over by snow or damaged from snow being discharged from the snow plow during snow removal. |
| Who is responsible for clearing snow from fire hydrants? |
| Residents are asked that they do not pile snow from their driveway or private property in such a way that covers fire hydrants. Cleaning around fire hydrants is a team effort in North Perth. We strongly encourage property owners to clear snow from fire hydrants on or around their property to ensure the North Perth Fire Department can quickly gain access in the event of a fire. Should a resident not be able to clear the snow, then fire fighters and/or municipal staff will undertake te snow removal. |
| Who plows County roads within North Perth? |
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Perth County plows all county roads in North Perth. The following is the list of Perth County Roads within North Perth:
For questions about County roads, please call the Perth County Public Works Department at 519-271-0531 ext. 311. |
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