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 higher priority roads that connect to points of interest around the municipality. Class 4,5 and 6 are typically lower vlume roads that connect local neighbourhoods, farms, and businesses to major road networks. The municipality plows its roads systematically based on the classification set for each road. Further information on minimum maintenance standards can be found on the Ontario Laws website.

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.

Except for patrol trucks, our sanders and snowplows are generally on the roads by 3 a.m. Streets are plowed once a day with the exception of main priority routes. Those routes are cleared until 8 p.m. We do not operate a night time sanding or plowing shift. 

Sidewalk maintenance is performed on a Monday-to-Friday basis, with limited maintenance on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Routing is focused on pedestrian access to educational, medical, and commercial areas in North Perth.

Approximately 37.5 of 56 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.

Clearing of the primary sidewalks 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. Secondary sidewalks are maintained 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

Sod damage can result from two factors:

• The roadway and/or sidewalk plow operator may have difficulty finding the sidewalk or the edge of the road under a blanket of snow, or
• The ground may not be frozen when the plows go by.

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 within the road allowance 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.

Submit Damage Request: https://v4.citywidesolutions.com/csr/northperth/ 

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, the snow does not discharge from the plow blade. 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.

Canada Post is responsible for clearing the snow and ice around community mailboxes. Contact Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177 for more information.

If your mailbox is damaged during a winter event, please contact the municipal office 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 damaged by snow being discharged from the snowplows during snow removal operations. 

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.

Perth County plows all county roads in North Perth. The following is the list of Perth County Roads within North Perth:

Perth Line 93  From Perth Rd 140 to Palmerston town limit

Perth Line 91  From Perth Rd 140 to Palmerston town limit

Perth Rd 178  From Palmerston town limit to Perth Line 86

Perth Lin 88    From Hwy 23 to Perth Rd 178

Perth Rd 140  From Perth Line 86 to Perth line 93

Perth Line 86  From Perth Rd 140 to Perth Rd 178

Perth Rd 147  From Perth Line 72 to Perth Line 86

Perth Line 72  From Perth Rd 140 to Rd 173

Perth Line 55  From Perth Rd 140 to Rd 174

For questions about County roads, please call the Perth County Public Works Department at 519-271-0531

• Be patient. During heavy snowfalls it takes longer to get roads and sidewalks cleared.
• Be a good neighbour. Help those who may not be able to shovel their driveways and sidewalks.
• Do not park on any street or municipal parking lot between 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM from December 1^st to March 31^st.
• Don't park on the street during a snowfall or immediately following a snowfall if plowing is still needed. Also, please do not park your vehicle at the very end of the driveway or across the sidewalk/boulevard area. Plow operators are not able to do their job properly if there are parked vehicles in the way.
• Keep a safe distance from plow trucks on the road and do not attempt to pass. Vehicles attempting to pass create a safety risk for everyone on the road.
• Do not place snow from sidewalks or driveways on the street. This creates a hazard for vehicles. The Highway Traffic Act prohibits the placing of snow or ice on the roadway.