Snow
and Ice Regulations
Whenever snow falls to a depth of three inches or more in the Township
of Springfield, or if the City of Philadelphia declares a Highway
Snow Emergency, all parking along the streets and highways
of the Township is prohibited. If a garage, driveway or
other off-street parking facilities are available, all vehicles
must be located off of the Township highway. If off-street arrangements
are not available, parking is permitted on the odd-side of the street
in an odd-numbered year and on the even side of the street in an
even numbered year.
Your compliance and cooperation with these regulations will permit
Township Highway crews to clear the streets of all ice and snow
in a minimal amount of time.
Leaves
Please do not rake your leaves into the street or deposit them in
or near waterways. Township ordinances prohibit the depositing of
leaves, grass clippings, tree branches and other debris in any street
or waterway within the Township. Objects that obstruct the flow
of water increase the likelihood of a flooding condition during
a rain event. Creek inspections are performed quarterly to identify
violators. The Township asks that you report anyone dumping materials
within a waterway or highway immediately.
Leaves deposited within the street also create a fire hazard. Vehicles
parking over a pile of leaves risk the possibility of catching fire.
In addition, leaves in the highway narrow travel lanes and increase
the possibility of motor vehicle accidents.
On the average, our roadways are resurfaced approximately every
20 years. However, each road is inspected every year and, depending
on the conditions, receives the required maintenance regardless
of the age of the road.