1. PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP - is responsible for the clearing of the streets - Salem, Lexington and Concord Roads. The Township ordinance requires that all vehicles be removed from the streets after a two-inch or more snowfall in order to clear the streets. If there is a problem area on one of these streets you can call the Township at (610) 489-4034.
2. MAPLE HILL COMMUNITY - is responsible for the clearing of parking lots and common sidewalks. The contractor will service our community when there are two (2) inches or more of snow or if conditions are icy. During the course of a snowstorm over two inches, the contractor will periodically go through the parking lots to keep a path plowed open. When the snowfall has ended, then the contractor will begin the total clearing of the lots and the clearing of the common sidewalks and steps.
3. When the snow has stopped residents must have their vehicles ready to move which means dug out and defrosted. When you see the plow in your lot, MOVE YOUR VEHICLES! Even if you have shoveled your parking spot already. The plows cannot plow within three feet of vehicles and failure to move your vehicles delays the clearing of the lot and costs us more money!
4. Children should not be playing in the parking area when the plow is there. These plows are very noisy and have reduced visibility and cannot see children. The plow operators have been instructed to leave any parking area where children are not moving.
5. RESIDENTS of Maple Hill are responsible for the clearing of their individual sidewalks from their door to the common walk or parking lot area and digging out their vehicles. Snow removal must be made within twenty-four (24) hours after the snowfall has ended.
6. When cleaning off your vehicle residents are prohibited from depositing the snow in the parking lot or sidewalks. This creates a problem for the plow and in most cases costs Maple Hill extra money if they need to bring in a front end loader. Residents must clear off vehicles in a manner that the snow removed is directed on the grass areas and not the parking lot/walkways.
7. The Association has the right to require that your vehicle be removed from the parking lot temporarily so the plow can clear the spaces in a more efficient manner. You may be requested to remove your vehicle even if you have already cleared your space. Failure to remove your vehicle if requested to do so by the Association Manager and/or Board Members may result in the Board imposing a fine against your unit.
8. CALCIUM or MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE will be made available as a courtesy to all residents for use on icy sidewalks. The Association is not required to supply this and does not guarantee its availability. It will be available in marked yellow plastic containters throughtout the development. When available, residents should take a container that can be sealed (i.e. coffee can with a lid) when picking up a supply. Please be sure to tightly close the lid on the plastic containers to keep out moisture. The Snow Contractor will apply calcium/ salt to the parking areas and common walkways when conditions are icy.
9. Residents are reminded to take extra precautions during winter weather to avoid slipping on snow and ice. We try to make living here comfortable for you and to remove snow and ice hazards, but it is impossible for us to remove all hazards and to guarantee your safety. So we ask that you be very careful during snowy or icy weather.