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What is Northville's Snow Removal Policy?

The City of Northville cleans streets in order of priority.

Northville is getting bombarded with snow this week.

Are you aware of the city's snow removal policy? If you are or aren't, it's time for a refresher.

The city maintains 6.5 miles of major streets, almost 18 miles of local streets and several alleys. Eight Mile Road, Seven Mile Road, Novi Road, South Main Street and North Griswold Street are not included because they are county primary roads and are maintained by the Wayne or Oakland County Road Commissions.

The city cleans the streets in this order:

  1. Major streets like Main Street, Center Street, Randolph Street and Taft Road.
  2. Local streets with steep grades and sharp curves.
  3. Parking lots and the remainder of the local residential streets and courts.
  4. Alleys and cemetery roads.
The city follows a "Bare Pavement" policy for the priority streets listed in points one and two above. These streets are plowed and salted to bare pavement within 24 hours of a snow or ice event, even if it requires workers to put in overtime. The city's plan of action varies depending on the type of storm. Snowstorms that bring 4 to 8 inches of snow require concentration on the numbered one and two priority streets to keep them open, plus effort applied to numbered three and four priority streets. Read more.

Lastly, residents and business owners should remember to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snow or ice event. The city also says not to push snow or ice across or into the streets. This is considered an illegal activity, which may result in a fine to the property owner or snow removal contractor.


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