Hello Neighbors,
In 2022 the Board heard many homeowners’ concerns about snow removal within our community. Many homeowners in courts and cul-de-sacs told us that by the time plows arrived, the snow was so packed down that plows did not drop their blades, and instead spread salt. Homeowners on main roadways often had slush and ice building up around curbs due to lack of drainage. All-in-all, homeowners dealt with icy streets to try to maneuver through and lots of frustration.
In response to these concerns, the Board has arranged for private snow removal within our community in 2023. It is our plan to continue with these services should they improve the safety of our community. There are some parameters for these services and they are outlined below:
- Snow removal will only occur once 4″ of snow has fallen (NOT forecasted)
- Snow removal will occur as quickly as possible within our contractors territory but a service time is not “guaranteed”
- Any salting services will remain with the city of Columbus
City of Columbus plows will still service our community however it is our goal that our private contracted services will clear our roadways faster once the snow stops. Making for clear and safer streets.
To take the best advantage of this service we kindly ask homeowners to do the following when heavy snow is in the forecast:
- Park all vehicles in garages or driveways to leave roadways clear.
This is especially important within our courts and cul-de-sacs. If these vehicles stay off the street until plows come through it will greatly improve the quality of service we receive and the clearing of your streets. - Do not throw snow from sidewalks or driveways into the streets once plowed.
Keeping this additional snow away from streets will help make sure we take full advantage of this service. - Take note of any drains near your curbs and sidewalks.
Please keep sewer drains and gutters free from debris and uncovered from snow if you are able. Allowing this runoff to access drains will help keep streets safer from ice. - Slow down.
We have several icy corners within our community. Be sure to give plenty of stopping distance and allow your fellow residents ample space to make turns when snow and ice occur.
We hope residents find this new service an enhancement to our community and we will welcome feedback as snow events occur so we can follow up with our contractor as appropriate.
Safe driving everyone.