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Tree Trimming
Snowplows and emergency vehicles need a clearance of a least 14 ft. from road surface. The clearance for
sidewalks is 7 ft. from the lowest branch. Bushes are not to extend past the curb or sidewalk. Those that are
a sight hinderance for vehicles are to be cut down to 3 ft. in height.
What are trimmings considered?
Trimmings are considered pieces cut or torn
from a tree or shrubbery. Grass clippings are
not considered to be trimmings. Trimmings
mixed with garbage will not be accepted.
Trimmings can be dropped off to be disposed
of on the 2nd Saturday of every month from
March to November from 8am-12pm. The site
is located on Mt. Rose Ave. and Brunk Alley.
Leaf Season - Recycling and Collection
Leaf season is approaching. This is around the time when the leaves start turning colors
and falling to the ground. As per Spring Garden Township’s Section 260-15 -Separation
and management of leaf waste-“All persons responsible for the management or
operation of multifamily dwelling properties and for commercial, municipal, and
institutional establishments who gather leaf waste shall source-separate all leaf wastes
and place them for collection in the fall.” The collection or piles of leaves should not be put on the street, but it
should be kept on the curb in order to not interfere with traffic or proper stormwater drainage. Leaf clean-up will
follow the same the routes as the street sweeper. The season starts on the October 18 - December 17.
Planning /Zoning Activities
Planning Commission:
The following summary represents actions taken by the Planning Commission from March 2021 through
October 2021:
1. Reviewed and recommended approval for a Land Development
Plan for a proposed 100,000+ sq.ft. motor freight terminal at 350 Streetside
N. Sherman St. in the IP zone. Conditional approval was granted Basketball Hoops
by the Board of Commissioners for this project.
Spring Garden Township’s
2. Reviewed and recommended approval for a Land Development desire is to protect the public
and Subdivision plan at 400 Elmwood Boulevard in the AO zone health, safety, and welfare of our
for an addition to the carriage house. Conditional approval was citizens and visitors by enforcing
granted by the Board of Commissioners. the prohibition of placing sports
3. Reviewed sketch plans presented for a redevelopment of 1090 E. equipment in the street or in the
Boundary Ave. for a warehouse distribution center in the IP zone. street right-of-way. Not only will
This project is still under review. removing the sports equipment
from these areas keep you safe,
Zoning Hearing Board: but it will also ensure that the
Two variance requests for 700 N. Broad St. for three principal uses trash trucks and emergency
(three separate tenants for vehicle sales, service and/or repair) and a vehicles can safely navigate
variance to the parking requirements in the IP zone. The Zoning through these corridors.
Hearing Board approved this request.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS
This is a constant problem and complaint in almost
every neighborhood. Parking in the grass or in an
area of the front yard not improved with pavement,
concrete, brick, or paving blocks is not permitted
Sorry!
by ordinance.
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