In preparation for the winter storm, the Perkasie Borough Police Department would like to remind residents of essential local regulations and road restrictions to ensure everyone's safety. This is also a great opportunity to check in on vulnerable neighbors, especially seniors, with a quick phone call, visit, or text to ensure their well-being. Furthermore, please prioritize the safety of your pets by keeping them indoors as much as possible to shield them from the harsh weather conditions. Rest assured, the police department will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the community.
Borough of Perkasie, PA Snow and Ice Removal
Parking Restrictions for Snow Events and Emergencies
To help Borough crews with the removal of snow from streets, the Borough Code of Ordinances restricts parking on some Borough streets when there are three or more inches of snow. The schedule of streets regulated by § 180-18.1 is as follows:
- Hunters Run – east side, entire length
- Parkridge – both sides, entire length
- South Seventh Street – east side, from Borough Hall parking lot entrance to West Chestnut Street
- West Chestnut Street – south side, from South Seventh Street to Borough Hall parking lot exit
Snow Emergency Routes
When there is snow accumulation of three inches or more, the Borough Code of Ordinances prohibits parking on these snow emergency routes.
- Arthur Avenue – both sides, from Elm Street to South Fifth Street
- Callowhill Street – both sides, entire length (except south side only from Fifth Street to Seventh Street)
- Constitution Avenue – both sides, entire length
- Fifth Street – west side, entire length
- Main Street – west side, entire length
- Market Street – south side only, from Fourth Street to Fifth Street
- South Fourth Street – both sides, from Cedar Avenue to Elm Street
- West Blooming Glen Drive – both sides, entire length
- West Park Avenue – both sides, from Fifth Street to Ridge Road (except south side only from Fifth Street to Ninth Street)
- West Walnut Street – north side only, from Seventh Street to Constitution Avenue
- West Market Street – south side, from Ridge Road to Fifth Street
Town Center Clean Up – Parking Restrictions
Perkasie Borough crews work to remove snow from the center of town after a snowstorm at night, usually beginning at midnight. The roads will be marked with No Parking signs in advance, if possible. Parking will be restricted for snow removal as follows:
- 7th Street from Arch to Walnut
- Arch Street from 7th to 6th
- Market Street from N. 6th to Railroad
- Chestnut Street from 6th to 7th
- Walnut Street from 5th to 7th
- 6th Street from Market to Walnut
- 7th in front of Electric Department
- Area around Post Office at 7th & Vine Street
- Main Street in area of The Perk