Snow and Ice Removal

To keep the roadways clean and safe for residents and people traveling through our community, the Service Department clears the streets of snow and ice. There is a parking ban after 2” of snow has fallen to enable the plow trucks to thoroughly clear the roads.

In an effort to protect the environment and control costs Mayfield Village participates in the “sensible salt” program. The details of the program are as follows:

Limited salting during the late evening/early morning hours. During periods of snowfall between the hours of approximately 11pm – 4am, the effectiveness of salting is minimal due to low traffic volumes. The goal of the service department during this timeframe will be to provide “passable roadways,” defined as roadways that are “free from drifts, snow ridges and as much ice and snow pack as is practical; roadways which can be traveled safely at reasonable speeds.” Intersections, hills, curves and bridges will be salted on main roads during these hours. Plowing and salting of main roads beginning at 4am will provide adequate time to prepare the roads for the rush hour.

• Limited salting during heaving snow events. During periods of 1” of snow or more per hour, main roads will be plowed as frequently as possible, but will only be salted at intersections and stop signs, hills, curves and bridges. “Spot salting,” defined as “intermittent spreading of salt at 150 ft. intervals,” will also be utilized when practicable.
• Limited salting on secondary roads. Secondary roads will be plowed as often as possible, but will only be salted within 200 feet from each intersection and stop signs, hills, curves and bridges. Spot salting will be used on secondary roads when practical.
• Proper training of employees and communication of this policy. Snow removal crews have been properly advised of these sensible salting practices and are instructed to follow the guidelines set forth herein.
• Investigation of alternative products. We will continue to investigate the benefits of this policy and explore the use of alternative products such as brine, aggregates and other enhanced deicers.