General Information

General Information

BEFORE YOU DO ANY WORK ON YOUR PROPERTY, INSIDE OR OUT, PLEASE CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE AND CHECK REGULATIONS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.

Trash Collection: The Borough conducts an annual trash collection, usually in May. The schedule will be published in the newspaper.

Leaf Collection: The Borough collects leaves from mid-October through November. Leaves must be raked to the curb. LEAVES SHOULD NOT BE RAKED ONTO THE STREET. NO BAGGED LEAVES.

Grass and Weeds: Grass and weeds growing in excess of ten inches must be cut immediately.

Animal Control: No animals shall be upon any street, public or private property, without being held in leash and under control of owner or attendant. No person shall allow any animal to soil upon any property, other than that of the animal's owner, without immediately removing same. No animal or bird shall disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood by frequent and habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking or other noise for a continuous period of 15 minutes or intermittently in excess of 30 minutes.

Shade Trees: Shade trees in the Borough right-of-way, along the curbside, are the property of the Borough. These trees shall not be removed, trimmed, scraped, painted, defaced or injured in any way.

Sidewalks and Curbs: Repair and Replacement of sidewalks and curbs in front of property are the property owner's responsibility. Please call the Westmont Municipal Office for specifications and regulations before doing any work. Sidewalk Permits are Required.

Snow Removal: Various streets in the Borough are posted "no parking" on specified days and hours during the winter season for snow removal. Violators will be ticketed. Residents are requested not to plow or shovel snow onto the street once it is cleared. Sidewalks must be kept clear of snow by residents.

Subdivision and Land development: A subdivision and land development ordinance regulates the subdivision of land, development of land for single family, multi-family uses, and for adjustment of property lines between neighbors. Plans and fees are required.

House Numbers: Each residence should prominently display its numbered address. This is extremely important for response from an emergency vehicle. Numbers must be numeric and at least three inches high.

Vandalism: Numerous Street Signs and Posts are vandalized and stolen each year. This form of vandalism and maliciousness is costing tax dollars to replace and repair, dollars that could be put to use elsewhere. If you have information that will lead to the arrest of violators, please call the West Hills Regional Police office at 255-4145.

Right-of-Way: The Borough right-of-way as defined in the Code: "the total width of any land reserved or dedicated as a street, alley, crosswalk or for other public or semi-public purposes." This generally means from edge of the street to the inside edge of the sidewalk (the side closest to your home). However, some areas of the Borough are laid out differently without sidewalks and, therefore, the width may differ. Recently, Borough residents have been paving (concrete, asphalt, stones) over the Borough right-of-way in front of their homes. This is a violation of Westmont Borough Code and has begun to change the appearance of some neighborhoods. Before you dig or pave, you must call the Westmont Municipal Office.

Landlords: Forms are mailed to landlords at the end of each year. It is important that landlords return the forms with information on their tenants and smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Non-compliance results in fines and costs of prosecution.

Thank you,

Westmont Borough Council