Pennsylvania homeowner rules by city
6 city rules for Pennsylvania homeowners in 6 cities and towns, across 2 topics. Each one is tied to an official city or utility source.
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Snowplow mailbox damage
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon Township | Only if the plow hits it | Caernarvon Township in Berks County reimburses mailbox damage only when the plow directly strikes the mailbox, not when pushed snow or ice causes it. |
| Liberty Township | Only if the plow hits it | Liberty Township in Adams County reimburses up to $75 for a new post or mailbox when the plow hits it |
| Northampton Township | Only if the plow hits it | Northampton Township in Bucks County limits mailbox repairs to cases where a snowplow directly contacts the mailbox or post, with a maximum reimbursem |
| Solebury Township | Only if the plow hits it | Solebury Township's policy, approved February 3, 2026, covers only direct plow strikes |
Snowplow mailbox damage in other states
Sidewalk snow removal
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 12 hours or less | Philadelphia requires a 36-inch path cleared within 6 hours after snow stops |
| Pittsburgh | About 24 hours | Pittsburgh City Code 419.03 requires owners, tenants or occupants to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk within 24 hours after it stops |
Sidewalk snow removal in other states
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