Frequently Asked Questions

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Streets & Sanitation FAQs

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  • Street signs on city streets are installed by the developer at the time of initial development. The developer is responsible for these signs for a period of one year after installation. After this one-year period the Street Department is responsible for maintaining street signs on city streets. You may report a broken or missing street sign by submitting a ticket through our Pelham 311 portal or the Pelham 311 app.

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    • Streets are selected using evaluations on condition, usage, and street ratings
    • The tentative outlay is developed based on priority and upcoming utility work (water, sewer, and storm drains). The schedule may change as new information becomes available.
    • Each year will include miscellaneous patching, striping, and paving
    • 2023-2027 Five-Year Paving Plan
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  • To order garbage or recycle bins, you may call the Water Department at 205.620.6420.

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  • Street department personnel handle the animal control duties. Guidelines for animal control complaints are available in the animal control section of this website. You may report a stray or nuisance dog by calling the street department at 205-620-6416 or by submitting an
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  • After the water department repairs a leak, topsoil is normally placed in the yard within 2.5 to 3.5 weeks. Sodding or seeding of the yard is done after the ground has had time to settle. Depending on the severity of the leak, it may take two or three good rainfalls for the necessary settling to occur. For more information, contact us at 205.620.6420.

    Streets & Sanitation FAQs