What is considered the road right-of-way and whose responsibility is it?
The road right-of way is land reserved for public purposes such as utilities, walkways, and drainage. Maintenance of the right-of-way is the responsibility of the landowner. The right-of-way in most residential areas is ten feet from the edge of pavement or, in some cases, from the road edge to the backside of the sidewalk. Any improvements in the right-of-way require an approved permit from the Road Department.
My street was recently resurfaced. Why isn’t it smooth?
Some streets in the Township are resurfaced with Slurry Seal instead of an asphalt overlay depending on the pre-existing conditions of the roadway. Slurry is initially more textured than a fresh asphalt overlay, but does eventually smooth out due to vehicle traffic.
What is Slurry? Why does the Township use Slurry?
Slurry Seal is a mix of small aggregate, emulsion, filler and water applied with a truck mounted spreader box. Slurry applications correct small roadway deficiencies, provide a weather tight barrier, preserve asphalt pavement and improve skid resistance. Slurry Seal is a preventative maintenance product and extends the life of the asphalt pavement. The cost of Slurry is roughly one fourth the cost of an asphalt overlay. The Township has been using Slurry as a preventative maintenance product for more than twenty years.
Who is responsible for sidewalk and curb repairs in front of my home?
The homeowner is responsible for maintenance and repairs to his/her sidewalk, driveway, apron and curb.
How do I report a pothole in the street?
Call the Road Department to report a pothole on a Township maintained street. For a State or County maintained road, please call the respective department with the phone number listed on the main page.
Who is responsible for the roadway drainage system?
Miami Township is responsible for the drainage system within the road right-of-way.
Who do I call if the street is flooding?
If the street is flooding due to weather, contact the Road Department. If the street is flooding due to a water main break, contact the Montgomery County Sanitary Engineers.
Who maintains the sanitary sewer system?
Montgomery County Sanitary Engineer’s maintains the sanitary sewer system in Miami Township.
Who is responsible for a down tree in the road?
The Road Department will cut up and remove a down tree in the road right-of-way. The department is not permitted to come on personal property out of the right-of-way to perform work.
Do I need a permit for upgrades to my property?
The Road Department requires permitting for upgrades within the road right-of-way only. Permits that may be required for improvements beyond the right-of-way would be under the control of the Zoning Department or Montgomery County.
Who do I call for a water main break in the street?
Contact the Montgomery County Sanitary Engineer’s for water main breaks.
Am I allowed to have a basketball goal in or near the street?
Resolution #10-2006 established a policy that required all portable and permanent basketball goals located within the road right-of-way and could pose a threat to safety, pedestrian traffic, or vehicle traffic be removed. Miami Township does not promote children playing in the street.
Who do I call for a street light outage?
Contact Miami Valley Lighting at (937)258-7858. Chautauqua residents contact Cinergy at 1-800-262-3000.
Who do I call for refuse collection scheduling and questions?
Contact Waste Management Customer Service at 1-800-343-6047.
Why does the snowplow driver push snow back in my driveway?
Safe passage of vehicles is the primary responsibility of the Road Department. All snow must be removed from the street in order to achieve this responsibility.
Why doesn’t the snowplow driver plow to the center of the street or cul-d-sac?
Plowing to the center of the street does not permit safe passage of vehicles at any location.
What do I do if my mailbox is knocked over by the plow driver?
Miami Township will repair or replace mailboxes that have been damaged as a direct result of the driver’s actions (striking the mailbox with the plow). Some mailboxes are in a state of disrepair and the snow coming from the plow will knock the box off or knock the post down. In this situation, fixing your own mailbox will be greatly appreciated.
What is the Township’s EAB action plan?
The Roads and Parks Departments have taken inventory of Ash trees located in the road right-of-way and parks through GIS software. Crews will continue to monitor the health of the trees and respond when public safety is compromised.
What do I do if I have a problem in my backyard?
The Road Department would be happy to discuss any problem residents may have in backyards, but crews are not permitted out of the road right-of-way to perform work.
Why did leaf crews collect in front of my house only one time this season?
While it may seem that you do not see leaf crews pass your property for long periods of time, please understand that the Township is 22 square miles with 90 miles of roadway. Crews visit every street in the Township at least six times each season and try to complete each round within 10-24 business days.
Are Public Works employees really considered trained professionals?
Although not widely regarded in the eyes of the public, Public Works employees are trained professionals. Miami Township employees are Class A Commercial Drivers and some are Certified Pesticide Applicators. All employees attend training specific to each department in Public Works. Road Department employees attend LTAP training each year, working to reach the level of Roads Scholar. Each employee in Public Works has been certified in NIMS (National Incident Management System) training.
