What does it mean when something is in the right-of-way?
I am doing some cleanup and/or remodeling. Where can I dump the debris?
A large tree has fallen in my yard and onto the roadway. Will the Township cut it up and remove it?
Who is responsible for repairing the curb in front of my home?
Who is responsible for sidewalk repairs?
I want to fill in the ditch in front of my house. What do I need to do?
If my sprinkler system is installed in the right-of-way and becomes damaged, who is responsible for the repair?
Who is responsible for street signs and other signs?
What traffic signal lights does West Chester maintain?
I have a street light out... who do I call?
There is a dead animal in the road in front of my house. Who do I call?
There is a dead animal in my yard. Who do I call to remove it?
Who can sell door-to-door?
I want to have a block party... what do I need to do?
Does West Chester have trash pickup service?
What are the procedures for calling out trucks for snow removal?
What is a snow emergency, how is it declared, and what do I need to do?
Does West Chester plow all of the roads within its boundaries?
What is Storm Detention?
I think there is a break in one of the drainage systems in my yard. Can you check it out?

What does it mean when something is in the right-of-way?
Right-of-way means land reserved, or to be used for a street, alley, walkway, drainage facility, or other public purpose. Right-of-way is normally 25 feet from the center of the roadway, or 10 feet from the edge of the pavement.

I am doing some major clean-up and/or remodeling. Where can I dump the debris?
You will need to contact a waste hauler such as Loveland Landfill (513) 683-9398, Newton Landfill (513) 271-8540, or Rumpke Landfill (513) 851-0122 to see if they will accept the debris and to get their rates.

A large tree has fallen in my yard during a storm. Will the Township cut it up and remove it?
If the tree is on private property and not in the right-of-way, the property owner is responsible for its clean up.

If the tree is in the Township right-of-way, the entire tree will be removed. To contact the Roads Department for assistance between 7:30am and 4:00pm Monday-Friday, you can call (513) 777-8765. For after hours, weekends, and holidays, call the non-emergency number for the Police Department (513) 777-2231, and they will call someone in the Roads Department for removal.

Who is responsible for repairing the curb in front of my home?
West Chester Township. For assistance call (513) 777-8765.

Who is responsible for sidewalk repairs?
The property owner.

I want to fill in the ditch in front of my house. What do I need to do?
You will need to call Butler County Engineer at (513) 867-5744 to obtain a permit (at no charge). It is the property owner's responsibility to maintain the tile thereafter. CAUTION: It is illegal to fill in the ditch line with dirt, leaves, and/or other obstacles.

If my sprinkler system is installed in the right-of-way and becomes damaged, who is responsible for the repair?
The property owner is responsible for any improvement that they have installed in the right-of-way such as a sprinkler system, landscaping, etc. Remember, NO obstructions such as a decorative rock, wall, or basketball hoop, which pose a danger to the traveling public, are allowed in the right-of-way.

Who is responsible for street signs and other signs?
The Roads Department is responsible for maintenance of signs on Township streets. If you see one that needs repair or is down, please call (513) 777-8765. If you see a downed stop sign after normal business hours, please call the non-emergency Police number (513) 777-2231, and they will contact the Roads Department.

What traffic signal lights does West Chester maintain?
West Chester does not maintain any traffic lights. Click here for a detailed listing.

I have a street light out... who do I call?
All street lights are the responsibility of Duke Energy (513) 651-4182. Click here to report a street light out.

There is a dead animal in the road in front of my house. Who do I call?
The Roads Department will remove the animal if it is in the roadway or in the right-of-way. For assistance, call (513) 777-8765.

There is a dead animal in my yard. Who do I call to remove it?
The property owner is responsible for disposing of the animal. If it is a large animal (like a deer), try calling Shipley & Son (513) 734-1818.

Who can sell door-to-door?
A vendor's permit is required to sell door-to-door. The only exception is for non-profit organizations. This permit can be picked up at the West Chester Police Department, 9577 Beckett Road, Suite 500.

I want to have a block party. What do I need to do?
An application must be submitted for approval. This form can be picked up at the West Chester Township Administration office located at 9113 Cincinnati-Dayton Road.

Does West Chester have trash pickup service?
West Chester currently does not have a trash pickup service. Each resident is responsible for contacting a waste management company.

What are the procedures for calling out trucks for snow removal?
After hours, the Police Supervisor determines if there are hazardous road conditions. If so, the Roads Superintendent will be contacted and Township trucks will be called out. Click here for updated Road Conditions in Butler County.

What is a snow emergency, how is it declared, and what do I need to do?
A snow emergency is declared by the County Sheriff's Department. Click here for further Snow Emergency information.

Does West Chester plow all roads within its boundaries?
West Chester road crews plow only the streets that are classified as Township streets. Not all of the roads within West Chester's boundaries are the Township's responsibility. Click here for a listing of Township Roads.

What is storm detetion?
It is the holding back of rainwater in the conveyance system and then releasing it at a slow rate into the storm drain.

Important things to remember:

I think there may be a break in one of the drainage systems in my yard. Can you check it out?
Yes, we may be able to investigate. However, it will be the property owner's responsibility to repair the drainage system.