Sugarcreek Township Roads and Services Department
2090 Ferry Road
Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Phone:  (937) 848-2330
Fax:  (937) 848-7060
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tracey D. Messer, Director

The Sugarcreek Township Roads and Services Department serves the infrastructure needs of the township.

Sugarcreek Township Roads and Services Dept. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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 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 and Services Department
for assistance between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, you can call (937) 848-8426.  For after hours, and holidays,
call the non-emergency number for Dispatch at (937) 848-6161, and they will call someone in the Roads and Services
Department for removal.

Who is responsible for repairing the curb in front of my home?
Sugarcreek Township is responsible. For assistance call (937) 848-8426.

Who is responsible for sidewalk repairs?
The property owner is responsible.

I want to fill in the ditch in front of my house.  What do I need to do?
You will need to call the Sugarcreek Township Roads and Services Department at (937) 848-8426.  It is the property owner's
responsibility to maintain the tile.  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 and Services Department is responsible for maintenance of signs on Township streets.  If you see one that needs repair
or is down, please call (937) 848-8426.  If you see a downed stop sign after normal business hours, please call Dispatch at
(937) 848-6161, and they will contact the Roads and Services Department.

What traffic signal lights does Sugarcreek Township maintain?
Sugarcreek Township does not maintain any traffic lights.

I have a street light out... who do I call?
All street lights are the responsibility of Dayton Power and Light.  They can be reached at (937) 331-3900.

There is a dead animal in the road in front of my house.  Who do I call?
The Roads and Services Department will remove the animal if it is in the roadway or in the right-of-way.  For assistance,
call (937) 848-8426.

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; however, the township can help facilitate removal in most cases. 
Contact the Roads and Services Department at (937) 848-8426.

Who can sell door-to-door?
Sugarcreek Township does not permit solicitation.  

I want to have a block party.  What do I need to do?
Call the Sugarcreek Township non-emergency Police number at (937) 848-3479 during business hours, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

What are Sugarcreek Township's snow removal procedures?
You can access information on Sugarcreek Township's snow removal procedures by clicking on the link below:
TOWNSHIP SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION

What is storm detention?
Storm detention 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:

• Keep leaves and grass clippings out of gutters, storm drains, ditches, ponds, and catch basins.
• Remove leaves from catch inlets to avoid local flooding.
• Do not dispose of yard waste/debris into water quality facilities, detention ponds or anything conveying water.