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.

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 Road Department for assistance between 8:00 and 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday you can call (937) 372-0859.

I want to fill in the ditch in front of my house.  What do I need to do?

You will need to call the Xenia Township Road Department at (937)372-0859.  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 Road Department is responsible for maintenance of signs on Township streets.  If you see one that needs repair or is down, please call (937)372-0859.  If you see a downed stop sign after normal business hours, please call the Sheriff's Office at (937)562-4800, and they will contact the Road Department.

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 1-888-316-2393.

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.

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.

XENIA TOWNSHIP ROAD DEPARTMENT

8 Brush Row Road

Xenia, OH  45385

Phone: (937)372-0859

FAX:    (937)372-3343

Hours: Monday-Friday

 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.