City of Findlay, OH
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Airport
- No, the Findlay Airport does not have an aircraft maintenance service provider based on the airfield. If an emergency maintenance situation should arise, airport staff can assist in finding outside service providers.
- Both Lyft and Uber have a presence in the Findlay area. Availability is subject to active drivers on their respective networks.
- No, the closest airport with scheduled airline service is Toledo Express Airport (TOL).
- The Fuel Office is open weekdays, 7 AM to 6 PM. Weekend office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.
There is a charge for after-hours fueling. Please call the Fuel Office at 419-422-4182 for details. - A crew car is available on a first come, first serve basis with a two-hour maximum limit (during business hours).
Rentals are available from:
Enterprise Rental Car will deliver to Airport: 419-424-9626
Accurate Cab service can be reached at 419-424-0150.
Auditor
What City employees are paid is public information. The Auditor’s City of Findlay Citizen Transparency site lists the pay of each individual and their title. Several years are shown so amounts can be compared and the types of pay are outlined. When you enter the transparency site you will see there is a Payroll Overview available. If you click on the PUBLIC MENU button, it will guide you through the information.
The Auditor’s City of Findlay Citizen Transparency site can list each vendor and the payments made to each one. When you enter the site, click on the PUBLIC MENU tab for hints on how to find the information you need.
Concerns can be reported to the State Auditor at 1-866-372-8364; www.ohioauditor.gov or locally at 419-424-7103; fraud@findlayohio.com.
The best tool to use for comparisons of historic spending and earnings of the City’s many departments is the Auditor’s City of Findlay Citizen Transparency site. By clicking on the PUBLIC MENU tab on the right side of the transparency site screen, the tools available will be highlighted.
The Auditor’s City of Findlay Citizen Transparency site lists all expenditures. The information is updated weekly. For directions on how to use the site’s information, on the top of the right hand side of the page you will see a tab marked PUBLIC MENU. Click on that tab and there will be directions on how to use the site.
The Hancock County Auditor’s Office issues the Dog Licenses.
The Hancock County Auditor’s Office issues the Vendor’s Licenses.
The Hancock County Auditor’s Office handles the Real Estate Tax Information.
Hancock County Courthouse
300 South Main Street Room 21
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-424-7015
419-424-7825 (fax)
Civil Service
- The City of Findlay Civil Service Commission does NOT administer the Civil Service Test for the United States Postal Service.
For information on the United States Postal Service Civil Service Test please contact:
United States Postal Service
229 West Main Cross St.
Findlay, Ohio 45840 - Civil Protection Orders may be filed at:
Hancock County Clerk of Court
Hancock County Courthouse
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-424-7037 - Restraining Orders may be filed with:
Findlay Municipal Court
Findlay Municipal Building
318 Dorney Plaza, Room 206
Findlay OH 45840
Engineering
- If the intended construction is within the City limits, then a permit is required. Please contact the Zoning Department to obtain a Zoning Permit.
A permit is necessary to assure that your project is being built according to city zoning and construction specifications. This way your project is reviewed before construction to avoid potential and sometimes costly problems.
Most permits are valid for one year, beginning at the application date. - The Engineering Department maintains a list of licensed sewer tappers. These contractors know the city's required specifications for sewer taps. The list is available on the Permit & License Information page.
- The Engineering Department maintains a list of licensed sidewalk contractors. Citizens are encouraged to utilize contractors from this list for installation of new sidewalks or repair of existing sidewalks. These contractors know the city's required specifications for sidewalk repair.
The list of licensed sidewalk contractors is also available on the Permit & License Information page. - The process is rather simple. A site plan indicating the location and dimension of the lot lines must be submitted showing the dimensions and location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures. An application (available online) must also accompany the plan. As long as all of the information is supplied, the permit is usually ready to be picked up the following business day after 1:00 p.m.
A zoning permit is valid for one year after the date of its issuance. - A zoning permit is valid for one year after the date of its issuance.
- Fees vary depending on a variety of factors.
Please refer to the Zoning Permit fee schedule found on the Zoning Department page.
Please refer to the Engineering Permit and Tap Fee schedule found on the Permit & License Information page for Engineering permit fees, such as water, sewer, sidewalk, etc. - A permit is necessary to assure that your project is being built according to city zoning and construction specifications. This allows your project to be reviewed before construction to avoid potential and sometimes costly problems.
If you fail to obtain a permit before construction starts or the change of use to any property:
the cost could be as much as three times the normal permit fee;
your project could be stopped until you acquire the proper permits;
if the project does not meet city specifications, you could be required to remove all construction.
Most permits are valid for one year, beginning at the application date. Please contact the Zoning Department to obtain a Permit. - A rotary fee is charged to connect to a waterline or sanitary sewer that was constructed and paid for by someone else. This fee is based on the front footage of your property and is then used to reimburse those who paid for the construction. In cases where no party is available to accept a reimbursement or when the waterline (or sewer) was originally constructed by the City, rotary fees are placed in a Rotary Fund, which City Council administers. Lots in subdivisions or parcels that were assessed for the original construction would not be charged a rotary fee.
- Virtually all new construction requires a permit. This includes additions, sheds, decks, fences, swimming pool, and signs. Any time a property changes its use, a zoning permit is also required. When in doubt, call the zoning office to see if your particular project must have a zoning permit.
- The Engineering Department tracks street complaints and is aware of pavement conditions throughout the City. When choosing streets for a Resurfacing Project, the decision is made on a worst first basis, until the available dollars are spent. Sometimes other factors can affect the decision to resurface a street including: the amount of traffic traveling the street; needed waterline or sewer work that would require digging in pavement; excessive roadway failure requiring complete reconstruction of the street; or planned future maintenance or project.
For streets not included on the resurfacing list in a given year, the Public Works Department can often provide some relief through patching or other methods of improvements. - If the intended construction is within the City limits, contact the Zoning Office, at 419-424-7108 or visit the Zoning page.
For other permits, such as water, sewer, sidewalk, etc., please contact the Engineering Department at 419-424-7121 or visit the Engineering page.
Fire
- Yes, you could be cited for your recreational fire if you fail to follow the regulations established by the Ohio Administrative Code. The Findlay Fire Department provides education and will issue a warning for the first violation. The Findlay Police Department will be notified of repeat offenders for follow-up enforcement.
Please refer to the Findlay Open Burning Regulations for further information. - No! Campfires and outdoor fireplace equipment, whether for cooking food, pleasure, religious, ceremonial, warmth, recreational, or similar purposes are allowed without notification to or permission from the Findlay Fire Department.
Please refer to the Findlay Open Burning Regulations for further information. - No. Only for fires with a fuel area larger than three feet in diameter but no more than five feet in diameter is permitted with prior notification to the Findlay Fire Department.
A bonfire shall not be conducted within fifty feet (50' or 15,240 mm) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within fifty feet (50' or 15,240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Please refer to the Findlay Open Burning Regulations for further information. - Yes, the Fire Department will investigate all complaints of open burning. Provided the fire complies with the requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code and Ohio EPA it will be permitted to burn. The Fire Department will prohibit open burning that is offensive or objectionable due to smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions make such fires hazardous or endangering to persons.
Please refer to the Findlay Open Burning Regulations for further information. The following items may never be burned in a recreational fire or any type of open fire within the City of Findlay:
- Materials containing rubber, grease, and asphalt or made from petroleum, such as tires, cars and auto parts, plastics, or plastic coated wire
garbage - Any wastes created in the process of handling, preparing, cooking, or consumption of food
- Dead animals
Please refer to the Findlay Open Burning Regulations for further information.
- Materials containing rubber, grease, and asphalt or made from petroleum, such as tires, cars and auto parts, plastics, or plastic coated wire
- The non-emergency number for the Findlay Police Department is, 419-424-7194.
Human Resources
- No, a completed application is required. You may also submit a resume in addition to your application to humanresources@findlayohio.com
- Under most circumstances you do not have to be a resident of Findlay, however you are required to reside in Hancock County, or in any county adjacent to Hancock County Ohio.
The exception to this is elected officials, who are required to live in the City of Findlay. In addition, those employees appointed under the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code require residency in the City. These positions include:
Directors and heads of departments;
Administrative Assistants to elected officers;
the City Clerk;
Legal Assistants to the Law Director;
Bailiffs, constables, clerks of court and deputy clerks of court, official stenographers and other employees of courts;
Physicians, nurses, engineers, veterinarians, and surveyors, or other comparable professions which require licensing under the laws of the State of Ohio. - Yes, the Public Works Department (Street, Recreation, Parks and Cemetery) hires the majority of the seasonal employees. Other City departments also hire seasonal employees on a less frequent basis.
- Police Officer and Firefighter openings are applied for through the Civil Service Commission. Please see the Civil Service Testing page for more information.
- If not chosen for the position you apply for, your application will be kept on file for one year.
- There is no limit to how many jobs you may apply to, as long as there is a separate application for each position.
- As they become available
- The City of Findlay offers a variety of employee benefits including:
Paid vacation (after completing one year of service)
Paid Holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Pension plan
Free use of the City Gym for employees and dependents - The City provides employment opportunities in a number of diverse occupational areas. The City has positions in Public Safety, Recreation, Public Works and Engineering just to name a few.
Please check our Job Openings page for current positions we are looking to fill. 1. Applications for open positions can be completed and submitted through the City's Online Employment Application
2. Applications for open positions can be downloaded by clicking on Employment Applications Forms. Applicants can then print and complete the application.
3. Applications for open positions are available in the Mayor's Office.See our Job Openings page for more details.
- 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 310
Income Tax
Findlay 16
Carey 16
Vanlue 18
Arlington 16
Mount Cory 18
Mount Blanchard 18
Can a self-employed individual deduct contributions to a health savings account, to a self-employed SEP, SIMPLE, or qualified plan, or deduct one-half of the self-employment tax?
No. There is no provision in Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code for these Federal Form 1040 adjustments to Federal income to be deducted from Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, or Mount Blanchard taxable income.
In Ohio, an individual's first municipal income tax obligation is to the city or village where he or she works, earns taxable income, conducts business, or owns rental properties. The individual's next municipal income tax obligation is to the city or village where he or she is domiciled. The community of residence, by local ordinance, may then allow a credit for some or all of the tax that is paid to the community where the income is earned. Findlay, Mount Cory, Vanlue, and Mount Blanchard do not offer a credit. Arlington and Carey offer a credit of the amount of tax paid to the community where the income is earned not to exceed one percent.
Municipal income tax exists in Ohio to assure financial independence for its communities. Moreover, municipalities use income tax revenues to provide personal and property protection, to build and maintain thoroughfares and infrastructure, to foster skilled workforces, and to promote high qualities of life. These resources develop and strategically locate mutually-beneficial places that attract businesses and consumers ensuring vocational, professional, entrepreneurial, educational, recreational, cultural, and medical opportunities for all Ohio residents.
If the business owns rental properties, conducts business, performs services, solicits sales, operates, or maintains an office in the community, the tax is imposed first on the business based on the income that is attributable to the community. Resident individual partners, members, and Findlay S corporation shareholders must then report their untaxed distributive shares. An LLC owned by only one person will be taxed as a sole proprietorship.
For example, 78 percent of a pass-through entity's $30,000 loss is attributable to Findlay. The pass-through entity has five individual owners who share losses equally. The entity is required to file a return and report a loss attributable to Findlay of $23,400 ($30,000 x 78%). Each resident individual S corporation shareholder (to the extent the S corporation's income is apportioned within Ohio), partner, or member is permitted to report a loss of $1,320 [$30,000 x 20% share x (1 - 78%)].
Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard are prohibited from imposing tax on resident shareholders' distributive shares from S corporations. Bills originating in both the Ohio House and the Senate established voting requirements available only to communities that were imposing tax on this income by ordinance, rule, or regulation as of December 2002, which the villages were not. Senate Bill 180 of the 124th Ohio General Assembly established a November 2003 voting requirement for distributions from interstate S corporations, followed by House Bill 127 of the 125th Ohio General Assembly that established a November 2004 voting requirement for distributions from intrastate S corporations. As a result, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard are eligible to impose tax on S corporations only at the entity level.
The value of health insurance benefits should be excluded from the municipal wages of S corporation employees who own more than two percent of an S corporation. This expense is not deductible at the entity level and should be added back on the entity's Schedule X Reconciliation. [ORC 718.01(E)(10)]
The Income Tax Department honors timely and legitimate Federal extension requests when they are attached to the City and village income tax returns that are filed by the extended due date.
It is not necessary to file copies of extensions by the original due date. See Ohio Revised Code 718.05(G)(2) regarding extension requests for all Ohio municipalities.
The extension is for filing the return, not for paying the tax. Interest is due on any tax not paid by the original payment due date(s). A fifteen percent late-payment penalty may also be due.How can I pay my Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard income taxes with a credit card or a debit card?
You may pay taxes with ®Visa, ®MasterCard, ®American Express, or ®Discover at ACI Payments, Inc. Start with the "LOCAL PAYMENTS" action button. The payment entity is "Findlay, City of (Income Tax)" and select "Income Tax" for the payment type. You may enter the 4553 jurisdiction code to expedite some of the selection process.
You may also call ACI Payments, Inc.TM at 1-800-272-9829. For Findlay or for any of the five villages, use Findlay’s Jurisdiction Code of 4553 and choose "1" for Income Tax.
A married couple should file a joint Findlay (or joint Arlington, joint Mount Cory, joint Vanlue, joint Carey, joint Mount Blanchard) income tax return even if they file separately on their Federal income tax return. There is no tax incentive for a married couple to file separate Findlay, separate Arlington, separate Mount Cory, separate Vanlue income, separate Carey, or separate Mount Blanchard income tax returns.
For Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard municipal income taxes, please make checks payable to the City of Findlay.
Unless otherwise delineated in Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code non-taxable income includes, but is not limited to:
Interest
Dividends
Social Security benefits
Workers' compensation benefits
Government-paid unemployment compensation
Government aid and CARES Act Economic Impact Payments
Pensions and qualified retirement benefits (1099-R)
Non-qualified pension income reported on a W-2
Income reported on Federal Forms 1099-R, 1099-DIV, and 1099-INT
IRC 125 cafeteria plan contributions
Third-party sick pay [ORC 718.01(R)(1)(b)] See W-2 box 13
Long-term third-party sick pay described in IRC 3402(o)(2)(C), not reported in the W-2 box 5 Medicare wages
Active and reserve military pay [ORC 718.01(C)(1)]
Child support
Alimony (alimony payments are not deductible)
Patent and copyright income
Royalties derived from intangible property
First $1,000 of annual income for serving as a precinct election official
Value of a home or a parsonage furnished by a church to its designated minister
Life insurance proceeds
Proceeds from inheritance
Gains from sales of stocks and securities
Intangible income (e.g., interest and dividends) [ORC 718.01(C)(2)(a)
Capital gains except see 194(14)(F) of the Income Tax Ordinance and ORC 718.01(E) for business and rental property transactions (capital losses are not deductible)
The value of health insurance benefits for S corporation employees who own more than two percent of an S corporation. (These benefits are not deductible at the entity level.)
Income earned through age 15
There is no municipal income tax exemption or exclusion for wages earned by a foreign national who is employed within the municipality, even if the wages are not subject to the W-2 box 5 Medicare wages.
The foreign income exclusion does not necessarily apply to resident individuals who are still domiciled within the municipality. See Ohio Revised Code 718.01(R)(2)(f).
There is no exclusion or exemption in Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code for difficulty-of-care payments.
Unless otherwise prohibited by Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code, taxable income includes, but is not limited to:
Fees earned to care for others, babysitting fees
Difficulty-of-care payments
W-2 box 5 Medicare wages and salaries described in IRC 3121(a) without regard to limitations or exclusions (ORC 718.03)
Bonuses
Sick pay
Strike pay
Vacation pay
Commissions
Incentive pay
Severance pay
Tip income [ORC 718.03(J)]
Employment-related debt cancellation, prizes, awards, and gifts
Stock options even if not reported in the W-2 box 5 Medicare wages
Supplemental unemployment compensation described in IRC 3402(o)(2)(A)
Contributions to deferred compensation plans such as IRC 401(k), 403(b), or 457
Cost of group term life insurance for active employees for protection in excess of the amount specified in IRC 79
Salaries, wages, or stipends earned or received through college or university work-study programs, internships, and grant-funded programs even if not reported in the W-2 box 5 Medicare wages
Partnership guaranteed payments not already taxed at the partnership level
Resident partner's or member's untaxed distributive share from a partnership, LLC, LLP, or LP
Findlay resident shareholder's untaxed distributive share from an S corporation to the extent apportioned within Ohio
Lottery winnings
Gambling winnings
Net housing allowance
Business net income
Farm net income
Rental net income
Residents' covenants not to compete
Income reported on Federal Form 1099-MISC
Oil and gas royalties (because they are derived from land)
Fees received by jurors, union stewards, directors, executors, executrixes
Individuals' gains on sales of real estate and tangible personal property used in business to the extent of depreciation allowable [194(14)(F) of the Income Tax Ordinance and ORC 718.01(E)]
There is no municipal income tax exemption or exclusion for wages earned by a foreign national who is employed within the municipality, even if the wages are not subject to the W-2 box 5 Medicare wages.
The foreign income exclusion does not necessarily apply to resident individuals who are still domiciled within the municipality. See Ohio Revised Code 718.01(R)(2)(f).
There is no exclusion or exemption in Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised Code for difficulty-of-care payments.What are the tax rates of the communities for which the City of Findlay administers the municipal income tax?
Findlay: 1.00%
Carey: 1.50%
Vanlue: 1.00%
Arlington: 1.00%
Mount Cory: 1.00%
Mount Blanchard: 1.00%
Findlay's tax rate from 2010 through 2012 was 1.25%. Findlay's tax rate from 1967 through 2009 was 1.00%
Mount Blanchard's one-percent village income tax was effective January 1, 2019.
Mount Cory's one-percent village income tax was effective January 1, 2016.
Vanlue's one-percent village income tax was effective January 1, 2016.
What Federal Forms and Schedules should I include with my Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard income tax returns when I file?
Form 1040, pages 1 and 2, or their equivalents
Form 1040, Schedule 1, if completed or required to be completed for Federal income tax purposes
Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements
Schedule C, pages 1 and 2
Schedule E, page 1 and, if completed for Federal purposes, page 2
Schedule K-1 from Form 1120-S
Schedule K-1 from Form 1065
Form 4797, page 1 and, if completed for Federal purposes, page 2
Schedule F
Form 4835
Form 8582, if Schedule E rental losses are limited or suspended for Federal income tax purposes
Schedule D, if you sold rental properties during the year
Form 4868 extension request or equivalent, when the extended return is filed
Schedule A and Form 2106, if you are claiming allowable 2106 expenses through 2017What is the due date for Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard annual income tax returns?
April 15.
By State law, the due date may be extended to the next business day because of the Emancipation Day holiday and weekends.
See Sections 718.05(G) and 5747.08(G) of the Ohio Revised Code.
The 2019 annual income tax return is due July 15, 2020.
The Tax Department is located in Room 115 on the south end of the first floor of the Findlay Municipal Building. The Municipal Building is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West Crawford Street and South Cory Street, about one-half block west of South Main Street. Parking is accessible from West Crawford Street. The entrance to the building is located in Dorney Plaza on the northeast side of the building. The physical address is 318 Dorney Plaza Findlay, Ohio 45840.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Secure drop boxes are located in the vestibule of the Municipal Building's Dorney Plaza entrance and in the Municipal Building's West Crawford Street parking lot {Lot F}.Where should I mail my Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard income tax returns, payments, and other correspondence?
Mail all income tax returns, payments, and other correspondence to:
INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 862
FINDLAY OH 45839-0862
A secure, drive-up drop box for submitting payments and tax forms without postage is located in the east curbed island of the Municipal Building's West Crawford Street parking lot. An additional secure drop box is located in the vestibule of the Municipal Building's Dorney Plaza entrance.
The physical address for shipments by delivery services is:
INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT
318 DORNEY PLAZA STE 115
FINDLAY OH 45840-3346
Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, and Mount Blanchard resident individuals who are 18 years of age or older are required to file even if they had no taxable income.
Findlay, Arlington, and Carey resident individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age and who have income that is subject to the tax are required to file, even if no additional tax is due.
Non-resident individuals whose taxable income was not fully withheld upon must file. Non-resident individuals are not required to file if all their tax was properly withheld by their employers.
Non-resident individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, associations, corporations, trusts, and S corporations that own rental properties, conduct business, perform services, solicit sales, operate, or maintain an office in Findlay, Arlington, Mount Cory, Vanlue, Carey, or Mount Blanchard must file, even if no tax is due.
See Ohio Revised Code 718.01 and 718.02 for reconciling and apportioning business net income.
See Ohio Revised Code 718.06 for consolidated returns.
For all six municipalities, we still accept a “final” municipal income tax return for any individual who is retired or will otherwise have no taxable income.
We will be expecting a municipal income tax return from any individual or business that received a postcard filing notice.
Mount Cory, Vanlue, and Mount Blanchard individuals are subject to the tax at age 18.
The tax is due on the estimate payment due dates as you earn the income throughout the year. You are required to make estimate payments if your tax due after withholding will be $200 or more. April 15 of each year is the due date for filing the return and comparing your annual tax liability with what has already been paid. The estimate payment due dates for individual taxpayers are April 15, June 15, September 15, of the calendar year and January 15 of the following year. The due dates for businesses are the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the fiscal year.
April 15 of each year is the due date for filing the annual income tax return and comparing your total tax with what has already been paid and withheld. Your goal should be to pay 100 percent of the previous year's tax liability or 90 percent of the current year's tax liability. If you do not make estimate payments, you may be charged interest and a fifteen percent late-payment penalty.
See Ohio Revised Code 718.08.
The due date for the 2020 first and second period estimate payments is July 15, 2020.
Law Director
Yes, a taxpayer can request the Law Director bring an action for Writ of Mandamus, specific performance.
A Police report and a written estimate of repairs are required in order to file a claim. Both need to be submitted to the Law Director for review.
Once the claim is reviewed, the Law Director will notify the claimant either by letter if the claim is denied (the City is not responsible for repairs), or by telephone call once payment is ready for pick up (if the City is deemed responsible for the claim).
A petition for annexation is filed with the County Commissioners with notification to the township and the City.
City Council passes a resolution of services at the time of receiving notice, which becomes part of the annexation filed in the Commissioners’ Office.
The Commissioners hold a hearing; and if they find the annexation documents and procedures to be in order, they will approve the annexation and certify that to the City Auditor’s Office.
The City Auditor notifies City Council of receipt of the request by letter as well as maintaining the request in his/her office for 60 days for public inspection. Once the 60 days has expired, the Auditor will again notify the City Council by letter that the required 60 day public inspection timeframe has passed; and forwards the annexation documents to the Council Clerk, who will start the Council’s Committee process for review.
After Council has considered the annexation in Committee, an Ordinance is adopted, which approves the annexation.
The Council Clerk then files the proper paperwork with the County. Once the Council Clerk is notified that the paperwork is filed with the County Recorders Office, the Council Clerk will then give two sets of the documents back to the City Auditor for forwarding to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office.
Annexations are generally effective 30 days after the date the Ordinance is adopted.
Prosecute all criminal misdemeanor cases in the Findlay Municipal Court, gives legal advice to City Departments.
Mayor's Office
Yes. There is no separate process for immigrants to get driver’s licenses or IDs, or a shortened process. The same documentation and training and testing protocol applies to all individuals who apply. You must prove your legal name, date of birth, social security number, Ohio residence and U.S. citizenship OR legal immigration status to get a license of any kind of Ohio ID. Language aids or interpreters are not allowed to be in the car. Individuals who are testing have to be able to understand highway warnings, traffic signs and basic directions given in the English language.
In Ohio, you do not have to take a drivers education course if you are 18 years or older.
- Yes. In 2021, $1.3 billion in federal taxes were paid by TPS holders and $966.5 million were paid in state and local taxes nationally.
Individuals under Temporary Protected Status have the ability to move about the Country freely. Many immigrants have migrated to the Midwest because of job opportunities, nice communities, and the ability to find shelter.
Our immigrant population was not sent here through an organized government program.
- Employers are responsible for completing an electronic verification process to confirm immigration status.
I heard the Haitian's are in the U.S. legal under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). What does that mean?
TPS was created by Congress through the Immigration Act of 1990. It is a temporary immigration status provided to nationals of specifically designated countries that are confronting an ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary or temporary conditions. It provides a work permit and protection from deportation to foreign nationals from those countries who are designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Passed the Senate 81-17 and the House Unanimously consented.
- No. If law enforcement encounter or are notified of an individual that does not have proper status to lawfully be in the United States we will take the necessary steps to informed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If an individuals is a threat to the public they will be immediately detained.
- No. The City of Findlay is not providing monetary support to immigrant populations.
When I see their grocery carts at the store, they're completely full and they have better food than I do!
Many of them pool their money together with their roommates every paycheck period, and then one or two of them go to do the grocery shopping. Haitians also like to eat fresh, not processed food. You most likely see fish, meat, produce, etc.Though individuals in the United States under temporary protected status do qualify for some Federal assistance, the majority of immigrants are working and therefore are ineligible. They are paying for their own housing, vehicles, food, etc.
As of 2021, 94.6% of TPS holders were employed.
In order to qualify for TPS, an individual must:
- Be a national of the foreign country with a TPS designation;
- Be continuously physically present in the United States since the effective date of designation;
- Have continuously resided in the United States since a date specified by the Secretary of Homeland security; and
- Not be inadmissible to the United States or be barred from asylum for certain criminal or national security-related reasons, such as individuals who have been convicted of any felony or two or more misdemeanors.
Nationals of a designated country do not automatically receive TPS, but instead must register during a specific registration period and pay significant fees. Citizens of Haiti currently have TPS until February 3, 2026.
There are a few reasons:
1) There are typically 4 individuals living in a hotel room that is not a lot of space and enjoying the outdoors is preferred.
2) The Haitian culture is very social.
3) There is still deep trauma from the 2010 earthquakes.
Mayor Muryn, nor any other elected official in Findlay or Hancock County can detain an individual which has proper Federal Status without proper legal cause.
Immigration Policy is set at the Federal Level. If you would like to see changes to immigration policy please contact Congressman Bob Latta, Senator JD Vance or Senator Sherrod Brown to share your thoughts.
Municipal Court Civil
- All continuance requests must be put in writing and submitted to the Judge/Magistrate prior to the hearing. The Judge will decide whether to grant or deny the request. It is your responsibility to check back with the court to find out the answer.
Yes, if you know the proper procedures. The Clerk’s office cannot give you any legal advice nor do they provide forms for this procedure.
Keep in mind you cannot represent another person or business entity unless you are an attorney. If you choose to represent yourself, you will be expected to present yourself and your case within the rules established by the Court and the law. The Clerk’s office, Judges and Magistrates cannot give you legal advice. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney.
More information is available under the Civil Department section.
The Judge/Magistrate cannot speak to you about any case that is pending in the Court. If you would like them to know something, that information must be put in writing and submitted to the Clerk’s office. The Clerk’s office will process the paperwork and give it to the Judge/Magistrate for review. Keep in mind anything submitted is considered public record.
You are constitutionally guaranteed the right to represent yourself in court. You cannot represent another person or business entity unless you are an attorney. If you choose to represent yourself, you will be expected to present yourself and your case within the rules established by the Court and the law. The Clerk’s office, Judges and Magistrates cannot give you legal advice. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney.
If you are unable to afford an attorney and are before the Court due to a traffic, criminal or a contempt citation and are facing the potential of serving jail time then you may request the Hancock County Public Defender’s office to represent you. You must contact their office immediately to schedule an appointment to determine whether or not you financially qualify for their services. The Public Defenders phone number is (419) 424-7276. Their office is located at 100 E. Main Cross St, Suite 200, Findlay, OH 45840.
If you call the Civil department we will give you the information. Please have your case number available so we can find your case quicker. You may also look up service information on our website.
The Judges will perform marriage ceremonies in the Findlay Municipal Court as long as one party to ceremony is a resident of Hancock County, Ohio. Ceremonies are typically scheduled on a Monday, Thursday or Friday in about 4 – 6 weeks. Ceremonies must be scheduled in advance and a non-refundable security deposit of $50.00 shall be paid at the time of scheduling the ceremony on the Court’s docket. Both parties shall bring a photo ID along with their marriage license to the ceremony. Proper dress code is required of all attendees to the ceremony.
If you posted the bond in person at the Clerk’s office or the Police Department you should have filled out a form indicating what happens with the bond when the case is completed. If you posted bond over the phone or you did not fill out the form, then you will need to report to the Clerk’s office to fill out the form prior to the case being adjudicated. The two choices on the form are as follows:
1) When this/these matter(s) is/are finally adjudicated, I expressly approve the application of this bond to any fines and court costs that are assessed, and if this Defendant has other fines or costs in the Findlay Municipal Court from previous offenses this bond money will be applied to the payment of those fines and costs. If this Defendant is found Not Guilty of the offense(s) or the Contempt is dismissed/released, after the application of this bond to any other outstanding fines and court costs, the money should be returned to me at the address provided below.
2) When this/these matter(s) is/are finally adjudicated, I am formally requesting that a hearing be conducted before this bond is applied to any fines or court costs that may be owed by this Defendant. The Notice of the hearing should be mailed to me at the address provided below unless I have notified the Court, in writing, of address changes. I further state that if I do not appear for this hearing my failure to appear shall be my express approval to apply this bond to any fines or court costs that may be owed by this Defendant (pursuant to ORC 2937.40(B)).
If you are asking to have the bond returned before the case is adjudicated, then you will need to file a motion for the Judge to review. In most cases a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the bond shall be returned and if so, whether or not the defendant should be remanded back into custody during the pendency of the case.
You are expected to appear in court on the date and time listed on the subpoena; failure to do so could result in a contempt of Court citation being issued against you. Subpoenas can be issued by the Prosecutor, Defendant or Plaintiff (or their attorney). If you have questions about the subpoena then you should contact the party that requested the subpoena to be issued. The Court only processes the request therefore we do not have any information about the case or why you were subpoenaed. If you do not know which party issued the subpoena we can provide you that information if you call our office. If the hearing has been canceled or continued it is the responsibility of whoever subpoenaed you to notify you if you are no longer needed to appear.
- The role of the Court is to determine whether or not you are entitled to the money for which you sued. If the defendant does not voluntarily pay the judgment, the Court will give you information about your options on how to collect your money. There are additional fees for each type of collection. Ultimately the defendant(s) will be responsible for the fees as the extra costs incurred will get added to your judgment.
If you choose to make a payment over the phone you will need to call 1-888-604-7888. The call center is open 24/7.
The operator will ask you for a Pay Location Code (PLC). Please give them one of the codes below that corresponds to the reason you are making your payment.
a000el – Paying a waiverable Traffic/Criminal ticket before your court date.
a000en – Making a payment towards your outstanding fines and costs.
a000ej – Posting bond for someone who was just arrested and incarcerated on a new offense.
a000ek – Posting bond to have a bench warrant released.
a000ez – Making a payment towards a civil judgment or costs.
If you call and ask us we will tell you whether there is a warrant or not. We can also tell you what needs done in order to resolve the warrant. We will not recall any warrants until you either: Post the bond (if bond is permitted), appear voluntarily or are arrested by the arresting agency.
There are very specific legal rules and procedures for properly authenticating and admitting exhibits into the court’s record. Displaying an exhibit and having it admitted to the court’s record are two completely different things. If you are unsure of how to properly present an exhibit, you should contact legal counsel or do the appropriate legal research prior to your hearing. The purpose of this document is to inform you of what types of devices may be utilized in the court room so you can properly prepare for your case.
You may bring exhibits in two ways: as something you can touch (like paper) or something digital (like a file on a computer). If you have a digital exhibit that you want to present during your evidentiary hearing there are some procedural and technical factors you should be aware of.
- It is your responsibility to properly prepare for your case in advance. All your exhibits must be ready to go at the start of the hearing. The court will not download or print exhibits for you.
- Each court room has a computer that shows digital files on a television for all the parties to easily view. This computer is NOT connected to the internet, therefore any exhibits you wish to present must be downloaded to a compatible storage device prior to the hearing.
- The computer is compatible with most USB storage devices and CD/DVD discs. Photos and videos should be saved in commonly used formats. Documents should be in PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point formats.
If you don’t want to use the court’s computer, you may bring your own device to share your exhibit. Just remember to bring any cables or adapters necessary for it to function. If compatible, you may connect your device to the TV via a standard HDMI cable.
Be Advised: Any evidence that is presented will be temporarily retained by the Court. This mainly pertains to the storage medium in which the exhibit is located on. For instance, if the exhibit is stored on a USB flash drive then the flash drive will be retained. If the evidence is stored directly on a device such as a cell phone or if a unique device is required to be used in order to view the exhibit, the Court will have to retain that device and any necessary login information needed to review the exhibit. Exhibits will be retained until the case is finalized and any appeal periods have been exhausted, which could be 30 days or longer. Exhibits can be retrieved from the court after that timeframe has lapsed.
If you would like to make sure your evidence will work with the court’s equipment prior to your hearing, you may schedule an appointment with a Judicial Assistant at 419-424-7144 for a brief demonstration.- Here is the latest version of the Findlay Municipal Courts Public Record Policy.
Since it is public information, we will give you the information over the phone. You can also look it up on the website. We do not do background checks over the phone.
All fees are posted on our website in the Forms/Documents section. We will also give you this information over the phone if you prefer to call.
Depending on the type of case you're filing, the amounts are as follows:
For cases filed on the regular civil docket the maximum you can seek is $15,000.00
For cases filed in Small Claims or in the Citizens Settlement Program the maximum is $6,000.00.IN PERSON: We accept cash, money orders, bank checks, personal checks from a local bank and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). Please note, an additional fee will be charged if you use a credit/debit card.
ONLINE: Payments may be made online via credit card using the Payment Center. Please note, an additional fee will be charged.
TELEPHONE: You can make payments over the telephone 24/7 using a credit card, please note, an additional fee will be charged. If you choose to make a payment over the phone you will need to call 1-888-604-7888. The operator will ask you for a Pay Location Code (PLC). Please give them one of the codes below that corresponds to the reason you are making your payment.
a000el – Paying a waiverable Traffic/Criminal ticket before your court date.
a000en – Making a payment towards your outstanding fines and costs.
a000ej – Posting bond for someone who was just arrested and incarcerated on a new offense.
a000ek – Posting bond to have a bench warrant released.
a000ez – Making a payment towards a civil judgment or costs.
MAIL: DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL. If you would like a receipt mailed back to you, you will need to provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your payment. Make your check or money order payable to "Findlay Municipal Court" and mail it to the following address:
Findlay Municipal Court
P.O. BOX 826
Findlay, OH 45839We will give you this information over the phone, but you can also look it up on our website. If you call the office, we need your name, SSN, or case number.
Municipal Court Traffic
For waiverable offenses (those that can be paid in lieu of appearing) you must file a written request with the Clerk’s office prior to your court date. The Clerk’s office can grant you a one-time continuance of either one (1) or two (2) weeks. Anything beyond two (2) weeks will require the approval from a Judge or Magistrate.
For cases that have mandatory court appearances you must file a written request prior to your court date. Your request will be submitted to the Judge/Magistrate for review. It is your responsibility to check back with the court to find out the answer.
If you have a criminal conviction or had a criminal case that you were found not guilty of or had dismissed, you may be eligible to have it sealed or expunged. There are certain requirements and limitations as to what can be sealed and when, therefore we strongly suggest you speak with an attorney or do research on your own before filing.
Additional information regarding the Sealing/Expungement process can be found at OhioLegalHelp.org
If you want to file a request for hearing, you can find the appropriate forms and instructions under Forms/Documents.The Judge/Magistrate cannot speak to you about any case that is pending in the Court. If you would like them to know something, that information must be put in writing and submitted to the Clerk’s office. The Clerk’s office will process the paperwork and give it to the Judge/Magistrate for review. Keep in mind anything submitted is considered public record.
The short answer is "NO". Points are controlled and imposed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If you are convicted of a traffic offense the court must report that conviction to the BMV; the BMV in turn accesses the points (if any) that are associated with the offense pursuant to their point schedule. The court has no authority over points therefore it cannot and will not waive points.
You are constitutionally guaranteed the right to represent yourself in court. You cannot represent another person or business entity unless you are an attorney. If you choose to represent yourself, you will be expected to present yourself and your case within the rules established by the Court and the law. The Clerk’s office, Judges and Magistrates cannot give you legal advice. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney.
If you are unable to afford an attorney and are before the Court due to a traffic, criminal or a contempt citation and are facing the potential of serving jail time then you may request the Hancock County Public Defender’s office to represent you. You must contact their office immediately to schedule an appointment to determine whether or not you financially qualify for their services. The Public Defenders phone number is (419) 424-7276. Their office is located at 100 E. Main Cross St, Suite 200, Findlay, OH 45840.
There are numerous reasons why a person’s license may be under suspension, likewise there are also numerous ways to go about getting driving privileges. As a result, it is suggested that you contact our Clerk’s office so we can check your status with the BMV to better assist you in getting limited driving privileges.
This information is in the payment center. If you cannot find the information about your citation, contact the Traffic/Criminal Division at (419) 424-7141.
All drivers in Ohio are supposed to be insured. If you were not properly insured when you received your citation, then it would be too late to obtain insurance to avoid further penalties. If you did not have proper insurance, you will be receiving notification from the BMV in the near future that your license will be placed under a Non-Compliance Suspension. Once you receive the notice you should contact the BMV or the Clerk’s office to determine what you need to do to either get valid again or to get limited driving privileges during the suspension.
If you posted the bond in person at the Clerk’s office or the Police Department you should have filled out a form indicating what happens with the bond when the case is completed. If you posted bond over the phone or you did not fill out the form, then you will need to report to the Clerk’s office to fill out the form prior to the case being adjudicated. The two choices on the form are as follows:
1) When this/these matter(s) is/are finally adjudicated, I expressly approve the application of this bond to any fines and court costs that are assessed, and if this Defendant has other fines or costs in the Findlay Municipal Court from previous offenses this bond money will be applied to the payment of those fines and costs. If this Defendant is found Not Guilty of the offense(s) or the Contempt is dismissed/released, after the application of this bond to any other outstanding fines and court costs, the money should be returned to me at the address provided below.
2) When this/these matter(s) is/are finally adjudicated, I am formally requesting that a hearing be conducted before this bond is applied to any fines or court costs that may be owed by this Defendant. The Notice of the hearing should be mailed to me at the address provided below unless I have notified the Court, in writing, of address changes. I further state that if I do not appear for this hearing my failure to appear shall be my express approval to apply this bond to any fines or court costs that may be owed by this Defendant (pursuant to ORC 2937.40(B)).
If you are asking to have the bond returned before the case is adjudicated, then you will need to file a motion for the Judge to review. In most cases a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the bond shall be returned and if so, whether or not the defendant should be remanded back into custody during the pendency of the case.
You are expected to appear in court on the date and time listed on the subpoena; failure to do so could result in a contempt of Court citation being issued against you. Subpoenas can be issued by the Prosecutor, Defendant or Plaintiff (or their attorney). If you have questions about the subpoena then you should contact the party that requested the subpoena to be issued. The Court only processes the request therefore we do not have any information about the case or why you were subpoenaed. If you do not know which party issued the subpoena we can provide you that information if you call our office. If the hearing has been canceled or continued it is the responsibility of whoever subpoenaed you to notify you if you are no longer needed to appear.
If you choose to make a payment over the phone you will need to call 1-888-604-7888. The call center is open 24/7.
The operator will ask you for a Pay Location Code (PLC). Please give them one of the codes below that corresponds to the reason you are making your payment.
a000el – Paying a waiverable Traffic/Criminal ticket before your court date.
a000en – Making a payment towards your outstanding fines and costs.
a000ej – Posting bond for someone who was just arrested and incarcerated on a new offense.
a000ek – Posting bond to have a bench warrant released.
a000ez – Making a payment towards a civil judgment or costs.
If you call and ask us we will tell you whether there is a warrant or not. We can also tell you what needs done in order to resolve the warrant. We will not recall any warrants until you either: Post the bond (if bond is permitted), appear voluntarily or are arrested by the arresting agency.
You must put your request in writing explaining why you need an extension. Your request will be submitted to the Judge. It is your responsibility to check back with the court to find out how the Judge ruled on your request.
Effective October 29, 2018, if your citation is marked showing you were allegedly distracted at the time the offense was committed then you will face an enhanced fine of $100.00 in addition to the normal bond amount. Instead of paying the enhanced fine of $100.00 you may complete a free 1 hour online distracted driver course.
- If you submit written proof of completion to the Court prior to paying your citation you will not need to pay the enhanced fine of $100.00.
- If you already paid the citation (including the enhanced fine) the Court will issue a refund for the enhanced fine if you complete the online course and provide proof to the court within 30 days of the date the citation was issued. Refunds will be sent by mail to the last address provided to the Court. No refunds will be issued after the 30 days have lapsed.
The distracted driver course can be found on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s Driver Training website at https://www.drivertraining.ohio.gov.
There are very specific legal rules and procedures for properly authenticating and admitting exhibits into the court’s record. Displaying an exhibit and having it admitted to the court’s record are two completely different things. If you are unsure of how to properly present an exhibit, you should contact legal counsel or do the appropriate legal research prior to your hearing. The purpose of this document is to inform you of what types of devices may be utilized in the court room so you can properly prepare for your case.
You may bring exhibits in two ways: as something you can touch (like paper) or something digital (like a file on a computer). If you have a digital exhibit that you want to present during your evidentiary hearing there are some procedural and technical factors you should be aware of.
- It is your responsibility to properly prepare for your case in advance. All your exhibits must be ready to go at the start of the hearing. The court will not download or print exhibits for you.
- Each court room has a computer that shows digital files on a television for all the parties to easily view. This computer is NOT connected to the internet, therefore any exhibits you wish to present must be downloaded to a compatible storage device prior to the hearing.
- The computer is compatible with most USB storage devices and CD/DVD discs. Photos and videos should be saved in commonly used formats. Documents should be in PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point formats.
If you don’t want to use the court’s computer, you may bring your own device to share your exhibit. Just remember to bring any cables or adapters necessary for it to function. If compatible, you may connect your device to the TV via a standard HDMI cable.
Be Advised: Any evidence that is presented will be temporarily retained by the Court. This mainly pertains to the storage medium in which the exhibit is located on. For instance, if the exhibit is stored on a USB flash drive then the flash drive will be retained. If the evidence is stored directly on a device such as a cell phone or if a unique device is required to be used in order to view the exhibit, the Court will have to retain that device and any necessary login information needed to review the exhibit. Exhibits will be retained until the case is finalized and any appeal periods have been exhausted, which could be 30 days or longer. Exhibits can be retrieved from the court after that timeframe has lapsed.
If you would like to make sure your evidence will work with the court’s equipment prior to your hearing, you may schedule an appointment with a Judicial Assistant at 419-424-7144 for a brief demonstration.If you call the Clerk's office we will give you this information; we just need your name and SSN. The balance we give you will be total of all fines and court costs currently owed.
- Here is the latest version of the Findlay Municipal Courts Public Record Policy.
Since it is public information, we will give you the information over the phone. You can also look it up on the website. We do not do background checks over the phone.
All fees are posted on our website in the Forms/Documents section. We will also give you this information over the phone if you prefer to call.
The license bureaus number is (419) 425-3313. There address is County Road 140, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
Their phone number is (419) 424-7276.
IN PERSON: We accept cash, money orders, bank checks, personal checks from a local bank and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). Please note, an additional fee will be charged if you use a credit/debit card.
ONLINE: Payments may be made online via credit card using the Payment Center. Please note, an additional fee will be charged.
TELEPHONE: You can make payments over the telephone 24/7 using a credit card, please note, an additional fee will be charged. If you choose to make a payment over the phone you will need to call 1-888-604-7888. The operator will ask you for a Pay Location Code (PLC). Please give them one of the codes below that corresponds to the reason you are making your payment.
a000el – Paying a waiverable Traffic/Criminal ticket before your court date.
a000en – Making a payment towards your outstanding fines and costs.
a000ej – Posting bond for someone who was just arrested and incarcerated on a new offense.
a000ek – Posting bond to have a bench warrant released.
a000ez – Making a payment towards a civil judgment or costs.
MAIL: DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL. If you would like a receipt mailed back to you, you will need to provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your payment. Make your check or money order payable to "Findlay Municipal Court" and mail it to the following address:
Findlay Municipal Court
P.O. BOX 826
Findlay, OH 45839We will give you this information over the phone, but you can also look it up on our website. If you call the office, we need your name, SSN, or case number.
Prisoners are usually seen on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. We try our best to give an approximate time, however, due to updates and unpredictable schedule conflicts the court reserves the right to change these times without notice. You may call the clerks office to verify if someone is on the schedule for the day.
Parks and Recreation
- Yes, tables and chairs are included with the room rental.
For those interested in reserving a shelter house for the same date as the previous year, renewals begin November of each year. For NEW rental customers or changes, reservations begin mid-February each year and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are made by calling 419-424-7176 or by going to the City of Findlay Recreation Department at 3430 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm.
See more information at Shelter Houses.
- There are three conference rooms available to rent. Rooms B & C each have a capacity of 45. If rooms B & C are rented together, the capacity is 100. Room A has a capacity of 16.
- Yes. You may come in 30 minutes before the start time in order to set up.
- April 1st. Depending on the weather, this could be delayed.
Public Skate times vary throughout the year. For more information, call The City of Findlay Recreation Department at 419-424-7176. Office hours are Monday-Friday 7am-4pm
Or go to: Public Skate
- Yes, outside food is allowed in the rented conference rooms.
- Call Hancock Park District at 419-425-7275.
- Call the Hancock Park District at 419-425-7275.
- Please contact the Public Works Department at 419-424-7181.
Please contact the Recreation Department at 419-424-7176. The City of Findlay Recreation Department is located inside The Cube, 3430 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm.
Find more information at Rentals, Reservations & Permits.
Police
Yes, the City of Findlay has a curfew for minors.
During the week when the Findlay City Schools are in session the hours for minors under 14 years of age is 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
For 14-17 years old the curfew is 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
On weekend nights the curfew is 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for minors' age 14-17 years old.
For minors under 14 years of age the curfew is 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
When the Findlay City Schools are out of session the weekend hours apply.- No. As of December 28, 2012, the Findlay Police Department will no longer be performing background check or fingerprinting services.
For any citizens needing those services for employment purposes, you can contact the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, the Findlay campus of Owens Community College, or the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles of Hancock County. For any citizen or business requiring a solicitor's license for Findlay, contact the Mayor's Office at 419-424-7137 or the Crime Prevention Division at 419-424-7282. A copy of the Solicitor's License procedure is available from both locations. - You may request that a police officer respond to your location by calling 419-424-7150 or if it's an emergency call 911. Unfortunately the Findlay Police Department does not send officers outside the City of Findlay without meeting special criteria and authorization from the Patrol Supervisor.
Remember if it's an emergency, call 911. - Parking tickets may be paid either by mail, online or in-person at the Municipal Building. See more information at Parking Tickets.
Yellow Courtesy Boxes:
Place full payment and the Parking Ticket in an envelope and place in one of the Yellow Parking Ticket Courtesy Boxes located in the Downtown area.
By Mail
Send check or money order (no cash) to:
City of Findlay Police Department
318 Dorney Plaza, Room 306
Findlay OH, 45840-3381
In Person
Payments may be made Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Municipal Building - 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 306 (Third Floor).
Warning:
Non-payment or partial payment of a penalty will result in increased fines and may result in impoundment of your vehicle, court appearance or both. - If your call is an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
All other incidents that are of a non-emergency nature, may call the Dispatch at 419-424-7150 or 419-424-7163.
A Communication Officers will ask you for information in relation to the incident so be ready to answer questions and stay on the line with them until the call is terminated. Questions could include but are not limited to:
Name and Address (your location)
Phone number (the one you are calling from)
What is the problem (be descriptive and who is involved)
Description of a vehicle if one is involved (make, model, color, etc)
Description of suspect (height, weight, color, hair color, clothing description, etc)
Direction of travel (if possible)
Is the suspect armed with a weapon (gun, knife, blunt object, etc)
Remain as calm as possible and stay on the line with the dispatcher. They will provide you with important instructions and by staying on the line with them, they are able to provide valuable information to responding officers. How do I Report other problems that are not criminal in nature, but possibly requires Police assistance?
Report water line breaks by contacting the Water Distribution Department at 419-424-7193.
Report problems with manhole covers and catch basins by contacting the Sewer Maintenance Department at 419-424-7187.
Report problems with traffic lights malfunctions, street signs, yard waste/leaves by contacting the Street Department 419-424-7181.
Report power outages for street lights, traffic lights or other residence power outages by contacting AEP at 800-672-2231.
For all other incidents that are of a non-emergency nature that you believe require the attention of the Police Department, please contact Dispatch at 419-424-7150 or 419-424-7163.- The Findlay Municipal Court has jurisdiction over citations that are issued by the Findlay Police Department. You will find all the necessary information for making payment at Findlay Municipal Court - Payment Center.
- Yes. The city ordinance states that no noise coming from sound amplification shall be clearly audible more than 50 feet away. There are exceptions to this ordinance which can be seen at Findlay City Ordinances.
- A Police report and a written estimate of repairs are required in order to file a claim. Both need to be submitted to the Law Director for review.
Once the claim is reviewed, the Law Director will notify the claimant either by letter if the claim is denied (the City is not responsible for repairs), or by telephone call once payment is ready for pick up (if the City is deemed responsible for the claim). - The non-emergency number for the Findlay Police Department is 419-424-7150.
- During normal business hours, please contact the Hancock County Humane Society at 419-423-1664 x23 for animal control issues including animal abuse claims, animal surrenders, licenses, and lost and found reports.
The Animal Control Division of the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County is responsible for enforcing the animal welfare laws within Hancock County, Ohio. Officers are on call 24 hours/day.
After hours and in an emergency, calls should be places to the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150.
Public Works
- United States flags displayed on utility poles on Main Street are maintained by the Public Works Department. You may drop it off there or contact them to make arrangements to have it picked up.
Public Works Department
330 North Cory Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-424-7181 - No. Those cameras are strictly vehicle detection cameras.
- Yes. However, not from our cameras. Tickets are issued only from law enforcement.
- The City of Findlay does not prune trees in the Right of Way.
According to Chapter 913 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Findlay, the property owner is responsible for pruning. Exceptions to this include the clearance pruning of trees causing visibility, street, or sidewalk clearance problems. - The Public Works Department is available to assess the health of your right-of-way tree. Contact them at (419) 424-7181.
- No! Material, such as used motor oil, antifreeze, paint etc., are hazardous. The street drains are connected to sewers which may discharge directly to a near-by stream or river, receiving no treatment.
All such materials should be recycled or disposed of at an approved location.
Hancock County Residents have the opportunity to bring their old paints, household chemicals and other Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) to Litter Landing for recycling. This program is open to Hancock County residents only. They do not accept HHW from businesses or organizations.
Please see Hancock County recycling events. - American Electric Power is responsible for street lights in Findlay. To report an issue, contact AEP online or call 1-800-672-2231.
Please have the location of the pole and, if possible, the pole number, prior to contacting AEP.
For Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Customers please call 419-423-4841. - For the current hours, please see the Green Waste Site page.
- Those lights, used in conjunction with the green signals, inform emergency vehicle drivers they are in control of the intersection.
- This program is designed to help keep Findlay City streets beautiful and shaded. Please contact the Public Works Dept 419-424-7181 if you are interested in this program.
Findlay residents may apply to adopt-a-tree to be planted on City right-of-way. All property owners within the City of Findlay are eligible to Adopt-A-Tree for the minimal fee of $25. - The invasive Asian Longhorned beetle (ALB) grows, reproduces in, and kills deciduous hardwood trees such as maple, birch, horse chestnut, poplar, willow, elm, and ash. The ALB is from east Asian countries such as China and Japan, and is known to come into the U.S. in crates and pallets used to import goods from those countries.
For more information on the Asian Longhorned Beetle, please visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
If you suspect you have identified Asian Longhorned Beetles, please contact the USDA hotline toll free at 866-702-9938. - The Engineering Department tracks street complaints and is aware of pavement conditions throughout the City. When choosing streets for a Resurfacing Project, the decision is made on a worst & first basis, until the available dollars are spent. Sometimes other factors can affect the decision to resurface a street, including: the amount of traffic traveling the street; needed waterline or sewer work that would require digging in pavement; excessive roadway failure requiring complete reconstruction of the street; or planned future maintenance or project.
For streets not included on the resurfacing list in a given year, the Public Works Department can often provide some relief through patching or other methods. - The trees are designated for public tree lawns (the area between the street and sidewalk) and public road rights-of-way with the following clearance restrictions:
Shade Tree Ordinance - The City of Findlay will re-open the Green Waste Site for Christmas tree recycling. See the Green Waste webage for details.
Please remove all decorations, ornaments and tinsel before dropping off your tree. - Please contact the Sewer Maintenance Department at 419-424-7187.
- Please contact the Public Works Department at 419-424-7181.
- Please contact the Recreation Department at 419-424-7176. The City of Findlay Recreation Department is located inside The Huntington Bank Arena @ The Cube, 3430 N. Main St. Their office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm.
- For problems and concerns call the Traffic Signal Department at 419-424-7185 or email Traffic@findlayohio.com. Please provide a detailed message including date of event, time of event, and description of the problem.
There are a couple of reasons for this:
A. There is a vehicle or pedestrian detection problem causing the timer to extend time for the green signal opposing your direction.
B. The signals are running in a coordinated manner, which guarantees a set time of green on the coordinated or main street. This allows a group or groups of vehicles to travel down a corridor with minimal stoppage. The corridor is busier at some times than at others.
Several scenarios can cause this:
- The intersection has no detection capabilities by design.
- The detection loops deteriorated or construction has interfered with their operation.
- Weather related or atmospheric conditions such as rain, snow, fog, or road glare is hindering the detection capabilities. This is usually a temporary condition.
- A vehicle or equipment is occupying the detection zone.
- A detection camera lens has become dirty over time or the camera has become misaligned.Someone has activated the pedestrian button or the button is giving a constant activation.
- The City of Findlay will remove trees and grind stumps for trees located on city property if the tree is identified by the City as dead, diseased or dangerous. At times the City may choose to employ a contractor for this task.
Water Distribution
- Temporary meters are available for construction purposes only and must be approved by the Water Distribution Department before purchasing the permit. Once the user is finished with this service, all used water shall be billed at the prevailing rate. The Fire Hydrant Permit form and current rate information are available on the Contractor Information page. Completed forms should be brought to the Water Distribution Department for approval.
- The service line from the meter box or valve box, which is generally located in the boulevard, to the home, is the owner's responsibility. The Water Distribution Department is responsible for the service line from the main line to the meter box.
Contact the Water Distribution Department at 419-424-7192 (option 2) between the hours of 7 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday. After 5:00 pm or weekends, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 419-424-7193 (option 3).
Provide as much information as possible, including time and date the problem started, location, and your best description of the problem.
Occasionally, you may experience discolored water. This can result from the water system being used to fight a fire, higher than normal usage throughout the City, pipes being disturbed by a water main break, construction, or fire hydrant flushing. These situations can disturb the deposits on the inside of the pipe resulting in discolored water. Generally, the water will clear within a few hours.
Do not run the water continuously during this time. Instead, check the cold water hourly by allowing it to run a few minutes to see if it has cleared. If you were doing laundry when you noticed the rusty water, do not dry anything in your dryer. Please call for a laundry supplement that the City supplies at no cost. This is available at the Water/Sewer Billing Department or delivered to you, free of charge, however someone must be at home to accept delivery.
- Contractors can purchase fire hydrants from the City of Findlay Water Distribution Dept at 136 N Blanchard St. Current pricing can be found on the Contractor Information page. Please call our office for further information at 419-424-7192.
- Water/Sewer Billing Office: 419-424-7190 (option 1) Monday - Friday ~ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Water Distribution Department: 419-424-7192 (option 2) Monday - Friday ~ 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Water Treatment Plant: 419-424-7193 (option 3) Weekdays after 5 p.m. or weekends - Water Distribution Department: 419-424-7192 (option 2) Monday - Friday ~ 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Water Treatment Plant: 419-424-7193 (option 3) Weekdays after 5 p.m. or weekends - There has been a request by a utility company, through the Ohio Utilities Protection Services (OUPS), to perform work in the immediate area where the paint markings/flag markers are and we are required by law to locate and identify where we have underground facilities.
- Discolored water which is reddish brown can be caused by corrosion in the pipes that carry the water from the treatment plant to your home or corrosion in your home's plumbing, including the hot water heater. This discolored water meets all health-based regulations, but it can stain laundry.
- Please see our Pool Filling page for information.
Water Pollution Control
- No, they are two completely different systems. The storm water collection system collects water runoff from the streets through catch basins and then conveys this water directly to the nearest receiving stream without treatment. The sewer collection system collect wastes from the households and businesses and are conveyed to the Water Pollution Control Center for full treatment before being discharged into the Blanchard River.
- Yes! Volunteers are always needed for river clean-ups which the City of Findlay has co-coordinated in the past. When dates of river clean-ups become available they will be posted on the City website and in The Courier.
The City of Findlay has conducted a storm water placard program which consists of applying vinyl placards on all catch basins in the City's storm water system. These placards contain the words "NO DUMPING -DRAINS TO THE BLANCHARD RIVER" and have the phone number of the Water Pollution Control Center, 419-424-7187 for the reporting of illegal dumping into these catch basins. Volunteers are always needed to assist in checking and reapplying missing placards throughout the City. - No. Downspouts should be directed to the top of the ground or connected to the storm sewer.
- No. Sump pumps must be discharged onto the top of the ground or connected to the storm sewer.
- Never dump anything down the storm drains.
- Sweep up debris on your driveway and sidewalks instead of washing it into the street and then to the stormwater system.
- Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly.
- Use fertilizers sparingly and avoid pesticides. Learn about integrated pest control.
- Compost your yard waste.
- Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
- Wash your car in your yard instead of on your driveway.
- Check your vehicles for leaks.
- Recycle used motor oil.
- Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
- Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
- The Water Pollution Control Center has a NPDES permit that is set forth by the Ohio EPA which provides us with the limits and monitoring requirements they deem necessary for our effluent water to be able to meet the clean water standards.
- Property owners are responsible for the service connection from the building to the mainline sewer.
- The facility is designed to treat 15 MGD (million gallons per day) with a peak flow during storm events at 40 MGD. Currently the facility is averaging between 10 -11- MGD.
I am having some work done on my property and need to locate my home sewer line. Who should I contact?
Call Before You Dig!
Before you start to dig for any project you should have all utilities marked by calling the Ohio Utilities Protection Service at 1-800-362-2764.In many cases the exact location of a private sewer is not known. The Sewer Department will mark the sewers they are responsible to maintain but not private sewers.
In some cases you may be able to get records on your private sewer by contacting the Engineering Department and asking for information on your sewer permit.
I have heard the words point source and non-point source used when talking about storm water, what do they mean?
Point source is defined as pollution coming from a single source, such as an industry or wastewater treatment plant. Point source is a discrete conveyance of an effluent's discharge usually through pipes or man-made ditches into a receiving stream. The Clean Water Act put restrictions on how much and what kind of pollutants can be disposed of into the rivers and lakes. Thus usually all point sources are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) via a permit issued from the EPA or the designated state authority.
Non-point source is pollution which does not have a specific source such as an industry or sewage treatment plant but comes from many diverse sources. Non-point source pollution comes from the cumulative effect of a region's residents going about their everyday activities. Non-point source pollution is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As runoff moves, it picks up debris which contains pollutants and deposits them into the lakes, creeks and rivers. The following are several sources of non-point source pollution:
- Excess fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides from agricultural lands and residential areas
- Oil, grease, and toxic chemicals from urban runoff and energy production
- Sediment from improperly managed construction sites, crop and forest lands, and eroding stream banks
- Salt from irrigation practices and acid drainage from abandoned mines
- Bacteria and nutrients from livestock, pet wastes and faulty septic systems
- The Storm Water Hotline at 419-424-7121 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
After hours please leave a detailed message including the location, time and material being dumped.
If you want a return phone call please leave your name and phone number, but this is not required. No! Material, such as used motor oil, antifreeze, paint etc., are hazardous. The street drains are connected to sewers which may discharge directly to a near-by stream or river, receiving no treatment. All such materials should be recycled or disposed of at an approved location.
Hancock County Residents have the opportunity to bring their old paints, household chemicals and other Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) to Litter Landing for recycling. This program is open to Hancock County residents only. They do not accept HHW from businesses or organizations.
Litter Landing accepts HHW during April, May, June, July and August, on Mondays only from 10am-1pm. Collections begin April 10, 2017.
For more information, Solid Waste Management District
- In many cases the problem is in the property owners own sewer or drain line and will require a plumber or sewer cleaner. The Sewer Department will check the City's sewers at your request before a plumber or sewer cleaner is called.
Please call 419-424-7179 Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m to 4 p.m., unless a situation is an emergency. What are some types of storm water pollution? What affect does it have on the Blanchard River & Lake Erie?
Sediment, nutrients, bacteria, debris, and household wastes are a few examples of storm water pollution.
Sediment can be harmful to aquatic life such as plants, fish and animals that depend on the water for their livelihood. Sediment can carry chemicals that could cause the oxygen levels in the receiving streams to be dangerously low and unsupportive of plant and fish life. Sediment can also destroy habitats that support aquatic insects and plants.
Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus can cause excessive plant growth such as algae. This algae clogs waterways, block sunlight and reduces oxygen that is available for aquatic life. Common sources for nutrients are fertilizers (lawn and farm), detergents and excrement.
Bacteria can cause disease and other health hazards in both animals and humans. Bacteria can enter the waterways from animal excrement or pet waste, as well as leaking sewers and septic tanks that are not maintained properly.
Debris such as plastic bags, six-pack rings, cans, bottles, cigarette butts, and the like can be washed into the waterways and choke, suffocate, or disable aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. This debris could also contain toxic chemicals and bacteria.
Household wastes which consist of insecticides, pesticides, paint solvents and thinners, petroleum products (gasoline, oil, and grease), auto fluids, etc. deplete oxygen in waterways and could cause toxic effects in living organisms that may be ingested by people.- The City of Findlay is a member of the Ohio Utilities Protection Service. The Sewer Department marks the location of sewers and sewer structures when it receives notification through the Ohio Utilities Protection Service of excavation in the area. Green paint and flags are the color assigned to sewers and drain lines.
- A catch basin is a curbside receptacle whose function is to convey storm water from the streets and other urban surfaces into the storm drain system. The design of the basins includes a sump area that captures and temporarily stores some pollutants such as sediment. Catch basins are regularly maintained by the City of Findlay Sewer Maintenance Division.
- The regulatory definition of an MS4 (40 CFR 122.26(b) (8) is a "conveyance or system of conveyances(including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains): (i) Owned or operated by a state, city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or public body created to or pursuant to state law) including special districts under state law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the Clean Water Act that discharges into waters of the United States. (ii) Designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water: (iii) Which is not combined sewer: and (iv) Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR 122.2."
- A rotary fee is charged to connect to a waterline or sanitary sewer that was constructed and paid for by someone else. This fee is then used to reimburse those who paid for the construction. In cases where no party is available to accept a reimbursement or when the waterline (or sewer) was originally constructed by the City, rotary fees are placed in a Rotary Fund, which City Council administers. Lots in subdivisions or parcels that were assessed for the original construction would not be charged a rotary fee.
- A smoke test is conducted by the City to check for leaks and illegal connections. Smoke is blown through the city sewer to check for these problems. The smoke used is non-hazardous.
- An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge into a storm drain system that is not composed entirely of storm water. The exception includes water from fire-fighting activities and discharges from facilities already under an NPDES permit. Illicit discharges are a problem because, unlike wastewater which flows to a wastewater treatment plant, storm water generally flows to waterways without any additional treatment. Illicit discharges often include pathogens, nutrients, surfactants, and various toxic pollutants.
Examples of illicit discharges would be disposing of used motor oils, antifreeze, vehicle fluids, or even pet waste into a catch basin. Sanitary sewer lines or washing machine lines connected to the storm sewer system are serious violations of the illicit discharges.
If you see an illicit discharge event, please contact the Storm Water Hotline at 419-424-7121 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. After hours please leave a detailed message including the location, time and material being dumped. If you want a return phone call please leave your name and phone number, but this is not required. - Impervious surface means those disturbed or hard surfaced areas that either prevent or retard the natural entry of water into the soil. Rooftops, buildings, streets, parking lots, sidewalks, asphalt and concrete driveways are a few examples of impervious surfaces. These improvements can affect natural infiltration, increasing the rate and volume of runoff that drains from an area.
- Storm water is water from rain and snowmelt. As rain and snow falls to the earth in agricultural and undeveloped areas, it is absorbed by the soil. The storm water in urban developed areas is less permeable because of impervious surfaces such as rooftops of homes and businesses and paved areas which create a much faster rate of run off. The problem develops when this run off is not detained and conveyed into the City's storm water collection system, then into a river or tributary. Untreated runoff carries pollutants from our daily activities such as gasoline, oils, heavy metals, pop bottles, Styrofoam cups, and paper trash. Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers that are washed from our lawns and other green spaces are contained in this run off.
- Storm water occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent this water from naturally soaking into the ground thus we have what is known as storm water.
Storm water will flow over land surfaces, roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, construction sites, business parks, etc. and pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants. This storm water will flow into a storm sewer or directly to a ditch, run or creek and eventually to the Blanchard River and Lake Erie. Almost all storm water is untreated before it enters these receiving streams. These pollutants will have adverse effect on plants, fish, animals and even people.
Remember, our storm water will eventually be used for drinking water supplies by the City of Toledo and surrounding communities. - Sewer gasses may come from a dried out trap, whether that is an unused sink or a little used basement or garage floor drain. These may be corrected by adding water to the drain to refill the trap. Other causes may be a plugged sewer, broken or cracked pipe or plugged vent pipe.
Since the City of Findlay is under the Phase II MS4 program the city is required to develop a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges and this includes the following:
- Develop a storm sewer map of all outfalls within the corporation limits.
- Develop an ordinance prohibiting illicit discharges.
- Develop a plan to detect and address these illicit discharges.
- Develop an education program on the hazards associated with illicit discharges.
- Tree roots and cooking grease/oils are the most common causes. Cooking grease/oils should not be put into drains; they should be disposed of in the garbage.
- Please contact the Sewer Maintenance Department at 419-424-7187.
- If no records exist in the Engineering Department, the Sewer Department will dye test your downspout or sump pump free of charge. Any downspout or sump pump found to be connected to the sanitary sewer will be required to be removed at the property owner's expense.
Water/Sewer Billing
The bill you receive is your record of the information used to calculate your charges (reading dates, meter readings, usage and charges). It also lets you know the total amount that we will be drafting from your bank account and the due date of the draft. As an AUTOPAY customer, your bill will include the following message: "AUTOPAY - DO NOT PAY".
However, if you wish to stop receiving a paper copy of your bill, you are welcome to register to view your bill online at Online Access.
- If you would like to stop receiving a paper copy of your bill, you may sign up for online bill access where you will have the ability to receive and view your utility bill via email. See our Bill Pay page for more details.
- To end your service, you will need to call the Water Office at 419-424-7190 during office hours. This request will result in the water meter being turned off and sometimes removed from the property.
- Sometimes you can hear a toilet running. There are also leaks that are considered silent toilet leaks. Here are two visual tests that you can do to help you check your toilet for a leak:
1. Dye Test Flush the toilet and wait 5 minutes for it to refill. Remove the toilet tank lid and put several drops of food coloring to color the tank water. Do not flush the toilet at this point. Check the toilet bowl every 10 minutes for the next 45 minutes. If any colored water gets into the toilet bowl, then you have a leak in the toilet. Flush the remaining colored water through. You need to fix the toilet.
2. Stand Tube Test Flush the toilet and wait 5 minutes for it to refill. Remove the toilet tank lid. Sprinkle some powder on the top of the water. If the water level is too high, you will see the powder on top of the water drain down into the stand tube. This type of leak in your toilet is silent. You will need to adjust the water level to an inch below the stand tube. For water and sewer services that are preexisting (not new construction), an online application is required along with scheduling an appointment to complete and sign your application with the Water/Sewer Billing Office. Should you need assistance with your application, you are welcome to contact us at (419) 424-7190 or meet with us at 136 N. Blanchard Street.
A driver’s license or other photo ID is required.
A $100 deposit is required for water service. A $100 deposit is required for sewer service.If you are renting, leasing, or buying on land contract we will need additional approval from the land owner.
- Your water meter is wired to send readings into our office several times a day. Although your meter is thoroughly monitored for leaks and maintained by our trained meter technicians, if for any reason a meter reading cannot be obtained, such as snow, ice and leaves over the meter pit, your bill will be estimated based on your average history.
- There is a $100 deposit for water service and a $100 deposit for sewer service. If you have both services, you will be charged both deposits.
Deposits for owner billed properties may be waived based on your payment history from a prior or current account with the Findlay Water Department or a letter of credit from a current account with another Water Municipality.
Deposits are required for all non-owners to obtain water and sewer service at rental properties. - Yes. We will credit any amount you pay. Payments can be made at any time. Any balance remaining after the due date will be assessed penalties. If the bill is not paid in full by the end of the month, you will receive a delinquent notice.
- The only adjustment for a leak is an underground leak on the water line from the meter into the house. After you replace the line, call the office for the adjustment. A plumber's bill will need to be submitted.
- Yes. Visa and Mastercard payments are accepted online, via phone, and at the Water/Sewer Billing Office through the use of ACI Payments. A convenience fee will be charged by ACI Payments for the use of this service.
- Many customers have seasonal water usage patterns and use more water during summer months than in winter months. This can be due to swimming pools, watering gardens and irrigating lawns. There is usually no problem with this type of consumption fluctuation.
If your usage increases and you do not know of a reason, this may be indicating a leak in your house or on your line. Keep in mind that having extra house guests or a toddler that becomes toilet trained may increase your usage. - See the Bill Pay page for options to pay your utility bill.
- The delinquent notice will have a due date and date of disconnection listed. If we do not receive payment by the date of disconnection, you will be subject to disconnect. If you get disconnected, you will have to pay the amount due in full and pay all reconnect fees to restore water service.
- All leaks will affect your bill. A faucet with a slow drip can waste almost 3 gallons of water a day. Toilet leaks are the hardest to visualize as the water is lost directly to the sewer and can increase your bill substantially.
- Deposits on owner-billed properties will be applied to the account after 2 years of on-time payments. Deposits on non-owner billed properties will be applied to the final bill. Any excess money will be refunded after the final bill is deducted.
- Bi-Monthly residential bills for properties located NORTH of the Blanchard River and West of CR 236 are due on the twelfth of the EVEN months.
Bi-Monthly residential bills for properties located SOUTH of the Blanchard River and East of CR 236 are due on the twelfth of the ODD months. - The Water/Sewer Billing Office is located at 136 N. Blanchard St.
The Water/Sewer Billing Office is open from 8 A.M. to 4:45 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Zoning
- A zoning permit is valid for one year after the date of its issuance.
- Please refer to the Zoning Permit fee schedule
- When there is a change of one use type to another. For example, a residential use changes to an office or retail use, or an office changes to a retail use.
- If you fail to obtain a permit before construction starts or changes of use are made to any property, the permit fee will be tripled and a stop work order will be placed on the project.
- It is a sketch that indicates where your structure is in relation to the property lines, and the dimensions of the structure and the lot.
Construction, which includes but not limited to:
Additions, sheds, decks, fences, swimming pools, and signs, whether new or replacement.
Any time a property changes its use.
Any development located within a floodplain.When in doubt, call the zoning office to see if your particular project must have a zoning permit.
- Zoning permit applications can be found online or at Room 304 of the Municipal Building.
- A permit is necessary before construction begins to assure the project is meeting; size, height and setback requirements per the city zoning code.