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ABANDONED VEHICLES: The Springdale Police Department is authorized to provide for the removal of any vehicle left unattended upon any street for forty-eight hours, any vehicle that is illegally parked that constitutes a hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic or any vehicle that is left on private property for more than seventy-two consecutive hours without the property owner's permission. Owners of illegally parked or unattended vehicles are liable for citation and towing/impound fees. For further information, contact the Springdale Police Department at 346-5760.
ACCIDENT REPORTS: Contact the Springdale Police Department to report auto accidents. If not injury related, call 346-5760. If an injury is involved call 9-1-1.
ANIMAL BITES: Animal bites should be reported to the Health Department for followup. Please call 346-5725.
ANIMAL LICENSE: Call Hamilton County SPCA at 541-6100 for information.
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: The Springdale Community Center offers a variety of competitive sports programs for both youth and adults to participate in throughout the year. For additional information regarding registration/sign up dates, please call 346-3910 ot r-msil sccrec@springdale.org. If you would like a copy of our brochure which contains information regarding all of our programs and activities for the year, please drop by the Recreation Center and pick one up or view online at www.springdale.org .

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BALL DIAMONDS

The Springdale Community Center has six baseball/softball fields at the Community Center of which two are lighted for night play. Due to heavy usage for league games and practices, all ball field reservations must be made in advance. Please call 346-3910 for further information.

BASKETBALL COURTS

The Springdale Community Center has three indoor court and two outdoor lighted courts located at 11999 Lawnview Avenue. Our other parks which have outside courts without lights are: Underwood Park located on Rose Lane, Ross Park located on Lawnview Avenue, Chamberlain Park located on Marwood Lane, and Cameron Park located on Cameron Road. All parks other than the Springdale Community Center are open from daylight till dark. Please call 346-3910 or refer to our Springdale Community Center brochure for hours of building operations.

BLOCK PARTIES

Residents must make requests in writing to the City Administrator, Derrick Parham at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio 45246. Arrangements will then be made for sawhorses to block off the streets.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Located at 824 Broadway in downtown Cincinnati. Call 632-7000 for additional information.

BOARD OF HEALTH

Composed of five members who meet the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. Meetings are open to the public. For information, call 346-5725.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Residents are encouraged to apply for appointment to any of the City's (10) boards and commissions which include: Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Charter Revision Committee, Civil Service Commission, Civil Service Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Board of Health, Tax Review Board, Board of Housing, Building and Fire Appeals, and the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Dependents. For information, call 346-5700.

BRUSH / WOOD CHIPPER / CHIPS

There is no need to call the Public Works Department to arrange a pickup date - your brush will be collected according to the following schedule. This service is provided to each residence one time per week.

Monday: Beacon Hills and Oxford Hills Subdivisions, Kenn Road, Glensprings, Fairsprings, Knollsprings, Glenfalls, Woodvale and Ashmore.

Tuesday: Cloverdale, Smiley, Allen, Park, Dimmick, Valleyview, Greenlawn, Harmony, Observatory, Madison, Lafayette, Grandin, Rose, W. Kemper (SR4 to Kenn ), Bernhart, Whallon, Cameron, Naylor, Sharon and Glensharon.

Wednesday: Baldwin, Terrace and Royal Oaks Subdivisions, Springfield Pike and W. Kemper (SR4 to Lawnview).

Thursday: Heritage Hill Subdivision, Chesterdale, Crescentville, Ray Norrish and Springdale Lake.

Friday: This day will be used to catch up in case of heavy demands, inclement weather or holidays.

Residents may help with this process by placing brush with the cut end facing in the direction of vehicle travel. Leaf piles must be separated from brush piles. Please do not place rocks, stumps or other plant material or trash in the brush pile

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

For general information, please call, 346-5730.

BUILDING PERMITS

Required for any new structures, room additions, renovations, decks, swimming pools, commercial tents, sheds, signs and demolitions. Contact the Building Department at 346-5730.

BUILDING STANDARDS

All building and zoning regulations are administered by the City's Building Department, which issues permits and inspects all building construction, call 346-5730.

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES (LICENSE BUREAU)

There are two Bureaus of Motor Vehicles convenient to the residents of Springdale. One is located in Sharonville at 11177 Reading Road - 563-1420, and one is located in Forest Park at the Promenade Shopping Center at the intersection of Kemper and Winton Roads - 742-2477.

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CABLE SERVICE: Provided by Warner Cable Communications. For service, call 247-5010.

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CITY ADMINISTRATOR: The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and is charged with administering the day-to-day operations of City government, as well as implementing the policies enacted by the City Council. He is the Chief Appointed Officer of the City.
CITY CLOSINGS: The Municipal Building is closed on the following Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the offices are closed on Friday, or if the holiday is on Sunday, the holiday is observed Monday.
CITY COUNCIL: Seven member non-partisan council. Four members are elected from districts, three are elected at-large. All members serve a four-year term. For information, please call 346-5700.
CITY MECHANICS: Our two ASE Certified Mechanics maintain all City owned vehicles and equipment. Telephone 346-5520.
COMPOSTING: For information, contact Hamilton County Waste Management at 333-4732 or the Springdale Public Works Department at 346-5520. Also see yard waste.
CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS: If you have any concerns or questions regarding City services, please call 346-5700.
CRIME PREVENTION: The Springdale Police Department is concerned with preventing crime and solving problems in partnership with all residents. Officers are available to discuss home/neighborhood/personal security as well as specific topics concerning residents. Contact the Springdale Police Department at 346-5760 and talk to the duty supervisor regarding your request.
CRIME REPORTS (NON-EMERGENCY): Non-emergency crimes may be reported by requesting an officer respond to your residence or by stopping in at the police station. Call 346-5760.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING PICK-UP: The City offers recycling of various materials through two programs. All single family residences may receive a recycling bin to place on the curb on the regular trash day or may bring materials to the recycling bins located at 335 Northland Boulevard in front of the Public Works building. To order a recycling bin, please contact the Municipal Building at 346-5700. Materials you may recycle at the curbside are: newspapers, all colors of glass jars and bottles, cans (aluminum, bi-metal and steel), and #1 and #2 plastic (2 liter, milk, detergent, shampoo and craft grocery bags). You may bring all these items and waste oil (crank case, lube, auto transmission fluid and diesel fuel #1 or #2) to the recycling bins located at 335 Northland Blvd. in the City Maintenance Garage parking lot. For information call 346-5520.

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DANGEROUS DOGS/VICIOUS DOGS: There are ordinances regulating the owning or harboring of vicious dogs. Contact the Springdale Police Department at 346-5760 for information.
DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL: The City will pick up animals from public or private property. If the animal is on private property, the property owner must give permission. We will not remove and/or return animal collars or other items that are attached to dead animals. Call 346-5520.
DECKS: To build a deck, a permit is required. Contact the Building Department at 346-5730. The permit will be ready approximately one week after submitting the application.
DIGGING / EXCAVATING: Prior to digging on private or public property, call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service at 1-800-362-2764 so they can properly identify the location of all service lines.
DIRECTORY OF SERVICES: This directory provides residents with information on City services. This publication may be obtained at the Municipal Building.

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EARNINGS TAX INFORMATION: The City of Springdale Tax Department collects a 1.5% earnings tax from every person who resides or is employed in the City. The City allows full credit on any earnings taxed by another municipality. Information regarding income tax requirements and assistance with the completion of municipal tax returns is provided by tax department personnel, 346-5715, Mon.-Fri. 8-5, occasional Saturdays.
EASEMENTS: For questions concerning easements, please contact the Building Department at 346-5730.
ELECTRIC PERMITS: Permits are required for electrical work done to any structure and are issued by Inspection Bureau Inc. (IBI), 250 W. Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 381-6080. They are under contract with the City. For more information, contact the Building Department at 346-5730.
ELECTRIC SERVICE: Electric service is provided by Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company. For service, call 421-9500.
EMERGENCY 9-1-1: For emergency police, medical, or fire services, dial 9-1-1. The phone number and address of the caller will appear on a computer display screen, and emergency personnel will be dispatched immediately.
EMERGENCY ELECTRIC SERVICE: Provided by Duke Energy. For service, call 651-4182.
EMERGENCY GAS SERVICE: Provided by Duke Energy. For service, call 651-4466.
EMERGENCY MEDIAL ASSISTANCE: When citizens call 9-1-1 for emergency medical assistance, the ambulance responds with two paramedics.
EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Sanitary sewers are serviced by the Metropolitan Sewer District. For service, call 352-4900.
EMERGENCY STORM SEWER SERVICE: Storm sewers are serviced by the Public Works Department. For service, call 346-5520.
EMERGENCY WATER SERVICE: Water service is provided by Cincinnati Water Works. For emergency water service, call 591-7900.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLAINTS: All complaints related to the environment are investigated by the Health Department. Please call 346-5725.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Licenses and inspects restaurants, food vending machines, public swimming pools and spas, grocery stores, motels and also inspects schools. Please call 346-5725 for more information.

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FENCES: To build a fence, no permit is required. However, fences may not exceed 6' in height and may not be placed in the front yard. On corner lots, they may not be placed in the side yard between the house and the side street. Call 346-5730.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fire Department responds to fires and calls for emergency medical assistance from its fire station centrally located in the City. For emergencies call 9-1-1 and for non-emergencies call 346-5580.
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING: Conducted twice a year, in April and September. Flushings are performed to flush out any sediment that has settled in thesystem and to exercise hydrants and check for necessary maintenance to keep the system in proper working order.
FIRE HYDRANT REPAIRS: Please contact the Springdale Fire Department at 346-5580 to report any hydrant that may be leaking or is damaged.
FLU VACCINE: Provided by the Health Department at no cost to residents over 65 years or to those with medical problems. Please call 346-5725 for appointments.
FURNITURE DISPOSAL: Furniture may be placed at the curbside for pickup on your regular garbage pickup day. Call Rumpke at 742-2900.

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GARAGE SALES: Garage sales are permitted, but for no more than five days in a three-month period. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way. Signs may not be posted on utility poles or light poles. No permit is required for garage sale signs. Call 346-5730.
GARBAGE PICKUP: Our garbage contractor will pick up garbage in cans at single family residences and condos. (They will not pick up at apartment buildings.) A limit of 5 containers per week is allowed. Waste containers may be set at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before scheduled collection day nor left at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. the day following collection. Bulk items should be placed at the curbside along with your cans on your appointed pick up day. Lumber should be tied in bundles not more than four feet long. Doors should be removed from appliances to prevent serious injury or death to children. The item must have a tag or certificate attached indicating the refrigerant has been removed according to the clean air act specifications. For questions regarding garbage collection, please call Rumpke at 742-2900 or the Municipal Building at 346-5700.; NOTE: If disposing of an item containing refrigerant, you must remove the refrigerant prior to placing the item at the curbside for pick up. We suggest you contact your heating & air conditioning contractor to have the refrigerant removed.
GAS SERVICE: Provided by Duke Energy. For service, call 651-4466.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL: Contact the Public Works Department at 346-5520 to remove graffiti from public property.

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Telephone 346-5725. Located at 11700 Springfield Pike in the Municipal Building. Is responsible for health, welfare, and safety of residents.
HEALTH EDUCATION: Health Department can provide educational talks and informational material. Please call 346-5725.
HOME OCCUPATION: Certain home occupations and home offices are permitted by the Springdale Zoning Code. Only family members residing at the residence may be employed. There are additional restrictions which apply and certain occupations which are prohibited. For further information, contact the Building Department at 346-5730.
HOSPITAL: Nearest hospital is Mercy Hospital of Fairfield, located at 3000 Mack Rd. in Fairfield. Telephone 870-7000.

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS: All City employees are issued identification cards with a photograph. All Public Works employees wear uniforms identifying them with their name over the right shirt pocket and the City of Springdale over the left shirt pocket.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Immunizations are provided by the Health Department at the Municipal Building to any residents over 2 years old. Please call 346-5725 for appointment or more information. Includes diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and TB skin tests.
INSPECTION: All constructions on public streets, street openings and driveway apron replacements are inspected by the City of Springdale Public Works Inspector. The Public Works Inspector may be contacted at 346-5520.

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JUNK VEHICLES: Junk vehicles shall not be left on public or private property. For information contact the Springdale Police Department at 346-5760.

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LANDSCAPING: The City of Springdale Public Works' crews maintain the landscaping surrounding the City Municipal Building and other city owned properties including the Presbyterian Cemetery located on Springfield Pike at Cameron Road. Grass is mowed in all public right-of-way areas throughout the City. For information, call 346-5520.
LAWNCARE: In an attempt to ensure the attractiveness of Springdale and control noxious weeds, the City requires property owners to keep all weeds and grass under 10 inches high. If after notification the 10 inch tall vegetation has not been cut, the City will contract to have the property mowed and the property owner will be charged. If you believe someone may be in violation of this ordinance, please call the Building Department at 346-5730.
LEASH LAW: City ordinance prohibits the owners of animals and fowl to run at large in any street, lane, alley or public ground, or shall permit the animal or foul to go on or enter any private yard without consent of the owner. No owner or keeper of a dog, cat, or other domestic animal shall abandon that animal. For further information, call 346-5760.
LEAVES: See Yard Waste.
LIBRARY: There are two branches of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County convenient to Springdale. One is located in Forest Park at 655 Waycross Road, telephone 369-4478. The other is located in Sharonville at 10980 Thronview Dr., telephone 369-6049.
LICENSE BUREAU: See Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
LITTER: If you have a complaint about accumulations of litter on private property, please contact the Building Department at 346-5730. Litter is collected from roadways and public areas, roadside garbage cans are emptied and bus stops are cleaned. Persons working off fines often work with our Public Works employees in cleaning up litter in the City. The work detail persons wear a red vest indicating "Springdale Community Work Service".
LOUD DOGS: No person shall keep or harbor any animal or fowl and fail to prevent that animal from creating unreasonable noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to unreasonably disturb other residents. Violators may be cited. For information, call 346-5760.
LOUD STEREOS IN VEHICLES: No person shall operate, or permit to be operated, any radio or stereo in such a manner and to be of such intensity and duration as to create unreasonable noise or loud sound which causes inconvenience and annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities.Violators may be cited. For information, call the Police Department at 346-5760.

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MAINTENANCE GARAGE: Located at 335 Northland Blvd. Business hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, phone number is 346-5520.
MAPS OF THE CITY: Small maps of the City may be picked up free of charge at the Municipal Building. Zoning maps are on display at the Building Department. A 600 scale zoning map costs $2.50. Contact the Building Department at 346-5730 for Zoning map information.
MAYOR: Directly elected by the populous. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City. He serves a four-year term.
MAYOR'S COURT: Located in the police building at 12105 Lawnview Avenue. Court is held on Wednesdays beginning at 3:00 p.m. Fines may be paid at the violations bureau window located in the Police Department 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 346-5760.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Nearest medical facilities is Doctor's Urgent Care Office, located at 360 Glensprings Drive. Telephone 671-5050.
MUDDY STREETS: If streets are muddy from construction sites, please contact the Springdale Police Department at 346-5760 or the Public Works Department at 346-5520.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Located at 11700 Springfield Pike, 345-5700. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Tax Department wing only is open on occasional Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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NEWSLETTER: The City publishes and delivers a newsletter to all Springdale residents three times per year. If you do not receive your copy, please call 346-5700.
NEWSPAPERS: There are two local weekly newspapers:

The Tri-County Press - 5552 Cheviot Road, Cin., 923-3111

The Suburban Press - 9319 Cin.- Columbus Rd., Suite 20, West Chester, 777-2203

NOISE: Excessive sound is prohibited by ordinance. This includes noise of such intensity and duration as to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of a residential area. Contact the Police Department at 346-5760.

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OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE: Before a building is occupied for new use or after construction a Certificate of Occupancy is required. Please contact the Building Department at 346-5730.
OPEN BURNING: Is prohibited per the Ohio Administrative Code and is enforced by the Southwestern Ohio Air Pollution Control Agency.

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PARKING ON UNIMPROVED SURFACE: Parking on the grass or other unimproved surface is prohibited by the Springdale Zoning Code. Vehicles must be parked on an asphaltic or concrete surface. Call 346-5730.
PARKING: Prohibited Standing or Parking Places:

On a sidewalk.

In front of a public or private driveway.

Within an intersection.

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

On a crosswalk.

Within one foot of another parked vehicle.

Within 30 feet of, and upon the approach to, any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control device.

At any place where signs prohibit stopping, standing or parking, or where curbing is painted yellow.

PARKS: Springdale has five satellite parks located within the various neighborhoods throughout the City. These five parks plus the Springdale Community Center property total approximately 100 acres of park land. These facilities provide athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds. For further information regarding our parks call 346-3910. Satellite parks are open daylight till dark.

ROSS PARK - Lawnview Ave.
CAMERON PARK - Cameron Rd.
UNDERWOOD PARK - Rose Ln.
BEACON HILL PARK - Weymouth Ct.
CHAMBERLAIN PARK - Marwood Ln.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss park projects and activities. This Commission is appointed by the Mayor of Springdale and serves as an advisory board to the Parks & Recreation Department on related issues. The Commission does not meet in June, July or August. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 346-3910.
PERMITS (PUBLIC WORKS): For construction work in the public right-of-way, the Superintendent of Public Works reviews applications for permits, either approves or disapproves the permits and sets bond amounts. Street opening permits are required for any work in the public right-of-way which requires digging. A permit fee is charged. Driveway apron replacement permits are required. A permit fee is charged. Call 346-5520. Cost free permits are required prior to planting or removing a tree in the public right-of-way. We have knowledgeable personnel who can and will evaluate trees on the public right-of-way to determine the tree's condition prior to the tree being removed. Call 346-5520.
PETS: The Zoning Code limits the number of household pets to two per residence. Additional pets are permitted on properties of one acre or larger. Contact the Building Department at 346-5730 for further details. Also see Leash Law.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission reviews land use issues and zoning for new development and redevelopment and approves site development plans. The 7-member appointed body meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. These are open meetings and the public is invited. For information, call 346-5730.
POISON INFORMATION CENTER: Cincinnati - 558-5111; Toll-free - 1 (800) 872-5111.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Located at 12105 Lawnview Ave. Non-emergency phone number: 346-5760.
POST OFFICE: Nearest Post Office Branch is Parkdale branch, located at 670 Northland Blvd., in Forest Park, 825-5515.
POTHOLES: Contact the Public Works Department, 346-5520.
PROPERTY TAXES: For information regarding property taxes, contact the Hamilton County Court House at 632-6500.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE: Provides services in the office, home and community. Please call 346-5725 for more information. Includes some home health care, teaching, giving immunizations, and checking blood pressures.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Telephone 346-5520. The primary mission of the Public Works Department is to maintain the public streets, alleys and right-of-ways, and to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. This includes several specific items such as: brush chipping, dead animal removal, garbage removal, issuance of permits for driveway aprons, street openings and tree planting or removal, litter control, maintenance of bus stops, roadside garbage cans, maintenance of the city owned Presbyterian Cemetery, recycling, sidewalk and curb repair, storm sewer maintenance and street and traffic signs. Street maintenance includes catch basin repair, crack sealing, inspection of street construction, line painting, pothole repair, sealing, snow and ice removal, stencil painting, street sweeping, and weed spraying. The Public Works Department has an Urban Forestry Program and has been recognized as a "Tree City USA". For more information, see Urban Forestry. A prisoner work release program is coordinated with the Springdale Police Department. One major function of this department is to maintain all city owned equipment and vehicles. The Public Works Department performs tasks as required in order to support other city departments, thereby assisting them to better serve the public.

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RAILROAD CROSSINGS: For information please contact Chessie System Railroad at 369-5288.
RECREATION PROGRAM SIGN-UP: Information regarding sign-ups for youth and adult programs can be obtained by stopping by the Springdale Community Center and picking up our brochure or by calling 346-3910 for additional information. Additionally, youth sign-up information is disseminated through the local elementary schools and can be found on the marquee in front of the center.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: One recreational vehicle (travel trailer, motor home, boat trailer) not exceeding 30 ft. may be stored in the front side or rear yard. If stored in the front yard, it must be on an improved surface contiguous with the driveway, but may not be expanded in front of the living portion of the residence. If parked on the driveway, it must leave space to park 2 additional vehicles. All recreational vehicles must be stored no closer than 5 feet to a lot line or street right of way. For information, call the Building Department at 346-5730.
RECYCLING: The City offers recycling of various materials through two programs. All single family residences may receive a recycling bin to place on the curb on the regular trash day or may bring materials to the recycling bins located at 335 Northland Boulevard in front of the Public Works building. To order a recycling bin, please contact the Municipal Building at 346-5700. Materials you may recycle at the curbside are: newspapers, all colors glass jars and bottles, cans (aluminum, bi-metal and steel), and #1 and #2 plastic (2 liter, milk, detergent, shampoo and craft grocery bags). You may bring all these items and waste oil (crank case, lube, auto transmission fluid and diesel fuel #1 or #2) to the recycling bins located at 335 Northland Blvd. in the City Maintenance Garage parking lot. For information, call 346-5520.
REFUSE SERVICE: See Garbage Collection.
RIGHT-OF-WAY QUESTIONS: The right-of-way is a strip of land owned by the City, which usually includes the roadway, the land between the roadway and the sidewalk and 1' behind the walk, or the street and the utility poles. Generally, the right-of-way is a stretch of land 10-15 feet from the street. No signs, including garage sale or Realtor signs, are to be posted in the right-of-way. For any further information, please contact the Public Works Department at 346-5520.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, RESURFACING PROGRAM: Road construction is inspected by the Public Works Inspector. For information, please call 346-5520.

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SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Sanitary sewers are serviced by the Metropolitan Sewer District. For service, call 352-4800 or 352-4900.
SCHOOLS: Springdale is within the Princeton City School District. For information, contact the Princeton Board of Education at 771-8560.

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SEWER STOPPAGES: For a stoppage in a sanitary sewer, call the Metropolitan Sewer District at 352-4800 or 352-4900. The Public Works Department will service storm sewers.
SIGNS: To report illegally posted signs, or to obtain a permit to erect a permanent or temporary sign, call the Building Department at 346-5730. Warning, regulatory and informational signs that are placed to control or guide traffic are installed, maintained and repaired by the Public Works Department.
SOLICITATIONS: A solicitors permit is required for both profit and non-profit organizations to solicit door-to-door. Contact the municipal building at 346-5700.
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS: On private property, contact the Building Department at 346-5730. On public property, contact the Public Works Department at 346-5520.
STORM SEWER SERVICE: Public storm sewers are serviced by the Public Works Department. For service, call 346-5520.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS: The Public Works Department maintains and repairs all public streets. This includes catch basin and drain cleaning, crack sealing, line and stencil painting, pot hole repair, snow and ice removal, and sweeping. Call 346-5520.
STREET LIGHTS: Report broken or burned out street lights to Cincinnati Gas & Electric at 651-4182. Or you may contact the Police Department at 346-5760.
SUMMER STREET PROGRAM: During the summer street program, streets, curbs and sidewalks are repaired and residents are notified if driveway aprons are in need of replacement. For information, call 346-5520.
SWIMMING POOLS: If you are going to install a swimming pool, please contact the Building Department for a permit at 346-5730.

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TAX BOARD OF REVIEW: Meets on an as needed basis to review any objections raised by taxpayers over their earnings tax assessment.
TAX DEPARTMENT: If you have questions concerning your City earnings tax, please call 346-5715.
TAXES

Admissions Tax - A tax of 3% has been levied on the amounts received for admission to any establishment in the City.

City Earnings Tax - A 1.5% municipal earnings tax is imposed on the wages, salaries, commissions and other compensation earned by residents of the City of Springdale and on individuals working within the City of Springdale. The City allows full credit on any earnings taxed by another municipality.

Property Tax - An effective tax rate of $75.62 per $1,000 assessed valuation is imposed on residential property in the City of Springdale. Of the $75.62 collected, the City's share is $3.78 (5%), while Princeton Schools receive $49.03 which represents nearly 64% of the money collected on property taxes. The county receives $21.17 (28%) and the Joint Vocational School receives $3.02 (4%). Property taxes are collected through Hamilton County.

Transit Occupancy Tax - A tax of 3% has been levied on all rents received by a hotel, motels, etc. for lodging furnished to transient guests.

TELEPHONE SERVICE: Please contact Cincinnati Bell Telephone for any questions regarding telephone service 566-1611.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Report problems to the police department at 346-5760.
TRASH COLLECTION: See Garbage Collection.
TREES: An Urban Forestry Program was begun in 1985 with the planting of a few trees and has expanded each year. The City of Springdale received the 1992 Tree City USA award for our outstanding tree planting program. Trees are sprayed for insects on city owned / city maintained landscaped areas. Single family residents may request trees to be planted by the City in the public right-of-way of their property during a spring or fall planting. A selection can be made from a variety of trees, space permitting, each resident may request two trees to be planted in the public right-of-way or four trees to be planted in the public right-of-way if your property is a corner lot. The requests are handled on a first come, first serve basis. There is no cost to the resident. Once the city plants a tree, it becomes the resident's responsibility. A care instruction sheet will be supplied explaining how to care for the new tree(s). Call 346-5520. Trees on properties over 20,000 sq. ft. in area are subject to the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance. All hardwood trees 6" in diameter and larger, evergreens 8" in diameter and larger and ornamental trees 2" in diameter and larger require prior approval by the Building Department before removal. This includes dead, damaged or diseased trees. Developed single-family zoning lots are exempt from these requirements. For more information regarding removal of trees, please call the Building Department at 346-5730. If a resident would like to plant or remove a tree from the public right-of-way, they must first obtain a permit. After removal of a tree, the Public Works Department will grind out the stump on the public right-of-way in order to enhance safety or in preparation for planting new trees. Call 346-5520.
TREE TRIM NOTICES: Annually, or as needed, trees that overhang streets and sidewalks or are near intersections are inspected. If necessary, property owners are notified to trim their trees. Trees should be trimmed so that a cleared height of 8' is maintained between the lowest branches or foliage and the sidewalk or street. The Public Works Department also trims trees in the public right-of-way. Call 346-5520.

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UNLICENSED/UNROADWORTHY VEHICLES: The Springdale Zoning Code requires that vehicles stored outdoor on private property be roadworthy and currently licensed at all times. To report a violation, contact the Building Department at 346-5730.
UTILITY REQUEST: To request gas and electric service for your residence, contact the Duke Energy at 421-9500. Water service can be requested by calling Cincinnati Water Works at 591-7900.

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VOTER REGISTRATION: Residents may pick up voter registration forms at the Municipal Building, located at 11700 Springfield Pike. Call 346-5700 for information. For absentee ballots or other information, call the Board of Elections at 632-7000.

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WATER SERVICE: Water service is provided by Cincinnati Water Works. For service, call 591-7700.
WEED ORDINANCE: In an attempt to ensure the attractiveness of Sprindale and control noxious weeds, the City requires property owners to keep all weeds and grass under 10 inches high. If after notification, the 10 inch tall vegetation has not been cut, the City will contract to have the property mowed and the property owner will be charged. If you believe someone may be in violation of this ordinance, please call the Building Department at 346-5730.
WEED SPRAYING: Weeds are sprayed on city roadsides and on city property (not including Parks and Recreation). Call 346-5520 for information.
WILD ANIMALS: If you are having trouble with wild animals, particularly skunks, please call the Health Department at 346-5725 for assistance.

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YARD WASTE: As of May 1, 1997, it is no longer necessary to separate out yard waste from the rest of your garbage. Yard waste can be put out for Rumpke in plastic bags along with the rest of your garbage. The Rumpke stickers and biodegradable bags are no longer required. For more information, call Rumpke at 742-2900 or the Municipal Building at 346-5700. The City still strongly encourages all Springdale restidents to continue to mulch and compost their yard waste.

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. For information, call the Building Department at 346-5730.
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS: Maps, Springdale City Ordinances and Regulations are on display and for purchase at the Building Department. Call 346-5730 for information.