FAQs • Beavercreek, OH • CivicEngage

Can a utility provider install lines on my property without my permission?: It is typical for residential lots to have utility easements over the property. These utility easements are typically along the edges of the property and are dedicated to the utility company’s use at the time when the lot is created and the neighborhood record plan is filed with Greene County. The utility company is permitted to install and maintain their lines within these utility easement areas. If there are questions about the location of utility easements on your property, please contact the city's engineering division by calling (937) 427-5513 for assistance.

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Engineering

1. What permits are required from the engineering division?: The City of Beavercreek's Engineering Division requires a permit for any work conducted within a right-of-way. This includes, but is not limited to, driveway apron reconstruction, driveway construction or reconstruction, utility cuts, and utility work within the right-of-way. For more information, email publicworks@beavercreekohio.gov or call (937) 427-5513.

2. Can a utility provider install lines on my property without my permission?: It is typical for residential lots to have utility easements over the property. These utility easements are typically along the edges of the property and are dedicated to the utility company’s use at the time when the lot is created and the neighborhood record plan is filed with Greene County. The utility company is permitted to install and maintain their lines within these utility easement areas. If there are questions about the location of utility easements on your property, please contact the city's engineering division by calling (937) 427-5513 for assistance.

3. Why is the city allowing contractors to work in my yard?: The utility company has the right to install and maintain their lines within a utility easement. The City cannot regulate the work of utility companies within dedicated utility easements.

4. Who approved this utility project?: The utility company is responsible for planning, maintaining, and repairing their lines within utility easements or within city road right-of-way. The city is not involved in the planning or financing of utility expansions.

5. Who is responsible to repair any damage to my yard due to this work?: The utility company is responsible for any necessary repairs to the property due to their work. If there are questions about which utility company caused the damage, please contact the engineering division by calling (937) 427-5513 and staff will work to get you in contact with the proper person.

6. Can the contractor work along the roadway in front of my property?: The utility company is permitted to install their lines within the public road right-of-way if they have been granted a permit for the installation by the city.

7. Who do I contact for utility connections or if I have problems with my utilities?: Contact your local cable, electric, gas, or internet supplier. For water and sanitary connections, problems, and questions contact Greene County Sanitary Engineering by calling (937) 562-7450.