Frequently Asked Questions

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The City of Beavercreek prohibits the distribution of unsolicited materials when the resident requests the publisher to stop the distribution to their residence. Click here to view the ordinance.

The Creekside Trail is part of the Miami Valley Trail network. The trail runs from Xenia Station in Xenia to the Eastwood Metro Park in Dayton. In Greene County, it is called the Creekside Trail, in Montgomery County it is called the Creekside Recreational Trail. This segment is 17.2 miles long and runs East to West along Route 35 for most of its length. The trail is maintained by Greene County and Montgomery County. The entire length of the trail is paved with very little grade. The trail follows railroad right-of-ways that were converted to trails.

In Beavercreek, there are several places to park along the trail. You can view the available map to find the official parking areas for Creekside Trail. You can also use this map to find walking or bike access to the trail. The “P” symbols designate parking, the bike symbol designates walking or bike access. The trail can also be access at all crossroads. 

To report maintenance needs along Creekside Trail, send an email to Creekside Trail Maintenance with specific maintenance information. The information will then be sent to the proper authorities. Please be as specific as you can about where the issue is and what needs to be done.

The Miami Valley Rails Trails organization has the most up-to-date information about the trail network and plans.

Beavercreek has a long-term plan to mark routes that have fairly low volumes of vehicle traffic and having fairly good visibility to vehicle drivers for bikers and pedestrians using the routes for bicyclists to use to get around in Beavercreek. There are two routes that are marked, with others planned. View a map online.

Beavercreek's Bikeway and Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee does not organize rides. There are several organizations in the area that sponsor group rides. One of the most comprehensive list of organized rides can be found on the Dayton Cycling Club webpage.

Assuming you have a mobile phone (there are no pay or fixed phones along Creekside Trail), you should call 911 and report your position as accurately as possible.

There are water fountains at Fifth Third Gateway Park and parking lot along Factory Road. Please note these fountains are turned off in late fall through early spring.

You can find more information on laws governing the use of bicycles on roadways at the following sources:

• Beavercreek Ordinances
• Ohio Bicycle Federation
• Ohio State Department of Transportation (DOT)

You can register you bicycle by utilizing Coplogic, the Police department's online reporting system. Select "Bicycle Registration" and fill out the form accordingly. 

The following locations have bicycle racks available to the public:

• Fifth Third Gateway Park
• Beavercreek Senior Center
• City Hall
• Community Park
• Grange Hall Road Creekside Trail Access
• Dominick Lofino Park
• Nutter Park
• Beavercreek Public Services Building

You can send an email to the Bikeway Advisory Committee for route, project, sign suggestions you may have to improve the trails or signage concerning the trails.

The Beavercreek Bikeway and Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee meets monthly and you are invited to attend any of those meetings and provide input at that time.Other biking organizations in the area include: 

• Dayton Cycling Club
• Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
• Miami Valley Rails to Trails Organization
• Ohio Bicycle Federation
• Pedalopolis

For residential properties, if you are building or replacing any structure on the property, including but not limited to a fence, deck, shed, pool, new home, garage, retaining wall, patio cover or any addition to a primary or accessory structure a zoning permit is required. Zoning permits are not required for interior remodeling, at grade patios, garage sales, temporary signs or driveways.

For commercial properties a zoning permit is necessary when occupying a new space, installing or replacing signage, building additions, façade renovations, parking lot renovations, construction or replacement of any new structures. Zoning permits are not required for interior remodeling that does not change the overall square footage of a tenant space. 

Please contact Greene County Building Regulation to obtain any building, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC permits.

You can apply for a permit in the online permit center or you can print out a paper application and deliver it to the Planning and Development Department. 

Zoning permit fees can be found in the fee schedule.

You can access the online web portal and follow the step-by-step instructions to complete and pay for a zoning permit online. Once the permit is approved you can schedule inspections through the portal.

The City of Beavercreek only issues zoning permits. Building permits, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, are issued by Greene County Building Regulation.

Fences are allowed to be placed up to the property line, but may not cross the property line. You can apply for a fence permit in the Online Permit Center. Property line disputes are not settled by the City of Beavercreek.

A detached garage requires an Accessory Structure Permit. An attached garage requires a Residential Zoning Permit. You can apply for either through the Online Permit Center. 

No, detached garages are accessory structures; therefore, the home must be built first.

A permit is not required if it is poured concrete or brick pavers at grade. If it is above grade or a covered patio, a Residential Zoning Permit is required which can be applied for in the Online Permit Center.

Yes. A Residential Zoning Permit is required, but there is no fee. You can apply for the permit in our Online Permit Center. 

Yes, replacing existing structures will require a new permit. You can apply for a zoning permit in the Online Permit Center. 

No, but signs advertising the sale may only be placed on private property and must be removed once the sale is over.

You will need to complete a Certificate of Use Compliance application in the Online Permit Center. Once you have received approval, you can apply for an Occupancy Permit from Greene County Building regulation. If signs will also be installed or replaced, the Permanent Sign permit must be completed for each sign. 

Section 158.145 of the Zoning Code (PDF) must be met for all new signage. Complete a permanent sign permit application in the Online Permit Center and include a copy of a site plan (for ground signs only) showing the exact location of the sign and a rendering of the sign containing exact measurements to indicate sign size. 

A commercial establishment can choose from 1 of the following 2 options per calendar year for a temporary ground sign or for an A-frame sign. Please note that some developments are not permitted to have any temporary signage. Permits for temporary signage can be obtained through the Online Permit Center:

• Two temporary signs per calendar year for a maximum of 15 continuous days
• One temporary sign each calendar year for a period of 30 continuous days

There must also be a period of 30 days between each sign placement.

Download a Political Sign Permit (PDF) to learn more.

An inspection must be performed by the zoning inspector after a zoning permit is approved and at least 24 hours before the structure is built or installed. 

Call the Planning and Development Department at (937) 427-5512 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection or visit the online permit center. For any structure requiring an inspection, either the post holes or footers must be dug, or stakes or spray paint should be used showing the locations of the structures.

During an inspection, the inspector will look to see that the approved permit matches what is being installed or constructed:

• The dimensions of the structure are the same as on the permit.
• The location of the structure is the same as on the permit.
• Setbacks are correct and are the same as on the permit.

If you have any questions, a staff member in the Department of Planning & Development  is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or you can call the department at (937) 427-5512 for additional information.

Approved zoning permits are valid for 6 months (180 days) from the date of issue.

Stormwater is water generated from storm events such as rain or snow. Stormwater runoff is the water that is from these events that flows over streets, lawns, fields, and buildings. This water travels to areas of lower elevation, such as lakes and streams. This runoff can also collect pollutants (debris, oil, grease, pesticides, fertilizers, etc.) that will eventually be received by lakes and streams.

The stormwater runoff from the City of Beavercreek eventually makes it to the Ohio River. The pollutants in the runoff add to the pollutants for other sources, such as industrial sites, other urbanized areas, and agricultural areas.

The City of Beavercreek developed the Beavercreek Stormwater Management Ordinance as part of compliance with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) regulations. The goal of this plan is to reduce pollutants in the city’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), storm water runoff, and outfalls.

This ordinance, along with the plan specified within, address 6 minimum control measures:

• Construction site storm water runoff controls
• Good Housekeeping and pollution prevention
• Illicit discharge detection and elimination
• Post construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment
• Public education and outreach
• Public Involvement and participation

There are a variety of ways that the public is involved with Beavercreek’s plan. The public plays a vital role in helping the City of Beavercreek implement the plan by helping the city manage the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), storm water runoff, and outfall by reporting issues observed with the current storm sewers, such as debris buildup, clogged outlets from detention areas, etc.

By helping to reduce litter at homes, businesses, and public areas, the public helps the appearance of the city. Water quality is also improved by reducing debris and other pollutants that can be included in runoff that makes its way to the MS4 and eventually water bodies throughout the city.

A role that the public plays with the management program that is essential to the success of Beavercreek’s Storm Water Management Program is the identifying and reporting of illicit discharges into the system. The public can report an illicit discharge a variety of ways.

To help reduce polluted stormwater runoff:

• Do not dump anything down a storm sewer or drain
• Place pet waste in a trash can
• Take the used oil from an oil change to an approved facility like the local auto shop for disposal
• Visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Storm Water website for further information
• Wash your car on the grass so that pollutants and excess water are infiltrated and filtered by the grass and soil

• Automotive fluids and household chemicals
• Car wash, laundry, and other industrial wastewater
• Sanitary wastewater (sewage)
• Septic tank waste
• Spills on roadways and other accidents

Welcome to the City of Beavercreek! We encourage you to check out our new resident webpage, which includes information on services and amenities offered by the city.

No, the city does not offer leaf or yard debris pick up because it does not have the proper machinery; however, many trash companies provide leaf pick up with your service contract. Contact your trash provider for additional information. 

For potholes, clogged catch basins, blocked storm pipes and other items that are part of the roadway and need maintenance, please contact Beavercreek's Public Service Division at publicworks@beavercreekohio.gov or call (937) 427-5540.

The Beavercreek Police Department has two certified child passenger seat safety technicians who can perform child safety seat checks for parents and caregivers. They can assist with proper installation and use of child safety seats. Please contact the officers directly to schedule an appointment: Officer Travis Sollars at sollarst@beavercreekohio.gov or Officer Noah Thomas at  thomasn@beavercreekohio.gov. 

Do not hang up on the 9-1-1 operator. Explain that the call was made in error and there is no emergency. If you hang up without doing this, the 9-1-1 operator will call you back, and if your line is busy or there is no answer, an officer will be sent out to investigate.

Visit the departments Records Section Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or mail in your request. Call (937) 427-5530 to obtain the cost of the report prior to mailing in your request. Payment must accompany the request, as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The Beavercreek Police Department has a prescription drug drop-off box located on the mezzanine level of the building lobby. You can bring in unwanted medications in pill or capsule form at any time. You must first remove them from individual packaging and containers and place in a clear bag before depositing in the box. We do not accept pill bottles, boxes, or blister packs. We also cannot accept creams, liquids, sprays, inhalers, needles, syringes, EpiPens, ointments, suspensions and fluids. The drop box is for residential use only. 

You can submit anonymous tips on your smartphone through our new tip411 Mobile app. If you do not have a smartphone, you can also text your message or tip to 847411 and enter the keyword "BeavercreekPD" followed by your text message. Click here for more details. 

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office processes both BCI and FBI (state and federal) Web Checks at its offices located at 2295 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia, OH 45385. Civilian fingerprinting is also handled at that location. For more information, click here to view the Greene County Sheriff's Office webpage.

You can bring the ticket and fine to the Communications Section at the police department, 24 hours a day, or you can mail it to the address on the citation. Remember, this citation DOES NOT go on your driving record.

Yes, you can utilize Coplogic, the department's online reporting system. It will help you identify whether you need to contact an officer directly, depending on the nature of the report, and then guide you through the process.

If you want to make a complaint, comment or compliment about the treatment you received or the actions of an officer, please contact the on-duty supervisor to discuss your experience. You can also utilize Coplogic to report your comments.

You can submit your request one of three ways: either through a fillable Vacation House Check form; by downloading, completing, and scanning a Vacation House Check PDF form to admin@beavercreekohio.gov, or by utilizing "Coplogic" (our online reporting system), and selecting option #12. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Assessments are filed annually with the County Auditor in September. The assessment will appear on the property tax bill. Any code enforcement fees that have not been assessed to the property will need to be paid to the city’s finance department. To inquire if there is currently an unpaid code enforcement fine on a Beavercreek property, please contact the finance department at (937) 427-5511. To expedite the search, please have the parcel number or street address on hand.

The City of Beavercreek does not impose an income tax on either residents or businesses.

The City has a decentralized purchasing process. Vendor lists are maintained by the department that generates the bids and awards the contracts. Please contact the appropriate department to let them know what services you provide and to be contacted for future bids.

Please contact (937) 427-5549 or (937) 427-5514 or email parks@beavercreekohio.gov for sales information and costs.

When a cemetery plot or grave is purchased, the cemetery retains ownership of the land. The purchase allows the owner the right to be buried on cemetery property. The burial right ownership is in perpetuity. It can be transferred to a family or willed to another family member or friend; however, if the lot remains empty after 50 years from the date of purchase, the original owner’s family has the right to renew it for another 50 years. If this does not occur, the lot or grave will revert back to the city.

Anyone can be buried in a plot as long as the original deed owner (or heir of the deed owner) signs an affidavit allowing a person to be buried in the plot.

No, you can only sell graves or lots back to the city at the original purchase price. Please contact us for more information.

Information about the decedents buried at the City of Beavercreek cemeteries can be accessed through the "Grave Discover" link on our website. Records are updated regularly, so check back for more information. If you are having trouble, please call our office at (937) 427-5549.

No, Mount Zion Shoup Cemetery is privately owned and operated. It is located across the street from Mount Zion Park Cemetery, which the city does manage, and has lots and graves available for purchase.

All Beavercreek cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk year-round.

No, but donations of trees, shrubs, and other plants are accepted.

Headstones made of natural material is allowed. It must fit on the grave and cannot overlap onto other graves or into the walkways.

Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Culture is located at 789 Orchard Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45434.

The Parks, Recreation & Culture Division's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is no fee to utilize park shelters, but it is recommended that you make a reservation in advance.

Yes, click here for more information on how to reserve a park shelter online.

Beavercreek's Parks, Recreation & Culture Division offers several rental facilities. Click here for information. 

Beavercreek's Parks, Recreation & Culture Division offers dozens of activities and programs throughout the year. From dance, to fitness, arts and crafts, and music - there's a class or program for everyone! To view a full list and register for classes and programs, click here.

The Veterans Memorial offers the opportunity to enshrine yourself or a loved one in a place of honor. Brick space is available for all who served in the United States' military. Click here for more information. 

You must be 55 and older. Click here for more information on how to become a member.