What is considered the road right-of-way and whose responsibility is it?
The road right-of-way is land reserved for public purposes such as utilities, walkways, and drainage. Maintenance of the right-of-way, including turf and vegetation, is the responsibility of the landowner. The right-of-way in most residential areas is 10 feet from the edge of pavement or, in some cases, from the road edge to the backside of the sidewalk. All improvements or excavations within the right-of-way require an approved permit from the Road Department.

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1. Why are my tax dollars spent on Austin Landing?
2. Am I allowed to have a basketball goal in or near the street?
3. Who is responsible for sidewalk and curb repairs in front of my home?
4. Why does the snowplow driver push snow back in my driveway?
5. Why doesn't the snowplow driver plow to the center of the street or cul-de-sac?
6. What do I do if my mailbox is knocked over during a winter weather event?
7. How do I report a pothole in the street?
8. Why did leaf crews collect in front of my house only 1 time this season?
9. Why did the township cut my leaf collection services?
10. What is considered the road right-of-way and whose responsibility is it?
11. Who do I call for refuse collection scheduling and questions?
12. My street was recently resurfaced. Why isn't it smooth?
13. What is Slurry Seal? Why does the Township use Slurry Seal?
14. Who is responsible for the roadway drainage system?
15. Who do I call if the street is flooding?
16. Who maintains my sanitary sewer system?
17. Do I need a permit for upgrades to my property?
18. Who do I call for a water main break in the street or a damaged fire hydrant?
19. Who do I call for a street light outage?
20. Who is responsible for a tree down blocking in the road?
21. Who is responsible for maintaining trees and vegetation on my property?
22. What do I do if I have a problem in my backyard?
23. Are Public Works employees really considered trained professionals?