Engineering Department - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is my sewer lateral located?

ANSWER: There are only records indicating where the sewer lateral comes from the main sewer to the right of way. There are no records indicating where the laterals are located on the property.

Q. Is there any uncertified assessments for this address?

ANSWER: Several lots have uncertified assessments. Contact the Engineering Department with the address and lot number of the property.

Q. Do I need a permit?

ANSWER: If the work being done is in the right of way, a permit is necessary. Permits consist of open pavement/right of way, sanitary sewer construction/repair, storm sewer construction/repair, concrete sidewalk/approach/curb, and special tap-in fees.

Q. Do you provide surveying services or locating your property pins?

ANSWER: No, you must hire your own private surveyor.

Q. Does the City of Barberton have assistance for sidewalk replacement?

ANSWER: Yes. This year (2005), the City of Barberton has received a grant from the Barberton Community Foundation in the amount of $50,000 for our Sidewalk Program. The City will also be investing an additional $50,000 to assist property owners of one- and two-family dwellings in the replacement of defective sidewalk. The property owners will be assessed 60% and the City will pay the remaining 40% of the cost.

Applications to participate in the program may be obtained at the City of Barberton Engineering Department, 576 W Park Ave, Barberton OH  44203.

If you have any questions concerning the sidewalk program, please call the Barberton Engineering Department at 330-848-6724 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or email engineering@cityofbarberton.com with "Sidewalk" in the Subject.