Fire Department 419-531-4849

How often are fire hydrants tested?
Fire hydrants are tested each year on a street-by-street basis to make sure they are functioning properly. Sometimes this testing causes water to be rusty. There is no risk to the public. If you notice rusty water, run your faucet until it until clears. If the rusty water causes discoloration in your laundry, call us - we have a laundry product for this purpose.

Does the Fire Department do CPR training for residents?
The Fire Department conducts CPR training for residents in coordination with our Community Education and Recreation Coordinator, Bev Gottlieb. Call Bev at 419-537-9852 for this year’s schedule.

Does OHFD do fire inspections of homes?
OHFD will be happy to inspect your home and provide a list of suggestions to help make your home safe from fire danger. Call us to schedule.

Police Department 419-531-4211

We’re going on vacation. Can I get my house checked?
Absolutely. Simply call us and let us know when you’ll be gone and call us again when you return. This is one of our most popular services. Last year OHPD performed over 9,000 house checks for residents.

My parents live in the village, but we live out of town. Can you check on them?
OHPD is pleased to offer the “Are You OK?” daily call program for concerned relatives of Village residents. Simply give us a phone number and name and we will call every day at about the same time to make sure that everything is ok.

Do we need to get our bicycles licensed in the Village?
The Village offers registration for bicycles at no charge. Simply stop in with all the information on your bike and we will provide an adhesive sticker for easy identification. Registeration is helpful for tracking down and identifying missing bikes.

My neighbor has a green house number sign. Where can I get one?
OHPD produces these signs for residents at a cost of $25 per sign. Please call for additional information or to place an order.

Refuse, Leaf Pickup, Tree Limbs 419-536-1111

Is it okay to put trash in heavy duty plastic bags instead of trash cans?
While most residents use trash cans, we actually prefer plastic bags since they are much easier to deal with on pickup day. The only caveat is that they should NOT be put out until pick up morning, since certain nocturnal animals love to search for food and can rip through plastic fairly easily.

Where should I place refuse for pickup?
One of the attractive feature of the Village is that you do not have to take your refuse to the curb. Select a convenient location near your back door or garage that is easily accessible by our crew. If you have special needs, please give us call and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

I’ve heard that yard waste cannot be picked up with my refuse. What should I do with it?
Yard waste can be dropped off free of charge at Clean Wood Recycling located at 6505 W. Bancroft. Residents can also subscribe through the Village to have a private contractor collect yard waste at the curb each week from April through October.

Please see the Refuse, Recycling & Streets section for details.Where should I place my raked leaves?
In the fall the Village collects leaves at the curb. Leaves should be raked into piles at the curb. Please make sure there are no tree limbs or other materials in the leaf piles as these will damage equipment and greatly slow the pick up. A leaf collection schedule will be posted on this site in the fall.

The storm knocked down some tree limbs. What should I do?
Limbs which have fallen due to storm damage will be collected at the curb. Feel free to call the Village when you need this service. The crews pick up limbs after their regular routes, so it may be a few days before they are collected. We do not pick up limbs or other debris from routine trimming. Please use Clean Wood Recycling, 6504 W. Bancroft, for disposal of these materials.

The street light is out. Who should I call?
Just give us a call at the main Village office and we’ll be out to replace the light.

Property Improvements/Zoning 419-536-1111

What is the Zoning Permit process?
Zoning permits are required for most improvements and are issued by the Village Manager at no charge, often while-you-wait. Zoning forms can be downloaded from this website. Call the Village Manager to discuss projects and any additional requirements. If the project requires a building permit, it will be issued by Lucas County, 419.213.2990. Following is a list of projects requiring a zoning permit:
-New homes, or additions to homes
-Accessory structures, such as detached garages or storage sheds
-Swimming pools
-Fences
-Installation of any new impervious surface, such as a driveway or tennis court
-Installation of a new roof
-Installation of new heating/air-conditioning or plumbing work
-Signs

We want to add a fence on our property. What’s the procedure?
Installation of a fence in the Village requires a zoning permit from the Village. Many contractors are already familiar with our requirements and will complete the paperwork for residents. The maximum height for fences is 48 inches. There are also location requirements, which are detailed in the Zoning Ordinance. See the Zoning page to review the Zoning Ordinance or to download a zoning form.

What is a zoning variance and what is the procedure to obtain one?
A zoning variance can be requested for a project that falls outside the specifications in the zoning code. Requests for variances are reviewed by the Zoning Commission. The Zoning Commission meets on an as needed basis, generally once a month. To request a variance, the resident needs to supply a letter describing the project with drawings, plans, etc. Information about the requested variance and the date of the zoning meeting will be sent to residents in the area.

Income Taxes 419-536-6502

Is there someone to help us with our income taxes?
The Village tax office will be happy to complete your Village tax return for you or answer any questions you may have. Feel free to stop in, or call the Tax Office at 419.536.6502.

Where can I get Tax Forms?
These forms are downloadable on this web site and are also available at the tax office on the second floor of the municipal building.

Council Meetings 419-536-1111

Can anyone attend meetings of Village Council?
All Village Council and committee meetings are open to the public. Council meetings are usually held the first or second Monday of every month at 7:30 pm. See the calendar on the website for a schedule of meetings.

Can I get copies of council minutes?
All minutes are available at the adminstration building. Additionally, minutes of recent meetings of Village Council are downloadable on this site.