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Norwich Township adopts right-of-way regulations under Ohio law
Summary
The Board adopted a resolution under Section 5571.14 of the Ohio Revised Code establishing an inspection, notice, and removal process for objects in township rights-of-way and authorizing expense certification to the county tax duplicate.
Norwich Township trustees on March 3 adopted a resolution establishing rules for objects within township rights-of-way and a process for inspection, notice and, when necessary, removal.
The resolution cites Section 5571.14 of the Ohio Revised Code and directs the township administrator or road superintendent to inspect reported objects. If an object is found to impede the roadway or create a safety hazard, the township will consult the Franklin County Engineers' Office and, if applicable, the Hilliard Division of Police to determine safety concerns. If the Board declares an object a public nuisance, property owners will receive an Order of Removal and have 30 days to comply. If owners fail to remove an identified obstruction, the Board may remove it and certify the expenses to the Franklin County Auditor for collection on the property tax duplicate under state law.
The resolution also authorizes the chair or a designee to send removal orders by certified mail and permits the township to use its own personnel and equipment or contract for removal. Trustees voted to adopt the resolution with the recorded vote of Trustee seat vacant, Hykes—Yes, Rothenberg—Yes.
The resolution text was entered into the record and is intended to provide an administrative path to address fences, berms, vegetation, or other objects that interfere with road maintenance or public travel in Norwich Township.
