Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but they must be kept on a leash at all times unless they are within the designated and fenced area of the dog park located at Symmes Park. View the park rules (PDF). Please contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000 if a problem is observed concerning dogs within Symmes Township parks. If it is an emergency, call 911.

Yes. Rooms are available for use for Federal, State, or other local government agencies and public, non-profit, and non-discriminatory organizations whose meetings are open to the general public. (No weddings, reunions, birthday parties, etc. are allowed at this time.) A Facilities Reservation form (PDF) must be filled out and approved beforehand.

Room Capacity

• Township Administration Meeting Room - Capacity 50 people (with chairs)
• Safety Center Large Meeting Room - Capacity 75 people with tables and chairs, 110 people without chairs
• Safety Center Small Meeting Room - Capacity 25 people (with tables and chairs)
• Safety Center Executive Conference Room - Capacity 8 to 60 people

Vendors are allowed to sell products door to door if they have been issued a Transient Vendor permit by the Township office.  An identification badge must be prominently displayed at all times. If you encounter any problems contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000. Non-profit sales such as those conducted by student organizations and Boy and Girl Scout troops do not require a permit.

Yes, Symmes Township has adopted a resolution that controls barking dogs. See the resolution (PDF). If you have a problem with a barking dog in your neighborhood, please contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000.

Symmes Township maintains a lovely dog park within Symmes Park at 11600 Lebanon Road. Within the fenced confines of the dog park area, owners may allow their dogs to run free off-leash. The hours of operation for the dog park are the same as the park (please reference the park rules (PDF)). The dog park is closed seasonally, from approximately the end of October to mid-April depending upon weather conditions.  The dog park may also be closed based on weather and/or field conditions.

No. 

Rumpke will pick up a total of 10 (35 gallon) bags per service day during leaf bag season.  Rumpke offers additional yard waste removal services. 

No. In most circumstances, Ohio Townships are prohibited from imposing general income or earnings taxes. Residents and businesses within Symmes Township pay no local income taxes.

No, under Ohio law, townships do not have the authority to regulate generally the discharge of firearms or hunting within the Township. However, such activities are prohibited within Symmes Township parks. Symmes Township is a densely populated urban area. Anyone undertaking these activities must follow all applicable state laws and accept a significant degree of personal responsibility. For more information, please contact Lt. Mike Tarr at 513-683-3444. For an immediate issue, please contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000. If it is an emergency, dial 911.

One of the most popular ways to memorialize a loved one is by purchasing a memorial tree at one of our parks. The memorial tree provides a meaningful and living remembrance and gives back to the community. The cost is $500 which includes a tree and 4-inch by 6-inch bronze plaque with up to a maximum of three lines of text. Memorials may only be purchased by Symmes Township residents or business owners. Non-residents may purchase memorials for a relative who was at one time a Symmes Township resident.

View more information about tree memorials (PDF).

Symmes Township has established a public records policy to make public documents easily accessible. View the policy (PDF). Please contact the Township office at 513-683-6644.

Park shelters are available for rental from April 15 to October 15 between the hours of 11 am and park closing. Resident and non-resident fees apply.

To make a reservation, please call the Township office at 513-683-6644. A deposit and Maintenance Impact Fee will be required within three working days after the reservation is made or the reservation will be canceled. Payment of the deposit must be made with a check; no cash will be accepted. View a list of fees (PDF).

Online shelter reservation will be coming soon!

Yes, view the document to see the Township's noise resolution (PDF). For questions, please contact Lt. Mike Tarr at 513-683-3444. For an immediate issue, please contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000.

Symmes Township has adopted formal rules governing activity in all Symmes Township parks. Please review the rules (PDF). 

Please also see "Dogs" and "Park Shelter Reservations" in the FAQ's.

If a vehicle is parked on the roadway which is either junk or inoperable, it is treated as an abandoned vehicle. The deputy will mark the tires and place an orange sticker on the vehicle and after 72 hours if the vehicle is not moved it will be towed as an abandoned vehicle. Any other Township-enforced parking regulations are generally indicated on existing street signs. For questions, please contact Lt. Paul Nabor at 513-683-3344.

Yes, a permit and inspection are required by the Symmes Township Service Department; please contact Will Burns. There is a fee of $50. For unaccepted subdivision streets and county roads, a permit needs to be obtained from the Hamilton County Engineer's office at 513-946-4250.

No; however, only one sign not to exceed 6 square feet is allowed on the property. No signs advertising the garage sale are allowed on any streets or public right-of-way.

No. Roadside solicitations are unsafe and prohibited under Ohio law. Please contact the Sheriff's office at 513-677-7000 to report this activity.

For assistance with possible zoning violations, please contact the Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Department at 513-946-4550. If you need further assistance, please contact Emily Witte at 513-946-4473.

Contact Will Burns. The Symmes Township Services Department appreciates receiving tips and information about conditions found by the public concerning Township facilities. 

No, vehicles may not be parked on the front lawn. The Zoning inspector can help with this issue. Please contact Emily Witte at 513-946-4473.

Contact Wayne Gates. Under the Ohio Revised Code, some circumstances allow the Township to declare a property a "nuisance" and help abate the conditions. 

Please see Resolution G2012-25 (PDF) for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Will Burns.

Every new mailbox design should be reviewed and receive the Postmaster General's (PMG) seal of approval. If you opt to construct your own mailbox, it must meet the same standards as manufactured boxes.

Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when installing your mailbox:

• Position your mailbox 41 inches to 45 inches above ground level
• Place your mailbox 6 inches to 8 inches back from the curb
• A 4" x 4" wooden support or a 2" diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe is recommended for the post
• Put your house or apartment number in the mailbox

Contact Luanne Felter. Under the Ohio Revised Code, some circumstances allow the Township to declare a property a "nuisance" and help abate the conditions. 

The Township covers all accepted and dedicated subdivision streets within subdivisions. The Township transitioned to blue street signs for easier identification. If you have a concern please contact Will Burns, Public Works Director. For issues on a county road, please call Hamilton County at 513-946-4979.

See the Symmes Township Zoning Resolution (PDF) and the Symmes Township Zoning Map (PDF). 

Symmes Township contracts with the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission for administration, but maintains its own zoning. For general information, please contact the Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Department at 513-946-4550. If you need assistance, please contact Thomas Stahlheber at 513-946-4470.

Call the Hamilton County Hazardous Waste Hotline at 513-946-7700 or visit their website.

The Symmes Township Library is a branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Symmes Township library can be reached at (513)369-6001.

Rumpke offers curbside recycling for residents. If you do not have an account with Rumpke, the Township offers drop-off recycling at the Township Administration building which is located at 9323 Union Cemetery Road, Symmes Township 45140.

The Township's electric aggregation supplier is Dynegy. Find more information.

The Township's gas aggregation supplier is AEP Energy. Find more information.

If you are not able to have your question(s) answered, please contact Energy Alliances at (513)794-5555.

Energy Choice Ohio provide a supplier comparison chart to easily compare current rates.

Notify Duke Energy

• Call Duke Energy at 513-651-4182 
• Report Online

Symmes Township has multiple water providers.  Visit Hamilton County's interactive map to determine who provides water at an address.

Residents contract for their own trash pick up. Companies that service the area are:

• Republic 513-771-4200
• Rumpke 513-742-2900
• City of Loveland Water (If you receive Loveland water) 513-683-0150

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has put together a fact sheet to help with some of the more frequently asked questions regarding common water rights issues. Obtain a copy of the fact sheet (PDF).

For animals in the street:

• Subdivision streets are maintained by the Township - Symmes Township Service Department; Please report the animal through our Citizen Request Tracker portal.
• Hamilton County maintained roads - Hamilton County Road Maintenance at 513-946-4979
• State-maintained roads - Ohio Department of Transportation at 513-821-1409

If an animal is in a yard, driveway, or elsewhere, the homeowner is responsible and will need to call a local animal removal service or exterminator.

Contact Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society at 513-541-7387. The agency transports wild or companion animals that are sick, injured, or distressed for medical treatment by a network of caring and concerned veterinary hospitals if the owner's whereabouts are unknown. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.