Please note that City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
Refuse and Recycling collection will NOT be affected by the holiday and will run on its regular collection schedule.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Blair Ave. between Rush Ave. and North Park St. is now open. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Blair Ave. between Rush Ave. and North Park St. is temporarily closed for a water main repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to open back up later today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Miami Ave. between Omaha Rd. and Park St. is now Open. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Miami Ave. between Omaha Rd. and Park St. is temporarily closed for a water main repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to open back up later today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🍫 Chocolate Walk is TOMORROW in Downtown Bellefontaine! 🍫
After weeks of freezing temps, the snow is finally melting and it almost feels like a heat wave — the perfect excuse to get out, stretch your legs, and treat yourself (and your sweetie!) to something delicious.
Downtown Days Bellefontaine’s Chocolate Walk features 20+ sweet treats from amazing downtown businesses!
Whether it’s a date night, friends outing, or just a well-deserved treat for yourself, this is your chance to enjoy downtown and satisfy your sweet tooth.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast — grab yours now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979787536817?aff=oddtdtcreator
After weeks of freezing temps, the snow is finally melting and it almost feels like a heat wave — the perfect excuse to get out, stretch your legs, and treat yourself (and your sweetie!) to something delicious.
Downtown Days Bellefontaine’s Chocolate Walk features 20+ sweet treats from amazing downtown businesses!
Whether it’s a date night, friends outing, or just a well-deserved treat for yourself, this is your chance to enjoy downtown and satisfy your sweet tooth.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast — grab yours now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979787536817?aff=oddtdtcreator
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
Records Commission will meet at 2:00 PM on February 18, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Records Commission will meet at 2:00 PM on February 18, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Iroquois Rd. is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience!
Notice of Public Meeting:
Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on February 10, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
The complete text of the agenda, each ordinance or resolution may be found on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/.../page/meeting-notices or at the Mayor's Office at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Prior to the City Council Meeting there is a special meeting beginning at 6:30 to hear an update of strategic planning with the Ohio Plan.
Iroquois Road between Dakota and Irving will be temporarily closed today for a water main repair. Please avoid this area if possible. The road is expected to reopen this afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
PER SHERIFF RANDALL J DODDS LOGAN COUNTY IS NO LONGER UNDER A SNOW EMERGENCY
City of Bellefontaine – Service Notice from Republic Services
Republic Services has informed the City of Bellefontaine that their drivers are currently experiencing difficulty accessing trash cans and bags due to snow and other obstructions. In some cases, drivers have also been injured while attempting to reach blocked containers.
We kindly ask all residents to please ensure there is a clear and safe path to your trash cans and bags on your scheduled collection day. This includes removing snow, ice, or other obstacles so drivers can safely and efficiently provide service.
Your cooperation will help prevent injuries and allow Republic Services to complete collections more quickly and reliably for all residents.
Thank you for your assistance and continued support.
Republic Services has informed the City of Bellefontaine that their drivers are currently experiencing difficulty accessing trash cans and bags due to snow and other obstructions. In some cases, drivers have also been injured while attempting to reach blocked containers.
We kindly ask all residents to please ensure there is a clear and safe path to your trash cans and bags on your scheduled collection day. This includes removing snow, ice, or other obstacles so drivers can safely and efficiently provide service.
Your cooperation will help prevent injuries and allow Republic Services to complete collections more quickly and reliably for all residents.
Thank you for your assistance and continued support.
PER SHERIFF DODDS LOGAN COUNTY IS NOW UNDER A LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
⚠️ City of Bellefontaine – Sidewalk Safety Call to Action ⚠️
This is not a reminder — this is a call to action.
Many sidewalks throughout our city remain covered with snow and ice, creating unsafe conditions for students walking to school and bus stops, as well as for other residents who rely on them each day. Property owners and residents are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their property.
City Ordinance Requirements:
1406.04 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
1406.05 REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS
Property owners, occupants, or persons having care of property abutting a sidewalk are required to remove snow within the first four hours after daylight following a snowfall. When sidewalks are covered with ice, they must be made safe and passable by removing the ice or applying sand, salt, or other suitable substances.
Please take action today and clear your sidewalks.
If you have already done so, thank you. If you know a neighbor who may need assistance, please consider lending a hand. A few minutes of your time can make a significant difference in ensuring our children and community members can travel safely.
Let’s work together to keep Bellefontaine safe and accessible for everyone!
This is not a reminder — this is a call to action.
Many sidewalks throughout our city remain covered with snow and ice, creating unsafe conditions for students walking to school and bus stops, as well as for other residents who rely on them each day. Property owners and residents are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their property.
City Ordinance Requirements:
1406.04 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
1406.05 REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS
Property owners, occupants, or persons having care of property abutting a sidewalk are required to remove snow within the first four hours after daylight following a snowfall. When sidewalks are covered with ice, they must be made safe and passable by removing the ice or applying sand, salt, or other suitable substances.
Please take action today and clear your sidewalks.
If you have already done so, thank you. If you know a neighbor who may need assistance, please consider lending a hand. A few minutes of your time can make a significant difference in ensuring our children and community members can travel safely.
Let’s work together to keep Bellefontaine safe and accessible for everyone!
Notice is hereby given that a continuation of the February 3, 2026, hearing will be held in Council Chambers before the Bellefontaine City Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00p.m. for the following requests.
Bart Barok, Sox Real Estate, 5979 Dublin Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 is requesting variances for the property located at the southwest corner of County Road 11 and Township Road 216, Bellefontaine which is currently zoned R1. Variances to R1 zoning include permitting a minimum lot width of 60', a minimum lot size of 7,800 sq. ft., minimum front yard setback of 20-feet, minimum rear yard depth of 30-feet, and minimum side yard widths of 5-feet with a total side yard combined width of 10-ft. Additionally, he is asking for an exception to exclude single family lots from side yard modifications identified in chapter 1155.05(a) of City of Bellefontaine Codified Ordinances, so the side yard setback is 5' with no further modifications for this property. This property is currently zoned R-1 One-Family Residence District.
The application forms, maps and other pertinent information are on file in the office of the City Engineer for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Bart Barok, Sox Real Estate, 5979 Dublin Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 is requesting variances for the property located at the southwest corner of County Road 11 and Township Road 216, Bellefontaine which is currently zoned R1. Variances to R1 zoning include permitting a minimum lot width of 60', a minimum lot size of 7,800 sq. ft., minimum front yard setback of 20-feet, minimum rear yard depth of 30-feet, and minimum side yard widths of 5-feet with a total side yard combined width of 10-ft. Additionally, he is asking for an exception to exclude single family lots from side yard modifications identified in chapter 1155.05(a) of City of Bellefontaine Codified Ordinances, so the side yard setback is 5' with no further modifications for this property. This property is currently zoned R-1 One-Family Residence District.
The application forms, maps and other pertinent information are on file in the office of the City Engineer for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Hillcrest Drive is back open after water main repairs. Thanks for your patience!
Road Closure
Hillcrest Drive is currently closed while crews repair a water main break. Please avoid the area and plan to use an alternate route. We appreciate your patience while the work is completed saf
The storm has passed and temperatures are now above zero. We kindly remind all residents that it is the responsibility of the owner, occupant, or any person having the care of a building abutting a sidewalk to remove snow and ice from that sidewalk. (City Ordinances 1406.04 and 1406.05)
Accessible sidewalks are essential for the safety of everyone in our community, including students, pedestrians, and individuals who rely on safe walkways to reach their destinations. Your prompt attention helps ensure that everyone can travel safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our city safe and accessible.
Accessible sidewalks are essential for the safety of everyone in our community, including students, pedestrians, and individuals who rely on safe walkways to reach their destinations. Your prompt attention helps ensure that everyone can travel safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our city safe and accessible.
The City of Bellefontaine has received multiple complaints and concerns regarding streets not being adequately plowed following recent snowfall. One of the primary issues affecting snow removal is vehicles parked on city streets for extended periods of time, which prevents snow plows from fully clearing the roadway.
Residents who have vehicles parked on the street and who have access to alternative off-street parking, such as driveways, are asked to please use those options so the Street Department can safely and effectively clear the streets.
Please be reminded that City Ordinance 351.15 prohibits vehicles from being parked on a city street for longer than 72 hours, and City Ordinance 303.09 prohibits leaving junk or unlicensed vehicles on public or private property. Some vehicles currently parked on city streets have not been moved since before the snowfall that occurred last Sunday. These vehicles are subject to parking violations. If a vehicle meets the definition of a junk vehicle while parked on a city street, it is subject to tow.
Help us help you by moving vehicles off the street whenever possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Residents who have vehicles parked on the street and who have access to alternative off-street parking, such as driveways, are asked to please use those options so the Street Department can safely and effectively clear the streets.
Please be reminded that City Ordinance 351.15 prohibits vehicles from being parked on a city street for longer than 72 hours, and City Ordinance 303.09 prohibits leaving junk or unlicensed vehicles on public or private property. Some vehicles currently parked on city streets have not been moved since before the snowfall that occurred last Sunday. These vehicles are subject to parking violations. If a vehicle meets the definition of a junk vehicle while parked on a city street, it is subject to tow.
Help us help you by moving vehicles off the street whenever possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Huge thanks to Wrock Bottom for providing lunch to our Street Department today! It’s been a long week cleaning up the streets, and this was greatly appreciated. Your support means a lot to our crew! 🙌
