⚠️ 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! 🙌
Dowell Avenue is now open to all traffic. Thank you for your patience!
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – DOWELL AVE.
Dowell Avenue is currently closed to through traffic due to a water main repair in the area.
Access Information:
• Logan View Complex, the helicopter pad, and Los Cabos : Accessible from N. Main Street
• Urgent Care and Cobblestone Hotel : Accessible from Rush Avenue
Please use extreme caution when traveling near the work zone and avoid the area if possible to allow crews to work safely and efficiently.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are being completed.
PER SHERIFF DODDS LOGAN COUNTY HAS LIFTED THE LEVEL 1 AT THIS TIME
With very cold temperatures in the forecast, now is the time to protect your home’s plumbing. Frozen pipes can burst and cause costly damage. Here are simple steps you can take to prevent problems:
Let faucets drip:
A small, steady drip (especially from faucets on exterior walls) keeps water moving and helps prevent freezing.
Open cabinet doors:
If you have sinks on outside walls, open the cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.
Keep your thermostat consistent:
Do not lower your heat at night. Keep your home at at least 55°F, even if you’re away.
Seal drafts:
Cold air coming in through gaps near pipes can cause freezing. Use towels or insulation to block drafts around windows, doors, and foundation vents.
Disconnect garden hoses:
Remove hoses from outdoor spigots and shut off interior valves if you have them.
Know the signs of a freeze:
Low or no water flow could mean a frozen pipe. If this happens, contact a plumber. If a pipe bursts, shut off your home’s main water valve immediately.
Taking these steps now can help you avoid major issues later.
A huge THANK YOU to our Street Department crews who have been working around the clock to clean up what Mother Nature left behind. Snow days don’t mean days off for this team!
Today, crews were hard at work clearing piles of snow throughout downtown Bellefontaine to keep streets safe and accessible for residents, businesses, and visitors. Early mornings, cold temps, and heavy equipment are all part of the job—and they tackle it with dedication and grit so the rest of us can get where we need to go safely.
We truly appreciate your long hours, commitment, and hard work—no matter the weather! 👏❄️
Republic Trash and Recycling collection in the City of Bellefontaine will be delayed by one day.
Republic Services will be collecting Monday's scheduled route today.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Republic Services will be collecting Monday's scheduled route today.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
SHERIFF RANDY DODDS HAS DOWNGRADED TO A LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
Notice of Public Meeting:
Bellefontaine Park Board will meet at 5:00 PM on January 27, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Bellefontaine Park Board will meet at 5:00 PM on January 27, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Notice of Public Meeting:
Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on January 27, 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.
Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on January 27, 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.
PER SHERIFF RANDALL J DODDS, LOGAN COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A LEVEL TWO SNOW EMERGENCY AT THIS TIME.
Message for the Municipal Court:
If you have a court hearing scheduled for Monday, January 26th, the court will be contacting you Tuesday the 27th to reschedule.
If you have a court hearing scheduled for Monday, January 26th, the court will be contacting you Tuesday the 27th to reschedule.
PER SHERIFF RADALL J DODDS, LOGAN COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A LEVEL THREE SNOW EMERGENCY AT THIS TIME.
LEVEL 3 - ALL ROADWAYS ARE CLOSED TO NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. NO ONE SHOULD BE DRIVING IN THESE CONDITIONS UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO TRAVEL OR A PERSONAL EMERGENCY EXISTS. ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR EMPLOYER TO SEE IF THEY SHOULD REPORT TO WORK. THOSE TRAVELING ON THE ROADS MAY SUBJECT THEMSELVES TO ARREST.
LEVEL 3 - ALL ROADWAYS ARE CLOSED TO NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. NO ONE SHOULD BE DRIVING IN THESE CONDITIONS UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO TRAVEL OR A PERSONAL EMERGENCY EXISTS. ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR EMPLOYER TO SEE IF THEY SHOULD REPORT TO WORK. THOSE TRAVELING ON THE ROADS MAY SUBJECT THEMSELVES TO ARREST.
City of Bellefontaine Notice
❄️ Due to inclement weather conditions, all city offices for non-essential staff will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26.
Trash and recycling collection will be delayed.
City offices and services will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 27.
Thank you to all those that are workin to keep us safe and clear the streets!
