Frequently Asked Questions
My neighbor's dog barks all the time. What can I do?
Per Ordinance 618.07 "No person shall keep or harbor
with the City any dog which by barking, biting, howling,
or in any way or manner injures or disturbs quiet of any
other person, or which destroys or damages any other person's
lawn, tree, shrub, plant, building or other property."
Should you have a neighbor that has a dog that is in violation
of any of the above, contact the Beachwood Police Department
at (216) 464-2343.
What time can an outside party go till at night?
Midnight, as long as there are no complaints.
What are the curfews for children/teenagers in Beachwood?
Per Ordinance 648.11 (a) "No child twelve or under
shall be upon the streets or sidewalks during the period
from darkness to dawn, and no child between the ages of
twelve and sixteen shall be on the streets or sidewalks
between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am, and no child
between the ages of sixteen and eighteen shall not be on
the streets or sidewalks between 12:00 am and 6:00 am.,
unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or some responsible
person over the age of twenty-one years." For any
further information, please call the Beachwood Police Department
at (216) 464-2343.
Is overnight street parking allowed on City streets?
Parking is not allowed on Beachwood streets between 3:00
am and 6:00 am. If you have an overnight visitor who must
park on the street, notify the Police Department.
I have rusty water. What do I do?
Turn on the cold water in one sink until it runs
clear, which will take approximately five to ten minutes.
If brown water has affected your laundry, please call the
Fire Department at (216) 292-1965 for a box of rust remover. "Rust" is
usually caused from Hydrant Flushing in your area.
Are fireworks permitted in Beachwood?
Fireworks not authorized by the City are prohibited.
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Who operates the indoor pool at the High School?
The Board of Education operates the indoor pool. They
can be contacted at (216) 464-2600.
How do I register for Recreation programs?
You may register in person or by phone (216) 292-1970
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. By Fax Machine,
24-hours a day at (216) 292-1976 (with Credit Card Payment
information). Or place registration form in Community
Services
Drop-in-Box any time of the day or night, which is located
right outside the entrance to City Hall. Forms may also be mailed to:
25325 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood
Ohio 44122.
How do I register for the Senior Transportation Van
Service?
See our Senior Transportation
page.
How do I register for Senior Programs?
You may register in person or by phone (216) 595-3733
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Or place
registration form in our Drop-in-Box any time of the day or
night, which is located right outside the entrance to City
Hall. Forms may also be mailed to: 25325 Fairmount Boulevard, Beachwood
Ohio 44122.
Is there an ordinance requiring owner's to clean-up
after their pets?
Yes, Ordinance 618.12 (d)..."Where the owner, keeper
or harborer of such animal immediately removes all feces
deposited by such animal and disposes of same in a sanitary
manner, such nuisance shall be considered abated."
Do I need a permit to hold a garage sale?
Yes, permits may be purchased at the Building Department
from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Contact
the Building Department at (216) 292-1914 for additional
information.
Do I need a bicycle license?
Yes, the City requires a one-time license and registration
for all bicycles. Bring serial number and make and model
information to the Police Department to receive your complimentary
license.
Does Beachwood have a bicycle helmet law?
Yes, the City requires any person under the age of 16
to wear a protective helmet with fastened chin strap. This
applies to both the operator and the passenger.
I am concerned about West Nile Virus, what can I do
to keep my family safe?
West Nile Virus Information
What is the regulation for grass height before it has
to be cut?
Grass has a maximum of eight inches (Ordinance 1319.10
(g)). Weeds have a maximum of twelve inches (Ordinance
660.16).
What items are recyclable in the City of Beachwood?
See our recycling
page.
What about paint, pesticides, fertilizers, sealers,
drain openers, and other chemicals? Can I place them at
the curb for pick up with my regular rubbish?
No, all these items are considered Hazardous Materials.
Many of these are dangerous to place out with your regular
rubbish, and cannot be placed in the landfill. In
order to accommodate these requests, the Beachwood Service
Department offers Hazardous Material Round-Ups. Contact
the Service Department at (216) 292-1922 for further information.
When is rubbish to be placed on the lawn and collected?
See our rubbish
page.
What do I do with my yard brush?
Beginning Monday, September 1, 2003, the Public Service
Department will offer one (1) brush pickup per week. Any
and all brush to be picked up by the City shall be placed
on the tree lawn between the hours of 7:30 a.m. the day
of your rubbish collection and 7:30 a.m. the following
day. These rules are governed under City Ordinance 660.21.
Are there time restraints on construction activities?
No one shall engage in construction of activities, such
as hammering, pounding, grinding or grading, so as to create
objectionable or unreasonable noise or a disturbance to
neighbors in the City between the hours of 7:00 pm and
7:00 am or on Sundays or official holidays.
When are Council Meetings?
See our Boards and Commissions
page.
How do I know what is on City Council's meeting agendas?
City Council Meeting agendas are on
the Web, or contact the Beachwood Law Department
at (216) 595-5462.
Where can I register to vote?
Voter registration forms are available in Beachwood City
Hall, or you can call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
at (216) 443-3200.
What is the address and main phone number to contact Beachwood
City Hall?
25325 Fairmount Boulevard
Beachwood Ohio, 44122
(216) 464-1070
How big is Beachwood?
The City is 5.2 square miles.
How many people live in Beachwood?
12,186, according to the last census.
How do I contact the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce?
Via
the Web or (216) 831-0003 fax (216) 360-7333.
I need help dealing with my utility company, who should
I call?
If you have questions about your public utility services,
you can call the Ohio Consumers' Council (OCC), your residential
utility advocate. The OCC is a resource to help you
learn about your electric, natural gas and telephone services. They
can help you resolve problems you may have with your utility
company. Contact them by calling 1-877-PICKOCC or
visit their website at www.pickocc.org .
Where do I find information on The Homestead
Exemption Act, property taxes and general property regulations?
Check out the Cuyahoga County Treasurer's,
Jim Rokakis, updated website www.cuyahoga.oh.us/treasurer
What do I do incase of a Power Outage?
If your lights go out, first check for problems with the
fuses or breakers in your home. Once you have determined that
the problem is not inside your home, contact The Illuminating
Company to report an outage. The best way to do this...MORE
How do I contact the Beachwood Board of Education?
Via phone (216) 464-2600, fax (216) 292-2340 or the
Web.
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