Common Questions

We’ve put together a collection of our most frequently asked questions. You can see the most common here or view them all by following the link below.

How are hard-surface roads selected for resurfacing?

Roads are selected based on two key factors — Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and a Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) score.

PASER is a visual method used to rate the condition of paved roads on a scale of 1 to 10. Roads rated 4 or lower are typically considered for resurfacing. PASER ratings are updated every other year (in odd-numbered years) and reviewed jointly by the Road Commission and Township officials.

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) data is collected in each Township on a rotating basis to measure how heavily a road is used.

Other factors considered include ride quality, crash history, and available funding.

👉 Learn more about the Pavement Ratings
👉 View Traffic Count data

How are subdivision roads selected for resurfacing?

Resurfacing of subdivision roads is coordinated through the Township where the subdivision is located and must begin with the residents.

A petition signed by at least 51% of the property owners in the subdivision must be submitted to the Township for review. The Township will then schedule a Public Hearing of Necessity to receive comments from residents.

Cost-sharing arrangements between the Township and residents vary by community, and residents should contact their Township directly for details. The Road Commission is available to answer general questions or provide guidance.

When is a Permit required?

A permit is required for any work performed within the County Road Right of Way. This includes construction or modification of driveways, utility work, and other similar activities.

Permit applications can be submitted electronically through the Oxcart Permitting System, which is available to both residents and contractors.

Permit requirements, instructions, and current fee schedules can be found on our website.

👉 Visit our Permit Information and Application Page

A road commission truck knocked down my mailbox.  Now What?

Mailboxes are located within the County Road Right of Way and may occasionally be damaged during snow plowing or other road maintenance activities.

While the Road Commission is not liable for damage to private installations within the Right of Way, we do offer a replacement mailbox and post free of charge.

Homeowners may pick up a standard mailbox and 7-foot steel post at the Road Commission office within 30 days of the incident (please note: larger vehicles may be needed for transport).

For proper installation, mailboxes must meet USPS placement standards, which are outlined in our mailbox policy.

👉 Review our Mailbox Replacement Policy and Installation Standards

Also, please note, especially during winter months, in order to reduce risk of damage to existing mailboxes, please check your mailbox to make sure it is attached securely to the post. Also, please remove any snow build up around the post so when the road is plowed, the new snow isn’t pushing up against snow already piled up. Sometimes this forces the post to snap. Typically, most mailboxes damaged during snow removal are from the force of the snow coming off of the plow.

There is a dead deer (or small animal) in my yard.  Now What?

The Road Commission will remove or push animals off the traveled portion of the roadway only. We do not remove animals from private property, driveways, ditches, or road shoulders.

If the animal is creating a safety hazard, please contact 911 immediately.
For non-emergency situations, you may call our office or submit an online Request for Service for assistance.

👉 Submit an Online Request for Service