North Canton Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)?

For detailed questions and answers on the North Canton Community Improvement Corporation click here.

Is my address on the curb sufficient for emergency response personnel?

How do I dispose of my Christmas Tree?

The City of North Canton offers free Christmas Tree pickup service to all residents of the City of North Canton who are on the City refuse pickup program.  All Christmas Trees should be at the curb by 6:00 am on your regular trash pickup day.  Cut the tops off the trees if they are over six (6) foot.

What is Natural Gas Aggregation?

To view details on the City of North Canton's Natural Gas Aggregation Program click here.

Does the City of North Canton have a recycling program?

The City has a general curbside recycling program, as well as a seasonal curbside yard waste recycling program.

Where do I call if my trash pickup is missed?

You can call the utilities billing office at 330-499-4801, their office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with voicemail available after business hours.  The billing office will take your address and call the trash hauler to let them know you were missed.  In most instances your trash will be picked up on the next pickup day.

Frequently Asked Questions - Building Department

When is a building permit required?

A building permit is required for most work involving new buildings, additions, alterations, decks, siding, roofs, fences, and driveways.  Should you have any question, please call the Building Department at 330-499-5557.

Why is a building permit required?

A building permit serves to notify the Building Department that work requiring inspections is being conducted.  Certified Inspectors can then perform code inspections at various stages of work to verify that work being done is in code compliance.

Are contractors required to be licensed?

Currently electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C., and concrete contractors are required to maintain a license in order to perform work in the City of North Canton.  Before hiring anyone to perform electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C., or concrete work, be sure they are currently licensed to do work in the City of North Canton.

Frequently Asked Questions - Recreation Department

Where do I pay for Dogwood Park and Civic Center Rentals?

When paying in person, go to the office at the North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St., North Canton, Ohio.
If sending payment in, mail check to North Canton City Hall, Attn:  Rental, 145 N. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720.

Can the outside pavilions in the parks be rented?

No, they are used on a first come basis.

Can the Gazebo at the Civic Center be used for wedding ceremonies, without renting the banquet hall?

No, people renting the hall have the use of the Gazebo.  Reservations can be made through the rental office (330-499-0886) for use of the Gazebo at Price Park.  (There is no charge for the use of the Price Park Gazebo).

Can the City's ball fields be rented?

Yes, however, the City and school leagues take priority.  Call the Recreation Office at 330-499-2052 for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions - Park Department

What are the hours of the North Canton Park System?

Winter hours (September - April) are 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Summer hours (May - August) are 8:00 am - 10:00 pm.

When we fog for mosquitoes it takes four days, Monday through Thursday, 1/4 of the City each night.  We generally schedule fogging once a month during the summer months.  Depending on weather and frequent heavy mosquito calls, this time frame can vary.

Frequently Asked Questions - Street Department

Why can't we rake or blow our leaves into the curb for pickup?

The City has a leaf pickup program for bagged leaves.  Leaves blown or raked into the gutters clog up the storm drains and get into the storm system causing it to backup which leads to flooding situations.  The City also doesn't have the manpower or proper machinery for collecting leaves from the gutters.

During the winter months, the blacktop plants shut down their operation for making hot patch mix so they can clean and repair their machinery.  During the winter months we get a cold patch mixture called HPM.  This is a pliant mixture used for temporary repairs.  When the water from rain or snow gets under the patch and it freezes at night, this pushes the patch up and out of the hole and with traffic it spreads all over the road.  However, during these months, we do try to get out as often as needed to keep the recurring trouble areas patched.

When it snows or we get icy rain, the Street Department will be out as soon as it begins to get slippery.  The first concern we have is to salt the main streets, hills, and around the schools.  After we finish these areas, each driver then takes his salt truck to his designated section of the City and begins his route.  This process takes time, and it is usually between 4 to 4 1/2 hours before we complete the salt run.  If the snow continues and begins covering the streets, we concentrate on keeping the main streets and hills salted until the snow stops.  We then begin to resalt or plow the neighborhood streets depending on how heavy the accumulation is.  On rare occasions, when we have had quite a bit of snow and supplies run short, we do not resalt the side streets but instead plow them off so they are passable.

Frequently Asked Questions from North Canton Police Department

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