City Engineering - Welcome

What is the Engineering Department?

The Engineering Department is made up of the following divisions:

• Civil Engineering
• Traffic Engineering
• Traffic Signal & Lighting
• Traffic Sign & Pavement Parking
• Parking
• Tree Commission

Roadway Resurfacing

 What does the Engineering Department do?

• We maintain record documents and mapping for city roadways, bridges, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.

• We manage the design and construction of public works projects, such as roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure, and more.

       Standard Construction Drawings (PDF):   Index    1    2    3    4    5    10    11    12   13   18    19    20    21    22    23    24    27    28    29    30    31   32    33    34    40    41    42    43    44     45    46    47

• We issue permits and provide inspection services for excavations in public rights-of-way, sewer connections, construction of public curb and sidewalks, and driveway connections that connect to a public thoroughfare.

       Permits and Fees

• We conduct site plan and subdivision plan reviews.

        City of Canton Site Plan Review Process            (updated 10/23/19)

• We provide a courtesy review of Residential Site Plans as requested by the Zoning Inspector.

• We provide construction inspection services.

• We provide public right-of-way surveys.

• We provide addressing/house numbering services.
  

• We respond to traffic concerns and perform and review traffic studies.

• We maintain all traffic control devices in the City (traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, etc.).

• We manage and enforce all on-street and some off-street parking in the downtown area.

• We regulate storm water management for construction projects and development.

       Storm Water Management

• We coordinate the City's Hike and Bike Trail System.
  Canton City Hike & Bike Trail System
  

Engineering News

ODOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan

"Harmony of Trees" Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Canton is to celebrate Arbor Day on April 26, 2019, with the theme "Harmony of Trees".
Posted: Feb 12, 2019

Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei, the Canton Parks Commission, and the Canton Tree Commission are excited to announce the 6th Annual Arbor Day Celebration to be held on April 26, 2019. In connection with the Arbor Day Celebration, the Canton Tree Commission will be sponsoring a photography contest open to all residents of Stark County. This year's theme is "Harmony of Trees".

Photo Contest: 📷 ➡ 🌳 ➡ 🏆
Harmony of Trees

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