Contact Information
Who do I contact about a road maintenance issue?
State Highways: ODOT’s Putnam Garage; 419-523-3750; 617 11th St., Ottawa
County Roads: Engineer’s Office/Garage; 419-523-6931 or 419-523-6832 (in blue, on map) 2025 Road Map
Township Roads: Township Trustees; Trustee Contact Info (in black, on map) 2025 Road Map
Who do I contact about a road or alley vacation?
Unincorporated areas: Township Trustees; Trustee Contact Info
Within village limits: Village Officials; Village Contact Info
Who do I contact about adding a new driveway access?
On State Highways: ODOT’s Putnam Garage; 419-523-3750
On County Roads: Engineer’s Office; 419-523-6931 General Permit-includes driveway access
Driveway & Asphalt Approach Policy for County Roads
On Township Roads: Township Trustees; Trustee Contact Info
Who do I contact about getting a culvert pipe sized for a waterway?
County Engineer’s Office; 419-523-6931
How do I get a permit for utility installation along a roadway?
Along County Roads: Engineer’s Office; 419-523-6931 Utility Installation Permit
Along Township Roads: Township Trusteees; Trustee Contact Info
How do I get a permit for over-sized hauling on County roads?
Engineer’s Office; 419-523-6931; Special Hauling Permit Package ($50.00 fee)
How do I get a house number for my new home build?
911 Coordinator, Todd Worchuck; 419-523-3208, ext. 406
For a number plate that attaches to your mailbox, check with your local fire dept., or with the 911 Coordinator.
Who do I contact about building/improvements within a floodplain?
Floodplain Administration – unincorporated areas: Planning Commission, Nolan Croy; 419-523-8758 Floodplain Application
Floodplain Administration – within village limits: Village Officials; Village Contact Info
Who do I contact about a septic system for my new home build?
Health Department, Beth Skulina; 419-523-5608, ext. 113 https://putnamhealth.com/
Who do I contact to get my property surveyed?
Professional Surveyor; List of Surveyors
Who do I contact about zoning regulations that apply to my property?
Zoning Regulations – Townships/Rural: Township Zoning Officer; Twp. Zoning Contacts
(Note: Blanchard & Sugar Creek Townships do not have zoning regulations)
Zoning Regulations – within Village limits: Village Officials; Village Contact Info