FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I have a swale or stream on my property that I would like to cross or enclose. Can I receive any assistance from the county engineers?
The County Engineer offers recommendations for culvert sizes on or off County Road Right-of-Way as a free service. Assistance is offered on a first come first serve basis and may take longer to receive during a construction season. The owner will need to decide on culvert material to be used (concrete, plastic, corrugated metal, etc.). Any information provided is only a recommendation and should be reviewed by the owner's own registered engineer.
What survey topographic and aerial informational services are available and what do they cost?
The following information can be obtained at our office:
A) Aerial photography of the entire county area for the following years: 2004 (Scale 1"=660'), 2000(Scale:1"=1320'), 1996,1990,1985, 1973 (scale:1"=660'), and 1964(Scale: 1"=400').
B) U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) 10' Elevation Interval Contour Maps of the entire county. (Scale:1' = 2000')
C) County Topo 2' Elevation Interval Contour Maps of the entire County. (Scale: 1' = 200')
D) U.S.G.S and County Benchmark Locations and Values.
E) Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) Flood Plain Maps.
F) Latitude and Longitude maps for specific points in the County (i.e: FCC Radio Tower Locations, County Landmarks, etc...).
G) County Road surveys, Construction Drawings, and Road Records (i.e. :Road Right-Of-Way Width, Road Vacations, Centerline Surveys, etc...).
H) Records on past County Petition Ditches (i.e. : Granger Ditch, etc...)
Digital GIS data available on CD-ROM
Hard Copy Pricing:
Medina County Map
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Aerials B/W Color*
8 1/2" x 11"...............$0.15........$0.50
8 1/2" x 14"...............$0.25........$0.50
11" x 17"..................$0.10........$1.00
18" x 24"..................$2.00........$2.00
24" x 36"..................$4.00........$4.00
Mylar...................................$5.00
Larger than above.........Please Call
Digital Records
3.5" Floppy Disk.................$0.50
CD...............................$1.00
Stormwater Management Book...........$20.00
Engineering Code.................................$ 2.00
Highway Use Manual...............................$ 2.00
Flood Damage Reduction Book.........................$ 1.00
* Not all records are available in Color
3) What is the Highest and Lowest Elevation in Medina County?
The Highest point is located on Hinckley Ridge approximately 2000 Ft. North of Bellus Rd. (T.H. 140) on the West Side of King Rd. (T.H. 193) in Hinckley Twp. (Elevation = 1320.0', 41 degrees' 59.0" Latitude, 81 degrees 41' 50.5" Longitude).
The Lowest point is located at the West Branch of the Rocky River at the Medina-Lorain County line, Northwest from the intersection of SR 252 and Boston Rd., Near the Liverpool Sanitary Treatment Plant. (Elevation = 770.0', 41 degrees 16' 28.5" Latitude 81 degrees 55' 17.5" Longitude).
4) Whom can I talk to about work being done on a Township, County, or State Road?
All questions concerning Road Construction/Maintenance on a Township Road should be directed to the Township Trustees. County Road Construction/Maintenance questions can be answered by the Medina County Engineer's Office at 330-723-9561. State Route Construction/maintenance concerns should be directed to O.D.O.T. Highway Garage at 330-723-0091.
5) Where can I find out about Zoning Regulations for property in Medina County?
All zoning Questions (i.e.:Set Back Requirements, Lot Dimensions, House Size Requirements) are a local matter and are enforced by the Township Zoning Inspector in Un-Incorporated areas. In Incorporated areas, those same questions should be directed to the Municipal Planning Commission.)