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A to Z Guide to Living in Alliance
Animals
All dogs must be licensed. Stark County licenses, most of which are renewed annually, can be purchased at two locations in Alliance: the Mount Union Mill, 120 W. Chestnut St., 330-823-5162, and Antiques Etc., 318 E. Main St., 330-823-4545. Licenses are also available at the Stark County auditor's office, 200 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton, 330-451-7354 or online at
a http://www.auditor.co.stark.oh.us. Calls concerning stray dogs should be directed to the Stark County Dog Warden, 330-451-2343.
Automobiles
License plates and driver's licenses are available at the Alliance License Agency, 513 E. Main St., 330-821-4866. Motor vehicle and boat titles are available at the Stark County clerk's office in Canton and at the City Hall Annex, 513 E. Main St., call 330-823-7072.
Bicycles
Bicycles ridden on public streets must be licensed and registered. Licenses are available at the Alliance Police Department, 470 E. Market St., 330-823-5324.
Cemeteries
The city owns and maintains Alliance City Cemetery, 541 W. Vine St. For more information, call 330-829-2239.
City Employment
All job openings are posted. Applications are available at the mayor's office. 504 E. Main St. For more information, call 330-821-3110.
Curfew
No minor age 15 years or under is permitted on streets or public grounds after 9:30 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or a person over 21 years of age. No minor age 16 or 17 years is permitted on streets or public grounds after 11 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or a person over 21 years of age.
Emergencies
Emergency announcements aired over radio stations WDPN 1310 AM and WZKL 92.5 FM.
Garage Sales
Signs announcing garage sales are not permitted on utility poles or near a public right-of-way.
Income Tax
Alliance has a 1.75-percent income tax. The Income Tax Office is located at 504 E. Main St. and can be reached at 330-821-9190.
Jail
All prisoners are taken to the Stark County jail facility.
Lawns
Residents are responsible for maintaining their lawns and the strip between the sidewalk and the street.
Mopeds
Motorized bicycles must display license plates, which are available through the Alliance License Agency, 513 E. Main St., 330-821-4866.
Open Burning
For permits, call the city fire inspector at 330-821-1213.
Parades
Any group wishing to hold a parade must obtain a permit from the safety-service director, 504 E. Main St., 330-821-3110. A written request for a permit must be filed at least five days before the event.
Parking
Parking an inoperative or unlicensed vehicle on private property is prohibited. To report offenses, call Code Enforcement at 330-823-5122. Tickets are payable at the Police Department, 470 E. Market St.
Sales Tax
The sales-tax rate in Stark County is 6.5 percent.
Sidewalks
Property owners are responsible for installing and maintaining sidewalks.
Snow Removal
Residents are responsible for cleaning snow from sidewalks in front of their property.
Parking bans are broadcast over WDPN 1310 AM, and WZKL 92.5 FM.
Solicitors
For-profit and non-profit groups and individuals must obtain a permit from the mayor's office, 504 E. Main St., at least 10 days in advance of the sale. The license costs $100. For more information, call 330-821-3110.
Streets
For information about streets, alleys and driveways, call the street department at 330-823-3133 or the safety-service director at 330-821-3110. The street department is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Trash Collection
For information concerning rates and services, contact the Health Department at 330-821-7373 or the safety-service director at 330-821-3110.
Trees
Property owners are responsible for trimming trees so branches do not block pedestrian paths or light from streetlights and signs. Permits are required to plant a tree in the curb lawn. For more information, call the safety-service director at 330-821-3110.
Zoning/Signs
The Building Standards office, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission administer planning and zoning codes. Questions should be directed to the Building Standards office, 504 E. Main St., 330-823-5122.
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