Greenville County Answer Book

Question:

How can our neighborhood get street lights installed?

Answer:

A special tax district must be established. (See Special Tax District Creation). Information concerning the creation of such a district must be obtained through the County Attorney Office at (864) 467-7110.

Question:

Who do I contact to get Street Lights repaired?

Answer:

To report damaged or broken street lights, call Duke Power Customer Service at 1-800-777-9898 or logon to www.dukepower.com

Question:

How do you find out which streets are County maintained?

Answer:

The Public Works Division can provide assistance in the location of County maintained streets. Contact them at (864) 467-7016.

Question:

Who schedules routine street maintenance?

Answer:

Routine street repairs are scheduled and performed by the Public Works Division at (864) 467-7016. Public Works schedules more extensive street resurfacing and reconstruction based on expected pavement life and pavement condition assessment.

For a listing of current road repair projects, please visit the Road Repair Schedule on the Greenville County website.

Question:

How can I get a name for my street?

Answer:

All new street names are approved through the Planning Department during the initial acceptance process. When a person requests that a road be accepted through the Public Works Department, three (3) names are submitted for consideration. The name is approved through the E-911 Office, the Planning Department, and the Public Works Division. Duplications are not allowed. Private roads are named with the approval of the E-911 Office also.

Question:

How do I know if I live on a private road?

Answer:

If the street sign says "PD", the roadway is listed as a private drive. For further information, contact the Public Works Division at (864) 467-7016.

Question:

Where should requests for street repairs be directed?

Answer:

The Public Works Division, (864) 467-7016, should be contacted for these requests.

Question:

To whom do you report damages or missing street name signs?

Answer:

Report damaged or missing street signs to the Public Works Division, Sign Shop at (864) 467-2628. Be specific about the type of street sign, its location, and the nature of the problem.

Question:

To whom do you report damaged or missing traffic control signs?

Answer:

Damaged or missing traffic control signs could be hazardous and should be reported immediately to the Public Works Division, Sign Shop at (864) 467-2628.

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