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Such impressions can reflect not just on individual owners but also on entire neighborhoods. This adds to the importance of upholding the level of property maintenance at a good quality standard. All properties shall be maintained free from tall grass, weeds and uncultivated plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches in height. If a notice to cut is ignored, the City has the ability to to abate the violation after ten (10) days and invoice the property owner for the cost of the work. Vacant properties are monitored closely during grass cutting months. Trees, hedges and shrubs must be properly maintained to a neat and orderly appearance, be free of disease and infestation, and show no evident signs of neglect. Dead plantings shall be removed or replaced. Junk, debris, garbage/trash, litter and other similar items, including noxious or offensive materials, shall not be allowed to accumulate on a property. Garbage and trash shall be stored in approved rigid containers with tight fitting lids.
Containers may not be stored in front yards. Trash pickup is required for every property in Kettering. Waste Management (WM) of Ohio handles trash collection for Kettering’s residential single-hauler system. The single-hauler requirement does not apply to multi-family or commercial properties. For more information please visit our informational trash pickup web page regarding waste removal services within the City. In addition to trash pickup, the following services are regularly available to Waste Management customers: Bulk Waste pickup is available on regular trash pickup days and residents are encouraged to take full advantage of this service, but must notify WM at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Recycling is available and a recycling container will be delivered once you sign up for the program. Please contact Waste Management at: 1-866-263 -6445 for more information on their services. If your property abuts an alley, your trash and recycling are picked up in the alley;
however, bulk pickup items and yard waste are still placed at the street behind the curb (do not place items in the street). Montgomery County Solid Waste District accepts the recycling of household items and hazardous materials. Please visit the MCSWD website for hours of operation, locations, acceptable drop-off items, and fees associated with this program. You may also contact MCSWD at 937-225-4999. The City of Kettering’s Street Department operates a yard debris drop off center free of charge to Kettering residents for items such as leaves and mulch. Please visit their yard debris information page or call 937-296-3255 for more information. Items permitted to be stored outdoors shall be designed for outdoor use and cannot be stored in any front yard. Permitted outside storage shall be maintained to a neat and orderly appearance. Vacant properties shall be kept secure and maintained in good repair. If a property owner, upon notification, does not secure broken or open doors or windows in a timely manner, the City shall take such action necessary to cause the building to be secured.
Drainage from roofs and paved areas shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. Downspouts should be directed in such a way that discharge is away from foundations and does not go onto any adjoining property. Timely cleanup, securing, and demolition or restoration of fire damaged structures are property maintenance concerns because of the resulting unsafe conditions. Permits will be required if demolition or major repairs are necessary. Contact the Planning Department at 937-296-2441 before beginning any demolition or reconstruction project. When the structural integrity of a building has been compromised by accidents, acts of nature, natural deterioration, etc., building permits will likely be required to perform the necessary repair work. Contact the Planning and Development Department prior to beginning any repairs. Motor vehicles stored outdoors shall be parked on a hard-paved surface, must be in operable condition and carrying a current license and registration.
Vehicles located in the public right-of-way, either on the street or in an alley, must comply with regulations enforced by the City’s Police Department and Public Works Department. Major bodywork, repairs or painting of your personal vehicles must be performed in enclosed spaces suitable for such purposes. Off Street Parking of Recreational (RVs*) and Commercial Freight Vehicles in Residential Districts: Only one such vehicle may be stored outdoors on a property and all motor vehicle storage and repair requirements must be met. The following standards are also required: Storage is prohibited in a front yard or within 10 feet of any property line. Screening from adjoining properties and the street by a minimum 6-foot tall solid fence, wall or continuous evergreen hedge is required. Commercial freight vehicles or recreational vehicles (RV) must be less than 10 feet in height, 30 feet in length, and 8,000 pounds (empty weight). Parking of an RV is permitted on a paved front yard surface for no longer than 48 consecutive hours within any 7-day period for loading, unloading and minor cleaning of the vehicle.
One Commercial vehicle less than 7 feet high and 4,000 pounds (empty) may be parked on a paved surface without screening or setback requirements. (*RV: Land or watercraft that can be driven and is primarily used for recreational purposes, including boats, boat and camping trailers, motor homes and converted vans, and truck campers.) All paved surfaces such as sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, loading areas, access drives and parking lots must be maintained free of litter, weeds, safety hazards and major deterioration such as chipping, cracking or potholes. Parking surfaces shall be paved and parking stalls clearly striped. Broken or damaged curbs and wheel stops shall be repaired or replaced. Off-street parking areas are to be separated from adjoining non-paved surfaces with a continuous Portland Cement concrete curb at least four-inches tall. Exterior light fixtures on private property shall be in good working condition and installed so as to preclude light and direct glare from being projected onto adjacent residential properties at any point three (3) feet or higher from the ground surface at the property line.