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Do I need a permit for a temporary yard sign?

Temporary yard signs in a residential district do not require a permit. Temporary signs of any nature in a business district may require a permit. Contact the Planning & Zoning Manager for more information.

Can I have a temporary yard sign in a residential district?

Yes, temporary lawn signs may be placed in your yard per the parameters below: no commercial advertising; individual signs must be smaller than 6 square feet in area, and shorter than 4 feet in height; combined total surface area of temporary signs cannot exceed 12 square feet in area; signs must be in good condition. … Continued

What are the city’s regulations regarding garage sales?

Garage sales are permitted in residential zoning districts from 8:00 a.m. to sundown on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 9:00 a.m. to sundown on Sundays and holidays.  Garage sales may only be held for three (3) consecutive days, with a limit of two garage sales in a calendar year.   Signs advertising for a garage sale … Continued

When is the siren activated?

The siren is activated by Oakwood Public Safety dispatchers when the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning for Montgomery County, Ohio.

How do I request “No Parking” signs?

Temporary No Parking Signs may be issued by the Oakwood Public Safety Department for the purpose of reserving on-street parking spaces, when off-street parking or loading spaces are not large enough. Access Temporary No Parking Signs for additional information, and/or to request “no parking” signs.

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