Rights-of-way are areas that contain and run along public streets where underground utilities, roadways, sidewalks and private utility facilities are located. Rights-of-way typically include the street and sidewalk areas plus varying amounts of property on the outside of these two areas. Refer to your property surveys for locations and dimensions. For additional information, contact Public … Continued
Official City ordinances are available through the office of the Clerk of Council, located in the Oakwood City Building, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419. For the convenience of the public, online versions are also available: City Ordinances
Residential properties may have up to four kennel pets over the age of 4 months (kennel pets means cats or dogs). Dogs must be securely leashed and under the reasonable control of the owner whenever on public sidewalks, streets, or other public rights-of-way. Exceptions are made for service animals and dogs using the Creager Field … Continued
Raising and keeping chickens is not permitted in the city of Oakwood. Residents who have chickens on their property for any purpose are in violation of this ordinance. Violations should be reported to the Code Enforcement Officer by calling (937) 297-2920.
Section 901.5 of the Oakwood Zoning Code outlines restrictions for parking oversized vehicles on residential lots. An oversized vehicle is any trailer, boat, camper, or vehicle that exceeds 7 feet in height, or 7 feet in width, or 20 feet in length. Oversized vehicles are not permitted to park on residential properties. An exception may … Continued
The City Charter may be viewed online (Oakwood City Charter), or you can obtain a copy by visiting the Oakwood City Building at 30 Park Avenue.
Property maintenance violations may be reported by submitting a Property Maintenance Issue Form or by calling the City at (937) 297-2920.
Each circumstance is different. When a notice of violation is issued, it must include a compliance deadline. If compliance is not achieved by that time, the inspector may take the next step, which may involve prosecution through the municipal court system.
The City tries to be flexible and work with people who are making a good faith attempt at addressing violations. On a case-by-case basis, compliance deadlines may be extended to accommodate those trying to address the violations. If a property owner fails to address the violations within the given timeframe, the owner will be prosecuted.
Please review our Home Improvement Permit Requirements Chart. If you are still not sure, please contact the Oakwood Code Enforcement Officer at (937) 297-2920 or via email to zoning@oakwoodohio.gov.
