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Electric Energy Aggregation Program for Oakwood Residents and Small Businesses Update October 2025: The City’s current electric energy aggregation program with Dynegy (formerly Energy Harbor) is ending in December 2025.  The City attempted to negotiate with suppliers for a successor program, but was unable to secure competitive rates and “opt-in” terms that were acceptable to...

Starting in November 2025, Oakwood residents and small businesses will have the opportunity to be enrolled in a new natural gas aggregation program that offers a fixed rate of $0.6625 per CcF through May 2027, providing price stability in today’s volatile energy market. The program, coordinated by the Miami Valley Communications Council across 18 local...

Why does AES trim trees near power lines? The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requires AES Ohio (AES) to inspect and clear at least 20% of their power lines annually. This is critical to maintain reliable and safe electric power. How much will be trimmed or cut? Federal OSHA standards require 10 feet of...

Title 12 of the Oakwood Zoning Code regulates temporary signage. Temporary yard signs are permitted in residential districts under the following rules: Individual signs must be no larger than 6 square feet in area, and no more than 4 feet in height. There is no limit to the number of temporary yard signs that may...

Marsy’s Law, the Ohio Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November 2017. The law affords victims certain rights, including the right to be present and heard at all court proceedings, receive notice of release of the offender, and offer input on plea deals. Additionally, victims have the right to refuse...

Below are five articles addressing code enforcement, zoning, and property maintenance regulations in Oakwood. This series was also featured in the Oakwood Register.

Oakwood is dedicated to maintaining its neighborhoods as safe, clean, and attractive places to live. To do that, code enforcement plays an important role. But how does the process work, and what happens when a concern is reported? First, it’s important to know that code enforcement is not about punishing people in violation, but rather...

Some of the most common complaints we receive are about things that are easy to overlook—excessive trash, overflowing trash cans, overgrown grass, or debris piled at the curb. These may seem like small issues, but when they add up, they can have a big impact on how a neighborhood feels. All trash should be contained...

Oakwood is a community of long-term homeowners, but we also have a number of rental properties—some single-family homes, some duplexes or larger, multi-family units. Whether you own or rent, there are certain rules in place that help protect the safety and character of our neighborhoods. All rental properties in Oakwood must be registered with the...