City of Fairborn

Property Maintenance

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Mail: 44 W. Hebble
Fairborn, Oh 45324
Phone: (937) 754-3066 Extension 2249
Fax: (937) 879-7395
Contact: Derek Hutchinson
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mon - Fri

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Junk Cars The City of Fairborn enforces a number of codes to maintain the character of our community. These codes outline general provisions for property upkeep and apply to residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Examples of property maintenance issues include:

Parking vehicles in the yard area; unlicensed or inoperable vehicles in unenclosed areas of property

Material storage on property

Trash, car parts, furniture, appliances and other debris on property,

and General maintenance condition of the structures on the property, such as exterior siding, broken windows, gutters and downspouts in disrepair; peeling paint; roofs, walls or foundations in disrepair; deteriorated entrance or storm doors; deteriorated sidewalks; sheds, garages and fences in disrepair; or unsanitary conditions on the property.

Code Enforcement Officers review and enforce the appropriate Property Maintenance Code, Building and Housing Code and Zoning Code regulations. If you are aware of a potential code violation, you can submit a complaint.

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Waste containers shall be suitable in size and number to hold one week's accumulation of material. Containers may be stored anywhere on the property other than in the front yard. Containers may be placed at the curb for pick-up no earlier than one day prior to scheduled pick-up. Containers must be removed from the pick-up area no later than one day after scheduled pick-up. Important Reminder Residents are reminded that non-recyclable waste should be bagged or wrapped and placed in a lidded container as stated in Section 917.04 of the Fairborn Codified Ordinances. During windy months, this is very important as unbagged/unlidded trash can be blown into the streets and neighboring yards.

All swimming pools which may exceed 24" of water (in depth) must be completely surrounded by a minimum 4-foot high fence. There are associated applications, permits, and fees with swimming pools. Please contact the Building Inspection Division for further information.

Garage and yard sale, real estate and political signs are permitted on residential properties. The sign may not be placed in public rights-of-way. Public rights-of-way includes the roadway, any area between a curb and sidewalk, and similar areas without curbing where above ground utilities and governmental traffic/road signs and signals are typically found. Garage and yard sale signs are only permitted at the location of the sale. A garage and yard sale permit is available at the Financial Administrative Services Department. A sign permit is also required for permanent sign installation on non-residential properties. Please contact the Building Inspection Division to obtain the proper permits prior to installing any sign.

All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found must be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent re-infestation. The property owner is responsible for extermination within the dwelling prior to renting or leasing the dwelling. The City's Code Enforcement Officers: investigate complaints about the possible infestation of insects or rodents known to be a threat to the public health notify property owners of their responsibilities in maintaining a vermin free premises advise property owners in the removal of insects or rodents, and notify Greene County Combined Health District inspectors of serious health risks.

Section 1323.01 of the Building and Housing Code prohibits portable basketball hoops in public rights-of-way. Public rights-of-way includes the roadway, any area between a curb and sidewalk, and similar areas without curbing where above ground utilities and governmental traffic/road signs and signals are typically found. Basketball hoops in the right-of-way can create an obstruction in the roadway and pose a possible hazard to the children playing in the street. However, portable basketball hoops are permitted in a driveway or backyard of a residence.

Residential on-street parking is regulated by Section 341.06 of the Traffic Code. Between the hours of one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, no busses, trailers, vans, trucks exceeding one-half ton capacity or semi-tractor trailers may be parked on residential streets. In addition, recreational vehicle (RV) parking on residential property is governed by Section 1171.07 of the Zoning Code. Recreational vehicles and/or equipment must be parked to the rear of the front building (in the side or rear yard) or in the driveway. Any motorized recreational vehicle must be parked on a hard surface (asphalt or concrete).

Owning a home is a major investment. Periodic neighborhood inspections conducted by the City's Code Enforcement Officers identify items property owners need to address to protect their investment. Housing Repairs Preventive maintenance on your home is beneficial to you and your neighborhood. Proper maintenance preserves your property, avoids costly repairs, increases your property value, improves your neighborhood, and acts as a stimulus to your neighbors to maintain and improve their property. A Word of Caution Before you begin any major project, whether it is new construction or repairs, you should be aware that a building permit or other permits may be required. Please contact the Building Inspection Division prior to beginning any work.

Weeds are defined as any brush, briars, thistles, burdock, dock, cocklebur, wild mustard, Jimson weed, dog's fennel, lamb's quarters, plantain, wild carrot, wild parsnip, horseweed, white or yellow sweet clover, velvet leaf, common mallow, ironweed, poison ivy, poison oak, and teasel. In addition, grass reaching a height of eight inches (8") or more shall be deemed a weed. The weed season runs from April 1 through November 15. Property owners are required to cut down and remove all weeds.

The following general requirements apply to all new fences: All fences require a Zoning Permit. The permit fee is $35.00. Fences are generally not permitted in drainage swales. Check your plat covenants and restrictions for other requirements or restrictions. The City does not verify the location of property lines. Specific fence requirements, such as permitted locations, heights, materials, and fence maintenance may be found in Sections 1173.08 and 1173.09 of the Zoning Code.

All exterior property and premises must be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. This includes keeping trash, car parts, furniture, appliances and other debris from being kept on the premises. In addition, unsanitary conditions such as animal feces and stagnant water are violations regulated by the City's Property Maintenance Code and Greene County Combined Health District regulations.

All accessory structures, such as detached garages, fences, walls, animal shelters, gazebos, non-commercial greenhouses, carports, decks, etc., must be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. Accessory buildings and structures may not be located in the front yard. In addition, there are site restrictions on accessory buildings and structures, such as side yard setbacks. For more information please refer to Section 1171.08 of the Zoning Code.

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