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internet/sweepstake cafes

Maryann Santel of West Chester, 513-759-7330, MSantel@WestChesterOH.Org asks

I would like to know if anyone has dealt with a new trend regarding “internet/sweepstake cafes”? Ohio law does not consider these gambling houses since the awards are predetermined. They sell pre-paid phone cards that are used to play computer games that mimic games of chance.I would like to know if they have been permitted as a principal use, and if so, what ...

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Digital and Electronic Sign Intervals

A follow-up question from Eileen Minamyer, City of Bellbrook; E.Minamyer@cityofbellbrook.org

If your jurisdiction allows on-premise digital LED signs for businesses, please advise your minimum message display time and any other restrictions for such signs.

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Cleanup After Hoarder Dies

Jim Snedeker, snedeker@brookvilleohio.com, Economic Development, Zoning/Property Maintenance Officer, City of Brookville; Phone 937-833-2135; Fax ...

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Window Signs and Real Estate Sign Regulations

Question from Eileen Minamyer, City of Bellbrook; E.Minamyer@cityofbellbrook.org

 

We are in the process of revising our sign ordinance and are looking for information on the following topics:

 

1    We do not regulate window signs placed ...

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Code Enforcement Officer Safety and Training

Question from Carl E. Enterman; Code Enforcement Officer; City of West Carrollton; CEnterman@westcarrollton.org

 

Recently we have had some situations in which the safety of officers have come to light; three times with a police officer present and twice without a police officer. We have had and are continuing to ...

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Miamisburg Hiring Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Miamisburg is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. Under the supervision of the Building Inspector, the position is responsible for inspection and enforcement of the City

 

s zoning and property maintenance codes. Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); possess a valid Ohio drivers license; a minimum ...

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Kennels and Pets

Chris Lohr, clohr@hhoh.org, from Huber Heights is requesting information about your agency's definition of kennels and if you control other animals by type, number, location, etc. He asks:

1. Does anyone regulate the number of pets allowed on a residential property? If so, what is the maximum number allowed (especially for dogs and cats)?

2. How do you enforce ...
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Landscaping in the Right of Way

David W. Hays, Code Enforcement/Fire Safety Officer, City of Bexley dhays@bexley.org
614-559-4247 office, 614-296-2878 mobile; 614-559-4241 fax, wants to know:

...about city ordinances concerning planting and hardscaping in the tree lawns, or right of way.
 
Also, does anybody have ordinances concerning the removal of stumps after a tree is removed?
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Bed Bug Infestations

Annette Accurso, Housing Code Specialist, City of Middletown, Community Revitalization annettea@cityofmiddletown.org PH 513-425-7943  Fax 513-425-7921 asks:

More and more incidents are arising regarding bed bug infestation. We now must enforce nuisance abatement in a new way regarding proper packaging of discarded mattresses and furniture. However, my questions are,

1.           What departments and/or agencies work in conjunction with code enforcement to address the dwellings regarding infestation?

2.           Are there policies implemented to address the infestation first to minimize risk of contamination for the maintenance inspectors?

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Off-Road Vehicles on Private Property

John Graham, Code Enforcement Officer, City of Miamisburg, john.graham@cityofmiamisburg.com

would like to hear from any municipalities which regulate or restrict the use of off-road RV’s such as trail bikes, 4-runners, etc., on private property. The only thing we now have is a requirement that they have the owner’s permission to do so, and must have a headlight & taillight if they are used after dusk. ... << MORE >>