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Resident
Guide
www.ketteringoh.org
Table of
Contents
Kettering Government Center
Page
Message from the Mayor and City Manager............................................... 3
Government
City Council................................................................................. 4
History of Kettering....................................................................... 5
City Observances.......................................................................... 5
Accommodations for the Disabled................................................ 5
Administration.............................................................................. 6
City Offices................................................................................... 7
Libraries........................................................................................ 7
Safety Services
Fire and Emergency Medical Services...................................... 8-11
Police Protection Services...................................................... 12-15
City Services
Curbside Leaf Collection............................................................. 16
Yard Debris............................................................................ 16-17
Leaf Compost and Wood Mulch................................................. 17
Winter Weather Preparedness................................................ 17-18
Tree Planting Program................................................................. 19
Tree Trimming and Removal................................................... 20-21
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services............................................. 21
Kettering City Schools.............................................................................. 22
Community Information
Newsletter.................................................................................. 23
Television Programs.................................................................... 23
Website...................................................................................... 23
City Map................................................................................ 24-25
Facts and Figures........................................................................ 26
Kettering Municipal Court....................................................................... 27
Revised 05/2013
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Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts
Kettering Recreation Complex ................................................... 28
Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center............................................ 28
Kettering Ice Arena..................................................................... 28
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center................................................. 28
Polen Farm.................................................................................. 28
Fraze Pavilion............................................................................. 29
Rosewood Arts Centre................................................................. 29
Parks...................................................................................... 29-30
Picnic Shelters ...................................................................... 30-31
Kettering Parks Foundation.......................................................... 31
Planning and Development
Building, Housing and Zoning Permits........................................ 32
Property Maintenance............................................................ 33-34
Fair Housing............................................................................... 34
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program......................................... 34
First-Time Homebuyers Program................................................. 34
Civic Activities and Service Organizations
Boards & Commissions............................................................... 35
Youth Development Services................................................................... 36
Senior Services........................................................................................ 36
State/Government Information
Voter Registration.................................................................. 37-38
Taxes and Assessments....................................................................... 39-40
Utilities................................................................................................... 40
Solid Waste Collection............................................................................ 40
Waste Collection & Recycling Program.............................................. 41-44
Volunteer Opportunities.......................................................................... 45
Telephone Numbers................................................................................ 46
Friendly Reminders............................................................................. 47-48
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Message from the Mayor and City Manager
We hope you find this Resident Guide to be a handy
reference for community information. We invite you to
take the time to review this guide and become familiar
with Kettering and all it has to offer.
Kettering has everything you could want in a community
— a fine school system, stable and healthy business
environment, leisure activities for all ages and terrific
volunteers whose community spirit is contagious.
Don Patterson
Mayor
We are proud of our outstanding City services and the
City staff who work so hard to make Kettering a place
you can be proud to call “home.”
Did you know?
•The Kettering Police Department is the only one of
its size in the country to pass the rigorous standards
necessary to achieve accreditation for both its police
department and jail.
•The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Department is one of the few in the country to ever
receive the Gold Medal Award twice for the best
parks and recreation department in the country.
It’s also one of only 10 departments in the U.S. to Mark Schwieterman
City Manager
be nationally accredited three times.
•Fraze Pavilion, a 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, is the summer showplace
for local, regional and national talent such as Journey, Wynonna, Faith Hill,
Yanni, Harry Connick Jr., Sheryl Crow and more.
•Our Volunteer Department boasts more than 1,200 volunteers and is a
program modeled by cities across the country.
There’s so much more we could add — and we have throughout this guide.
You’ll find information about permits, waste collection, snow removal, parks,
tax and a lot more.
Kettering, Ohio, is known across the country as an innovative and well-run
city. It is only through the involvement of our residents — who help us set
community expectations—that we are able to achieve this kind of excellence.
Kettering, Ohio, the community of choice to live, work & play!
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Government
City Council
Mayor and
Councilmembers:
The City of Kettering operates
under a Council-Manager form of
government. The Mayor and six
Councilmembers are elected on
a non-partisan basis for four-year
terms. One Councilmember is elected
from each of the City’s four districts.
The Mayor and the two remaining
Councilmembers are elected at-large.
The Vice Mayor is elected biennially
by members of Council.
City Council Office
kettcc@ketteringoh.org
296-2416
Don Patterson, Mayor
Phone: 299-5512
don.patterson@ketteringoh.org
Amy Schrimpf, Vice Mayor
At-Large
Phone: 429-3896
amy.schrimpf@ketteringoh.org
City Council meets the second and
fourth Tuesdays of every month—
with some exceptions—at 7:30
p.m. in the Government Center
Council Chambers at 3600 Shroyer
Road. You are invited to attend City
Council meetings as often as possible.
For those who cannot attend, the
meetings are televised live and recast
on Cable Channel 6.
Ashley Webb, Councilmember
At-Large
Phone: c: 490-9322
mail@ashleywebb.com
Robert Scott, Councilmember
District 1
Phone: 776-2315
rob.scott@ketteringoh.org
Joseph D. Wanamaker, Councilmember
District 2
Phone: 296-1712
joe.wanamaker@ketteringoh.org
The duties of Council include setting
policy, adopting legislation and
appropriating funds for the City.
The Council also is responsible for
receiving petitions and complaints,
establishing local laws, levying taxes
and approving programs.
Tony Klepacz, Councilmember
District 3
Phone: 435-9830
tony.klepacz@ketteringoh.org
While the Mayor and the City
Council are responsible for setting
policy for the City, the City Manager
is responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the city government.
Bruce E. Duke, Councilmember
District 4
Phone: 299-2259
bruce.duke@ketteringoh.org
City Manager:
Mark W. Schwieterman
Phone: 296-2412
mark.schwieterman@ketteringoh.org
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History of Kettering
City Observances
The earliest settlers in what is now
Kettering were John Patterson (a
forefather of NCR’s John Patterson)
and his brother James who came to
the area in 1798. They settled on land
near the Kettering/Beavercreek border
near what is today the Miami Valley
Research Park. In 1841, a growing
population generated the creation of
Van Buren Township, a name that
would stand for more than 100 years. In
November of 1952, voters of Van Buren
Township approved the incorporation
of the Village of Kettering, named
for its most outstanding citizen, the
famous philanthropist and inventor of
the automobile electric starter, Charles
F. Kettering.
The Kettering Government Center is
open Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City offices are
closed in observance of the following
holidays: New Year’s Day; Martin
Luther King Jr. Day; Presidents’ Day;
Memorial Day; Independence Day;
Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day and
the day after; Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.
Accommodations
for the Disabled
The City of Kettering wishes to
make certain that all citizens
have the opportunity to actively
participate in their local government.
If you have a disability and require
accommodations to participate
in a City Council meeting, please
contact the Clerk of Council at
296-2416 (TTY 800-750-0750) so
that reasonable accommodations
can be made.
In 1955, a special census found the
village population to be 38,118,
qualifying it for city status. The
Secretary of the State of Ohio
proclaimed Kettering a city on June
24, 1955. Voters approved adoption
of a Home Rule Charter and CouncilManager form of government, which
went into effect on January 1, 1956.
Historic Ridgeleigh Terrace, the Kettering Family Home
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Administration
City Manager.................................................. Mark Schwieterman.......... 296-2412
Assistant City Manager.................................... Albert Fullenkamp............. 296-2412
Economic Development Manager.................... Gregg Gorsuch.................. 296-3342
Administrative Systems Manager..................... Drew Miller....................... 296-2470
Community Information Manager ............................................................. 296-2415
Information Systems Manager.......................... Tim Gernert....................... 296-3294
Senior Services Coordinator............................. Vickie Carraher.................. 296-3356
Volunteer Resources Manager......................... Bonnie Pittl........................ 296-2433
Public Service Director .................................. David Duritsch.................. 296-2475
Assistant Public Service Director..................... Rob Baker.......................... 296-2475
Finance Director............................................. Nancy Gregory.................. 296-2401
Assistant Finance Director............................... Scott Schwarberg............... 296-2401
Budget Manager.............................................. Kelly O’Connell................. 296-2401
Purchasing Manager........................................ Estelle Gibson.................... 296-2494
Tax Manager.................................................... Marcy Bare........................ 296-2502
Fire Department........................................................................................ 296-2489
Fire Chief......................................................... Terry Jones......................... 296-2489
Assistant Fire Chief.......................................... Neil Fredrick...................... 296-2489
Health Department......................................... Paul Scaglione................... 296-2430
Human Resources Director............................. Sara Mills.......................... 296-2446
Law Department....................................................................................... 296-2456
Law Director................................................... Theodore Hamer............... 296-2456
Assistant Law Director..................................... Shawn Emerson................. 296-2456
Prosecutor....................................................... James Long........................ 296-2456
Prosecutor....................................................... John Everett....................... 296-2456
Municipal Court.............................................. Judge Robert Moore.......... 296-2466
....................................................................... Judge Thomas Hanna......... 296-2466
Clerk of Court................................................. Andrea White.................... 296-2461
Parks, Rec. and Cultural Arts Director............ Mary Beth Thaman ........... 296-2454
Parks Superintendent....................................... Mike Fleener..................... 296-2486
Cultural Arts Manager...................................... Shayna McConville............ 296-0294
Planning & Development Director.................. Thomas Robillard.............. 296-2441
City Planner..................................................... Ronald Hundt.................... 296-2441
City Planner..................................................... David Roller...................... 296-2441
Chief Building Official..................................... Terry Welker...................... 296-2441
Neighborhood Services Manager..................... Joanne Mejias.................... 296-2441
Community Development Block Grant Mgr..... Angela Brown.................... 296-3020
Police Chief..................................................... James O’Dell..................... 296-2562
Assistant Chief................................................. Capt. Mark Burian............. 296-2565
Assistant Chief................................................. Capt. Thomas McEwan...... 296-2498
City Engineer................................................... Steve Bergstresser............. 296-2436
E-Mail
You can reach most City employees with e-mail. The address would be firstname.
lastname@ketteringoh.org, such as john.doe@ketteringoh.org.
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City Offices
Polen Farm
5099 Bigger Road
Kettering, OH 45440
435-5787
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429
Receptionist: 296-2400
City Manager’s Office
296-2412; 296-2550 (fax)
www.ketteringoh.org
Rosewood Arts Centre
Community arts programs and classes
2655 Olson Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
296-0294
Kettering Municipal Court
2325 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45420
296-2466
Service Center
2800 Acorn Drive
Kettering, OH 45419
296-2472
Parks Maintenance Center
3170 Valleywood Drive
Kettering, OH 45429
296-2486
Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Outdoor performance facility
featuring both free and ticketed
events, May through September.
695 Lincoln Park Blvd.
Kettering, OH 45429
296-3300
www.fraze.com
Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Drive
Kettering, OH 45420
296-2587
Kettering Ice Arena
Kettering, OH 45420
296-2452 (recorded rates and hours)
Libraries
Kettering-Moraine Branch
2496 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2518
227-9509
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
Senior adult activities
Kettering, OH 45420
296-2480
Wilmington-Stroop Branch
2980 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45429-5012
227-9521
Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center
3351 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429
293-4348
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Safety Services
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
The Kettering Fire Department is a
combined career/part-paid volunteer
department which operates seven
fire stations throughout the City.
Within these stations are seven
fire engines, two aerial ladder
trucks, two paramedic units, four
ambulances, and additional support
vehicles.
The City provides 24-hour coverage,
365 days per year, by career
firefighter/paramedics at three of
its fire stations, which includes two
paramedic units and a squad.
How to report a fire or
medical emergency
In case of a fire or a medical emergency, you should call the Fire
Department’s emergency number,
either at 9-1-1 or 293-2151. When
the dispatcher answers, s/he will ask
for the following information:
During the weekdays, four engines
and one aerial ladder truck are
also staffed by career firefighters.
During weeknights, weekends
and holidays, with the exception
of the 24-hour manned apparatus,
all other equipment is staffed by
part-paid volunteer firefighters.
•The type of fire or medical
problem
•The address of the fire or
emergency
In addition to fires and medical
emergencies, the Fire Department
responds to situations such as
hazardous materials incidents,
electrical emergencies, smoke or
odor investigations and disaster
services.
• The phone number from which
you are calling
Stay on the line. The dispatcher
may want additional information
from you or may be able to give you
information to help your situation.
If you have a fire in your house, do
not call from where the fire is. Get
out of the house and call from a
neighbor’s house or another phone.
Please do not hesitate to call in an
emergency. If the Fire Department
does not provide the services
needed, they will direct you to the
appropriate agency.
The Fire Department is actively
seeking new part-paid volunteer
firefighters. If you are interested,
please contact the Volunteer
Resources Manager, Bonnie Pittl at
296-2433 or Fire Headquarters at
296-2489.
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Fire Prevention
The best way to be safe from
unfriendly fire is to prevent the fire
from ever occurring. For additional
fire safety information, or if you
have any questions regarding fire
safety, contact the Fire Marshal at
296-3384.
Education
Public education programs may be
available for citizens or groups who
are interested in more information
about fire and emergency medical
services. Due to staffing commitments
and operational related issues, we
cannot always honor the requests
for such services but will make every
effort to work with your group. Call
296-3385 to arrange for a speaker
for your group.
Tours
The Fire Department provides
station tours. This is an excellent
way to see the equipment and have
children learn about fire safety and
firefighting operations. For more
information about these programs,
call Fire Headquarters at 296-2489.
Fire Hazards
If you would like to report a
possible fire hazard, please call
the Fire Prevention Bureau at
296-2489. Except in rare
circumstances, in order
for the complaint to be
valid and investigated, the
complainant must leave
contact information.
How you can help
•Fire Hydrants — Most fire hydrants
in the City of Kettering are owned
and maintained by Montgomery
County Sanitary Engineering.
You are asked to take care of the
hydrants. Please do not obstruct or
block the fire hydrants with bushes/
shrubbery or paint the fire hydrants.
These acts will camouflage the
hydrants and make them difficult
to see by fire crews in case of an
emergency. If you would like to
report a damaged fire hydrant or
have a question concerning the fire
hydrants or water mains, contact
Montgomery County Sanitary
Engineering at 781-2500. If you
observe someone damaging a fire
hydrant, be observant and record
the license number of the vehicle
or description of the individual
so that this information can be
reported to the Kettering Police
Department.
•Emergency Vehicles — State
law requires that motorists move
to the right side of the street and
come to a complete stop when an
emergency vehicle approaches.
We also ask you not to park in
the marked fire lanes at shopping
centers and other complexes.
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•House Numbers — Businesses
and residences that do not have
properly
displayed
address
numbers can increase the response
time for an emergency response.
Numerical addresses should be 2
inches wide by 3 inches high and
located near a porch light or pole
light. The Ohio Fire Code requires
commercial businesses to have
numbers at least 4 inches in height
with a 1/2 inch width stroke. This
helps to identify the house or
business in an emergency situation
so we can provide you with the
best possible services.
• Fires — It is required by the Ohio
Revised Code for persons to report
all “unfriendly” fires (those which
pose a threat to property or human
life) to the Fire Department.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are one of the
simplest ways to ensure your
family’s safety in the event of a
fire. Statistics show that fatal fires
occur mostly within residential
occupancies where persons sleep.
The principal threat from fire occurs
when the occupants are sleeping
and unaware of the presence of a
fire. Working smoke detectors can
increase your chance of survival
by alerting you to the fire, waking
the occupants and by alerting the
occupants early enough to escape
from the structure. There are two
types of common smoke detectors.
One is the ionization unit that is
the lowest cost unit and is most
sensitive to invisible products of
combustion. The other type is a
photoelectric detector, which is
most sensitive to smoldering type
fires that produce larger particles
of smoke. Most experts now agree
that the photoelectric type detector
offers the earliest warning of fire
in residential fire scenarios. While
they are a little more expensive, the
photoelectric detector offers the best
choice of protection for your home.
National Fire Protection Standard
#72, 2007 Edition, requires that
smoke detectors be provided
at multiple locations within a
residence. To comply with nationally
recognized codes, smoke detectors
should be physically located within
each bedroom, in the sleeping area
leading to the bedroom or group of
bedrooms and one on every level of
the home. Larger homes may even
require additional smoke detectors
to adequately cover living spaces.
Technology today allows the smoke
detectors to be interconnected with
wires or wireless signals, so that
when one detector operates, all
of the other detectors will sound
simultaneously. Contrary to popular
belief, the smell of smoke may not
wake you. Instead, the poisonous
gases and smoke produced by the
fire can numb the senses and put
you into a deeper sleep.
After installing smoke detectors,
the devices must be maintained in
order to ensure that they will work
when needed. Many people die
each year needlessly because they
fail to maintain their detectors by
removing the batteries, failing to
replace the battery with new units
at least annually and by not testing
their detectors. Test your detectors
monthly. To be sure they are working,
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push the test button and listen for the
alarm. If you can’t reach it, push the
test button with a broom handle.
First Aid — a four-hour course for
medical, injury and environmental
emergencies.
Replace the batteries at least once
a year. An easy way to remember
when to change your battery is to
replace the batteries when the time
changes from Daylight Saving Time
to Eastern Standard Time and back
again. Detectors should be cleaned
periodically. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Cobwebs
and dust usually can be removed
with a vacuum cleaner attachment.
Classes start at $30. All classes
are also available for groups by
appointment.
CPR
The Kettering Fire Department
operates a child safety seat fitting
station once a month at Fire Station
32, 250 West Dorothy Lane. Hours
of operation are typically from 5:30
to 8:30 p.m. Appointments are
required to have your vehicle and
child safety seats inspected.
Residents may sign up for CPR
training offered by the Kettering Fire
Department. The department offers a
variety of courses including:
Heartsaver Class — a three- to fourhour class for infant/child/adult, oneperson CPR training for citizens and
businesses. This course is typically
offered once per month on Saturday
mornings.
Healthcare Provider Class — a fourto five-hour class for healthcare
professionals. It combines adult, oneand two-person CPR and infant/child
CPR, as well as AED and choking
emergencies.
The Kettering Fire Department
is a designated American Heart
Association Training Center. For
more information, call Fire
Headquarters at 296-2489.
Child Safety Seat Fitting
Station
To schedule an appointment,
contact Kettering Fire Department
Headquarters at 296-2489, Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Police Protection Services
The Kettering Police Department
is known as “Ohio’s Finest” police
force. The department includes
83 sworn officers and 26 civilian
employees who are in charge of
keeping the organization operating
24 hours a day.
The Police Department’s goal is to
provide Kettering citizens with the
best service possible by responding
to a wide variety of police and
service-related calls. If, at any
time, you wish to comment on the
service you have received, you are
encouraged to contact the Watch
Commander (296-2555) or Internal
Affairs (296-2499) for assistance.
The Police Department offers the
following special services:
Vacation house checks — The Police
Department will check the security
of a vacationing resident’s home as
long as the homeowners are not gone
fewer than three days or more than
30. These checks are made in daylight
only. Call 296-2584. (These checks
cannot be made for vacant houses.)
Drug analysis — This program is
primarily used when a parent finds
an unknown substance in a child’s
possession. A parent may bring the
substance to the Police Department
for free and confidential analysis. Call
296-2567 for more information.
Security surveys — A crime prevention
officer will inspect a residence or
business and make recommendations
on procedures and security hardware
for better protection from burglaries
and thefts. Call 296-2567.
Neighborhood Watch — The focus
of this program is to have neighbors
watching out for neighbors. It teaches
residents what to look for and what
to do in case they see something
suspicious as well as how to better
secure their homes against crimes.
Members are made aware of crime
in their area.
Neighborhood Watch groups are
located throughout the City. Contact
the Public Information Officer at
296-2458 if you are interested in
becoming a Neighborhood Watch
member or forming a group in your
area.
Presentations — The Community
Relations Section is available to give
presentations on a variety of subjects,
ranging from “Stranger Danger” for
younger children; to rape, crime
prevention, and Neighborhood
Watch courses for more mature
audiences. If you would like to arrange
for one of these presentations or
other police and safety-related talks,
contact the Community Relations
Section at 296-2567.
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Special Services
RadKIDS
The Kettering Police Department
offers several special programs for
citizens including:
Citizen Police Academy
The Citizen Police Academy is one of
the most successful programs offered
at the Kettering Police Department.
During the program, officers
introduce participants to the internal
operations of the Police Department
covering everything from use of force
and firearms to criminal investigation
and forensic hypnosis. The academy
runs once a week for 12 weeks and
usually has a waiting list. A similar
program is run for middle school
students, too. Call 296-2567 for more
information.
RAD
RadKIDS is a self-defense program
for children ages 6 to 10 who learn
confidence and defense strategies in
facing dangerous strangers. RadKIDS
is offered during the summer in a safe,
playful and non-threatening setting.
During the classes, parents also learn
how to keep their children safe from
abduction. Call 296-2520 for more
information.
Animal Control Services
The City of Kettering provides
residents with supplemental services
not provided by the Montgomery
C o u n t y A n i m a l S h e l t e r. I n
Kettering, the Community Services
Specialist/Animal Control Officer
(CSS/ACO) works directly through
the Police Department.
Rape Aggression Defense is a series of
four classes designed to help women
defend themselves against attack.
Women learn about personal safety
as well as a variety of self-defense
techniques. In this safe environment,
lead by women, participants practice
their new-found skills on Kettering
police officers posing as attackers.
To sign up for RAD, call 296-3250.
RAD classes help women defend
themselves against attack.
Animal Control Officer, Judy Kohl,
picks up a trap.
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The CSS/ACO assists in resolving a variety of neighborhood animal complaints
including removal of stray animals,
handling sick or injured wildlife, vicious
dogs, and animal cruelty or neglect.
Barking complaints are common and
are a violation of City Ordinance. Dog
owners are required to control their pets
to avoid excessive barking.
A request for a live trap may be made
for stray and roaming cats and dogs.
Cats and dogs are impounded at the
Montgomery County Animal Resource
Center. Kettering residents are not
allowed to set a personal live trap on
their property. Residents may contract
the help of a licensed trapper through
the State of Ohio Department of Natural
Resources.
Educational programs for children and
adults are also available on a variety
of topics including care and control
of pets, safety around animals, bite
prevention, wildlife control, rabies
prevention and more.
The CSS/ACO maintains a lost-andfound file for all types of pets that are
apt to stray or become lost. When your
pet is lost, begin searching immediately
by filing a report with Animal Control.
Duplicate copies are kept by Kettering
Police Dispatch to make information
available 24 hours a day. A dog license
or cat I.D. tag is a lost pet’s ticket
home.
You can buy your dog license—
which is required by state law and
must be annually renewed—from
the CSS/ACO.
According to City Ordinances:
•There is a 5 pet limit per residence
(cats and/or dogs).
• Dogs and cats may not run at large
at any time.
•Dogs and cats should be confined
to the owner’s property or under
reasonable control at all times.
•All dogs must be kept on a leash
in parks.
•Pet owners may not allow their
pets to commit a nuisance on any
public or private property without
the owner’s or tenant’s permission.
If it happens, pet owners must clean
up after their pet.
•Pet owners are responsible for any
damages caused by their pet.
• Rabies vaccinations are required for
all dogs and cats at the appropriate
age.
•Any dog or cat found running at large
will be picked up and impounded
at the Montgomery County Animal
Resource Center. If the animal has a
license or I.D. tag, the owner will be
notified, if possible. Otherwise, the
animal will be held for three days.
There is a two-week hold for all
dogs wearing current licenses and a
five-day hold for tagged cats. County
licenses are traceable 24 hours a day
through the shelter at 898-4457.
The City does not permit any wild or
exotic animals. Contact the CSS/ACO
before purchasing any unusual pets.
All City Ordinances are enforced
through warnings and citations when
appropriate. A violation of these
ordinances could result in a fine. For
more information about animal control
services or your responsibilities as a
pet owner, call 296-3266.
To protect you, your pet and your
neighbors, the City enforces certain
ordinances requiring animal control.
As a pet owner, it is your responsibility
to be aware of them.
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FYI
Because laws vary from city to city,
here are a few laws that you might
want to be aware of in Kettering:
Parks
All parks throughout the City are open
to the public. Citizens are permitted
in the park areas between dawn and
dusk. No alcoholic beverages are
permitted in Kettering parks except at
some rental facilities and during some
paid performances at Fraze Pavilion
for the Performing Arts.
Hills and Dales Park (in the northwest
section of Kettering) is patrolled by the
Kettering Police Department, although
it is owned and operated by Five Rivers
MetroParks. Most of the park’s rules are
the same as Kettering parks, but citizens
should call 278-8231concerning
permits, alcohol and general use.
Parking
Parking is not permitted on sidewalks,
within an intersection, within 10 feet
of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk,
within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic
control device, or any other place
prohibited by signs or yellow curbs.
The law also states that no vehicle
may be parked on the street for longer
than 72 hours.
If a tractor trailer over 22 feet in
length is parked on the street, the
laws state that it may not remain
for longer than one hour, unless it
is being loaded or unloaded. This is
not a complete list.
If you have any questions, please call
the Police Department at 296-2555.
Noise
The City of Kettering has a noise
ordinance that is enforced by the
Police Department. The ordinance
prevents any person from creating
noise through the operation of light
motor vehicles (car, motorcycle) in
excess of 80 decibels. It also restricts
certain actions between 11 p.m. and
7 a.m. that are considered disturbing
the peace. These include using loud
radios and musical instruments, as
well as yelling, whistling or singing
on public streets. You are urged to
contact the Police Department if you
are bothered by such disturbances.
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City Services
Curbside Leaf
Collection
County ordinance prevents burning
of leaves, and leaf volume is too great
for trash haulers. Therefore, the City
of Kettering begins collecting leaves
in late October.
If leaves are left on the streets, potential
drainage problems in underground
storm sewer systems may occur. Piles
of leaves may also contribute to traffic
accidents and parking problems.
• Prior to collection, rake your leaves
as close to the curb as possible,
being careful to avoid the street.
• The City is divided into 11 Districts
and picked up in numeric order.
(See map below.)
• Leaves not collected may be taken
to our Yard Debris Center, located
on Woodman Center Drive.
• Please purchase yard debris
bags if you would like Waste
Management to pick up yard
debris on your regularly scheduled
trash day.
For more information regarding leaf pickup or daily updates about crew locations,
please call (937) 296-FALL (296-3255)
or visit www.ketteringoh.org.
Montgomery
County Recycling
Resource Center
The City of Kettering partners with
the Montgomery County Recycling
Resource Center for additional
recycling options not offered through
the Waste Management recycling
program. The Recycling Resource
Center is located on Encrete Drive
off of West Dorothy Lane. Household
hazardous waste, construction
materials and tires are just a few of the
items the Recycling Resource Center
will accept. For more information
call 225-4999.
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Yard Debris
The City of Kettering Street Department
operates a Yard Debris Drop-off
Center where residents may discard
unwanted yard waste. Please be
prepared to show proof of residency
(Driver’s License or utility bill) when
dropping off material. The Center
is located on Woodman Center
Drive between Dorothy Lane and
Woodman Drive and is open March
through December, Monday through
Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Center is closed during January and
February as well as on holidays and
during inclement weather.
We kindly ask you to adhere to
the following specifications when
dropping material at the Yard Debris
Drop-off Center:
• Brush and Limbs: Please cut in
lengths of 6 feet or shorter. Limb
thickness must be 4 inches in
diameter or less. (Items longer
than 6 feet and limbs thicker
than 4 inches in diameter will
be refused.)
Yard debris we cannot accept:
• Grass clippings
• Thatch
• Sod
• Dirt
• Rocks
• Concrete
• Material from outside of
Kettering
• Debris from commercial
contractors
• Building and construction
materials
• Items in paper or plastic bags
Information Line: (937) 296-3255.
Leaf Compost and
Wood Mulch
Each fall, we pick up the leaves
citizens rake curbside. These leaves
are collected at our Yard Debris Center
and taken to our “Leaf Farm.” It is there
that the material is processed and made
into leaf compost.
In the spring, when the leaves have
formed a rich compost, it is made
available to citizens of Kettering for
free! Compost and wood chips will
become available (weather permitting),
beginning mid-April. Compost and
mulch bins are typically filled on
Thursdays and Fridays. Material may
be picked up at Indian Riffle Park on
Stroop Road.
Winter Weather
Preparedness in
Kettering
The safety of our citizens is a top priority,
and we work hard to provide reasonably
safe and passable road surfaces
throughout the year.The City of Kettering
Public Service Department plans for
winter storms months ahead, even when
the weather is warm. Organization and
careful use of resources ensure safe
driving routes. While clearing the City
of snow, our drivers clear an equivalent
of 887 miles!
Program Details
The City of Kettering has established
14 primary snow routes that provide
one connected, continuous system
enabling traffic flow throughout
the City. Primary routes include
major thoroughfares, hills, curves,
emergency vehicle access, bus routes
and school access.
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• While snow continues to fall, focus
will be put upon main roadways
only.
• After 3 - 4 inches of snow
accumulation and the storm has
completely stopped, side streets in
the City will then be plowed.
• When schools are operating,
streets immediately adjacent will
be salted.
• Citizens may also request salting
on streets not assigned to routes.
These requests are investigated and
handled in order of safety priority
relative to main roadways.
Snow and Ice Control
• Plowing does not remove packed
snow and ice—only the loose
top layer.
• You may notice white “stripes”
on City roadways; this is antiicing solution (brine). Brine is
economical, prevents ice and snow
from bonding to the pavement,
provides up to an hour of melting
power and eases plowing.
• Many people are under the
impression that salt will melt
snow and ice to bare pavement.
Unfortunately, this is not true. In
order to be effective, salt must
have temperatures above 20oF
and substantial traffic volume
must be present. Unless these
conditions exist, salting may not be
apparent on less traveled streets.
• Kettering may receive 20+
snowstorms each year, often
times in excess of 34 inches.
• The City of Kettering subscribes
to weather forecasting services,
wh i ch p r ov i d e a dva n c e d
warnings of upcoming storm
systems. This service enables
us to prepare more quickly and
efficiently.
Tips for Residents
• Stay informed about pending
weather conditions.
• Allow extra travel time.
• Maintain a safe following distance
and slower speeds
• Avoid peak traffic hours.
• Do not attempt to pass snowplow
trucks which are plowing in
teams.
• Remove parked vehicles from
street.
• Snow plowed across driveways is
unavoidable. When shoveling, you
may consider placing the snow on
the left side of your driveway (as
you face your property) to lessen
the amount of shoveling due to
snowplow deposits.
• Carefully clear sidewalks as soon
as practical.
• Take breaks when shoveling to
avoid exhaustion.
For more information:
City of Kettering Street Department
(937) 296-2472
Snow Information Line
(937) 296-3255
www.ketteringoh.org
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Planting
The Living Tree Program lets you
commemorate special occasions with
the planting of a tree.
Tree Planting Program
To encourage the planting of quality
street trees throughout Kettering, the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Department will make available a
limited number of trees to Kettering
residents. These trees are offered on
a first-come, first-served, shared-cost
basis.The trees are available to Kettering
residents, businesses, churches and
others but will be limited to one tree
per person and/or address per year. The
Parks Department plants the trees, but
the owner assumes all maintenance.
Registration
Kettering residents or property owners
can sign up for a tree at the Parks
Maintenance Center, 3170 Valleywood Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Payment is
required at the time of registration.
The planting site will be determined
by the property owner and Park
personnel. The planting will be in
an area in the tree lawn or in the
area immediately behind the walk.
Back- and side-yard plantings are
not allowed. Obstacles such as
underground utilities, existing
buildings and trees, and overhead
wires should be taken into
consideration. The Parks Department
will have the final choice in the
location of the planting site. The
trees will be planted in the spring or
fall, depending upon delivery and
weather.
Guarantee
Trees are guaranteed to grow during
the growing season immediately
following their planting. The City
will replace a tree once. Any tree
experiencing partial dieback will be
handled on an individual basis.
Living Tree Program
This program allows persons and
organizations to commemorate a
special occasion with the planting
of a tree. Trees will be planted on
public land, and bronze plaques
may be ordered for ground-level
installation in front of the tree. Trees
may be ordered and purchased at
the Parks Maintenance Center. Call
296-2486.
Cost and Type of Trees
For a list of trees and current prices,
call 296-2486 or stop by the Parks
Maintenance Center.
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Tree Trimming
and Removal
Property owners are responsible for
maintaining their tree lawn or rightof-way including all trees and the
lawn in front of the house.
Trees growing in the right-of-way
or that portion of a privately-owned
tree falling into the street due to high
winds, lightning, etc. will be cleared
by City crews. Trees and limbs on
private property are the owner’s
responsibility.
You may remove right-of-way trees
that are undesirable due to species
or other reasons. Undesirable trees
include, but are not limited to Box
Elder, Ohio Buckeye, Black Locust,
Elm, Silver Maple, Catalpa, Poplars,
Tree of Heaven, Mountain Ash, Horse
Chestnut, Mulberry, Willow, Ginko
(female).
The responsibility for removing the
tree would be the property owner’s.
The City can assist owners in removing
trees with its chipping program.
Tree and Brush
Chipping Program
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Arts Department offers a fee-based
chipping program to residents to
maintain the aesthetic beauty and
property values in Kettering.
Before trimming, call for a brush
information sheet. When you finish
trimming and have stacked the
brush properly, measure the brush
pile facing the cut or butt end side.
Measure the height and width of
the pile to the nearest 6 inches.
An example would be a pile that
measures 3 feet high by 8 feet 6 inches
wide. Please be accurate in your
measurements as only the quantity
paid for will be chipped.
Bring the measurements to the Parks
Maintenance Center and pay the
scheduled fee by Friday at 1 p.m.
Chipping will begin the next week. For
best results, call or pick up a fact sheet
detailing the program before you trim.
The Parks Maintenance Center is
located at 3170 Valleywood Drive.
Valleywood Drive runs south of
Dorothy Lane to Wilmington Pike
just north of Stroop Road. The phone
number is 296-2486.
Kettering offers a fee-based chipping
program for residents.
The chipping program is designed to
provide the most extensive service
possible, with the least expense in
personnel. To honor your chipping
request, we need you to meet the
following conditions:
•Branches and limbs to be chipped
may not be more than 3-4 inches
in diameter.
•Branches and limbs to be chipped
are at least 48 inches long.
•If possible, the piles should be
stacked between the sidewalk and
the curb in the tree lawn area. They
should not be located in such a
manner as to block the sidewalk,
be in the street, or create a hazard
of any kind.
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• Roots, dirt, boards, plywood, rope,
vines, thorny material, large shrubs
or debris of any sort cannot be
included in the pile.
• Any trimmings by commercial tree
trimmers or hired personnel cannot
be accepted.
•This service is limited to two times
per season, and the department
can handle only 10 requests per
week.
Water and Sanitary
Sewer Services
All of Kettering’s water and sanitary
sewer services are taken care of by the
Montgomery County Water Services
Department.
For maintenance and repair, contact:
•Water - Sewer - Meter Leaks
781-2679
•Emergency (Nights and Holidays)
781-2678
For accounts — customer billing
inquiries, contact 781-2688.
For more information, call 781-2500.
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Kettering City Schools
Kettering is well-known for its quality
school system. Residents of the district
are proud of their schools and have
continually supported the district, in
both volunteer and financial capacities.
The Kettering City School District
currently serves approximately 7,400
students and has 11 school buildings,
including eight elementary schools
that serve kindergartners through fifth
graders; two middle schools that serve
sixth, seventh and eighth graders; and
a four-year high school.
Long recognized as one of the finest
school districts in Montgomery County
and indeed, in Southwest Ohio, the
Kettering City School District maintains
a tradition of providing excellent
educational programming and services
to its students.
Students at the high school and middle
schools can choose from among more
than 200 courses to complete their
schedules. With strong gifted, honors
and career education programs,
Kettering’s secondary schools offer
something for every student. In
addition, Kettering Fairmont High
School offers students the opportunity
to take any of a total of 17 Advanced
Placement courses, including four
science classes, three math classes,
two history classes, two English classes,
four foreign language classes and two
art classes.
In 2008, Fairmont joined an elite group
of only a handful of schools from across
Ohio to be approved to offer students
the rigorous college-prep curriculum
program known as International
Baccalaureate (IB.)
IB is a two-year program that includes
a full curriculum of upper-level
classes, a Creativity-Action-Service
(CAS) component, an Extended
Essay component and “Theory of
Knowledge,” a philosophy course. A
student who successfully completes the
IB Diploma Program can— depending
on the college or university—get credit
for as much as a full year of college.
Completion of the IB program also
carries weight when it comes to
admission to the best colleges across
the U.S.
A “comprehensive” high school,
Kettering Fairmont provides both
college preparatory and school-towork opportunities for students, and
approximately 80 percent of Fairmont’s
students go on to college following
graduation.
The Kettering City School District
likewise offers a full range of academic
courses at the elementary level, as well
as art, music and physical education for
all students. And students at all grade
levels, K-12, are exposed to technology
through the latest in hardware and
software, giving our Kettering students
the opportunity to prepare for success
in the future.
For more information, please visit the
Kettering City School District’s website at www.ketteringschools.org or
contact the Community Relations
Office at 937-499-1458 or at
kari.basson@ketteringschools.org.
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Community Information
Newsletter
Contact with Kettering, the City’s
newsletter, is published quarterly. The
newsletter provides citizens with upto-date information on City projects,
services, policies and other area
happenings.The newsletter is mailed to
Kettering residents. If for some reason
you have not received a copy of the
newsletter, contact the City Manager’s
Office at 296-2412 any weekday
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Take 5 with Kettering
Take 5 with Kettering is a monthly
five-minute cable television program.
Like Contact with Kettering, Take 5
provides information on City projects,
policies and upcoming events. It airs
at 7:30 p.m. prior to the City Council
meeting on the second and fourth
Tuesday of the month.
Let’s Talk Kettering
Let’s Talk Kettering is a monthly,
30-minute live call-in show on a variety
of programs, services and issues.
The show is cablecast on the third
Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
All city programming is cablecast on
Channel 06.
Website
You can find all types of information
about the city on its website at
www.ketteringoh.org. From tax
information to recreation center
news and from street construction
to community notes, the website
can answer a variety of questions.
Please let us know if there is specific
information you would like to see on
the website.
Television Programs
Kettering Daily
Kettering Daily is a 15-minute
show each weekday featuring the
most current City information, from
reviews of council meetings to a
monthly crime report.
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City Map
City Facilities
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Kettering Business Park / Kettering Courts Complex / Fire Headquarters
—Recreation Center
— Ice Arena
—Adventure Reef Water Park
— Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
Fraze Pavilion
James S. Trent Arena
Polen Farm
Public Service / Streets / VMC
Parks Maintenance Center
Yard Debris Drop-Off Center
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Schools
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Board of Education
Kettering Fairmont High School
Van Buren Middle School
Kettering Middle School
Moraine Meadows Elementary
Southdale Elementary
Orchard Park Elementary
Oakview Elementary
Beavertown Elementary
Greenmont Elementary
Indian Riffle Elementary
Prass Elementary
Kennedy Elementary
St. Albert the Great (Parochial)
St. Charles School/Archbishop
Alter High School (Parochial)
Ascension School (Parochial)
Fire Stations
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Fire House #31
Fire House #32
Fire House #33
Fire House #34
Fire House #35
Fire House #36
Fire House #37
Parks
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Selected Points of Interest
12. US Post Office (2)
13. Kettering Medical Center
14. Governor’s Place
15. Town & Country Shopping Center
16. Montgomery County Public Library (2)
17. Miami Valley Research Park
18. Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering
19. Community Golf Course
20.YMCA
21. Montgomery County Recycling Resources
Center
22. The Greene
Civic Commons Park
Delco Park
Indian Riffle Park — Skate Plaza
Berwin Park
Blackhawk Park
Ernst Park
Glaser Park
Governor’s Place Park
Irelan Park
John F. Kennedy Park
Kantner Park
Oak Creek Park
Oak Park
Pondview Park
Southdale Park
Southern Hills Park
State Farm Park
Tait Park
Van Buren Park
Walther Park
Wenzler Park
Hills & Dales Park
(MetroParks)
Cemeteries
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David’s Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
Beavertown Cemetery
Watervliet Shakers‘ Memorial
Facts and Figures
Population
Building/Zoning Permits
54,312 (2010 census)
Location
In Montgomery County, Ohio, five
miles south of Dayton
Vital Statistics
Building and zoning permits may
be obtained at the Planning and
Development Office, Kettering
Government Center, 3600 Shroyer
Road.
Phone: 296-2441
Copies of birth and death certificates
are available through the Bureau of
Vital Statistics for a small fee. The
offices are located at 117 S. Main
St., Dayton, Ohio.
Refuse Collection
For the certificate to be on file, the
birth or death must have occurred
within Montgomery County. For more
information, call the Bureau of Vital
Statistics of Public Health Dayton and
Montgomery County at 496-3117.
Newspapers-
Area
18.74 square miles
School District-28 square miles
Taxes
Automobile registration: $49.50
Property tax: $86.25 per $1,000
valuation (before reduction factors)
City of Kettering income tax rate:
2.25%.
Housing Units
27,602 (2010 census)
Commercial
Establishments
1,700 (2000 census)
16 shopping areas are in the city,
with easy access to major regional
malls and downtown Dayton
•Waste Management, 1-866-263-6445
News Media
The Kettering-Oakwood Times
(Wed. & Sat.)
Dayton Daily News (daily)
Electronic Media-
• Local AM & FM radio stations
provide a variety of radio
entertainment.
• Four major television stations
serve Kettering, including a
public television station.
Three access channels: Community
Access, Channel 23; Education Access,
Channel 24; Government Access,
Channel 21. All access channels are
available through cable television.
Cable television provided by Time
Warner, 294-6400.
Transportation
All neighborhoods in Kettering receive
public bus transportation service from
the Regional Transit Authority. For
route information, call 226-1144.
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Kettering Municipal Court provides
justice services for the communities
of Kettering, Centerville, Moraine
and Washington Township. The court
is located at 2325 Wilmington Pike,
Kettering, Ohio. Both the Court and
Clerk of Court Offices are open
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
The court handles misdemeanor
traffic and criminal cases, as well
as civil complaints up to $15,000
and small claims complaints up to
$3,000. Preliminary hearings for
felony cases are also conducted at
Kettering Municipal Court.
All cases in Kettering Municipal Court
are presided over by the Hon. Thomas
M. Hanna and the Hon. Robert L.
Moore. Civil and small claims cases
are heard by Magistrate Richard
Boucher. The elected Clerk of Court
is Andrea White.
The Clerk of Court Office is responsible
for maintaining and safeguarding
all of the public records for cases
handled by Kettering Municipal
Court. The office is also responsible
for collecting and distributing fines,
fees and costs related to these cases.
Payments for cases may be made in
the form of cash, personal check,
certified check or money order,
MasterCard and VISA. Citizens can
make payments in person, by mail,
over the phone or online at the Court’s
website.
Records held by the Clerk of Court,
and sessions held in Court, are open
to the public. Case records are also
accessible online at the Court’s
website, along with information on
directions, paying a ticket, costs and
fines, court appearances, filing civil
and small claims cases and other
information.
The Court’s website:
www.ketteringmunicipalcourt.com.
For more information, contact the:
• Clerk of Court’s Office at
937-296-2461 or
• Judges’ Offices at
937-296-2466.
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Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Arts Department is a
Gold Medal Award-winner for the best
recreation program in the country and
one of ten departments nationally to be
accredited three times.The department
offers more than 1,300 recreational
programs and classes for everyone
from tots to senior adults, plus special
populations.
Through the City’s programs, you and
your family can swim competitively or
leisurely; ice skate; play hockey, tennis,
basketball or volleyball; and aerobic
dance, square dance, tap dance or clog.
You can learn yoga, scuba diving, infant
exercises, calligraphy, jazz dancing,
computer skills, karate, creative thinking,
pottery, quilting, needlework, and a host
of other new skills.
If you prefer a more leisurely approach
to your free time, you’ll enjoy Kettering’s
more than 21 park sites, totaling more
than 400 acres. The parks system
provides the perfect setting for a family
picnic, a quiet stroll or an afternoon
of fishing on a calm, beautiful pond,
19 public tennis courts, 43 baseball/
softball diamonds, 18 football/soccer
fields, two self-guided fitness trails, a
BMX track, four ponds and a sledding
hill also are available.
Some special recreation facilities
include:
2900 Glengarry Drive, 296-2587
• Year-round swimming pool, summer
water park, cardio room, fitness
room, gymnasium, walking/jogging
track, aerobics room, nursery,
whirlpool and sauna.
The Kettering Recreation Complex
features Adventure Reef Water Park, a
3-acre water park.
3351 Shroyer Road, 293-4348
•State-of-the-art fitness equipment
Kettering Ice Arena
•Indoor arena offers eight months
of ice skating.
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
•Comfortable lobby area, library,
conference rooms, kitchen and
billiards room.
Polen Farm
5099 Bigger Road, 435-5787
•Country barn, farm home, gazebo
in a picturesque setting. Available
to rent for banquets, business
meetings, weddings, receptions,
picnics and the like.
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Fraze Pavilion
for the Performing Arts
695 Lincoln Park Boulevard
296-3300
•4,300-seat outdoor amphitheatre
features concert and festival
performances by local, regional
and national recording artists from
May to September.
•Ernst Park
1030 E. David Road
picnic shelter with grill, picnic
tables, volleyball court (standards
only), ball fields, soccer fields, four
tennis courts (lighted), playground
2655 Olson Drive, 296-0294
• Classes for all ages in music, theatre,
dance, visual arts, fine crafts and
the humanities. Art gallery, private
studios, meeting rooms and theatre.
Home to Kettering Civic Band and
Kettering Children’s Choir.
•Governor’s Place Park
3101 Governor’s Place Blvd.
picnic tables, benches, event
facilities
Parks
•Berwin Park
1400 Berwin Avenue
playground, basketball court,
picnic tables
•Blackhawk Park
3005 Blackhawk Drive
basketball court, picnic tables,
playground
•Civic Commons Park
675 Lincoln Park Blvd.
walking paths, pond, Fraze Pavilion,
benches, fountains, seasonal
restrooms
•Delco Park
1700 Delco Park Drive
three picnic shelters with grills
and volleyball standards, 4 sand
volleyball courts, BMX track,
playground, 4 lighted ball fields, 6
soccer fields, fishing pond, fishing
pier
•Glaser Park
1851 Doris Drive
playground, picnic tables
•Indian Riffle Park
2801 E. Stroop Road
three picnic shelters with grills
and volleyball standards, basketball court, Par Course fitness trail,
picnic tables, ball fields, football/
soccer fields and the Playground for
All, (including adapted equipment
for people with disabilities)
•Irelan Park
4532 Marshall Road
picnic shelter with grill, picnic
tables, volleyball court (standards
only), ball fields, football field,
playground
•J.F. Kennedy Park - Splash Pad
5073 Bigger Road
three ball fields, one soccer/
football field, four tennis courts,
playground
•Kantner Park
1512 Brownleigh Road
picnic tables, ball field, 2 tennis/
basketball courts, playground
•Oak Park
2055 Malcom Avenue
one tennis/basketball court,
playground, ball field, benches
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•Oak Creek Park
2239 Berrycreek Drive
ball field, basketball court, picnic
tables, playground
•Pondview Park
2320 Pondview Drive
marked nature trail, stocked pond
(1 acre), park benches
•Southdale Park
3036 Bellflower Avenue
marked nature trail, Habitat
Environmental Center, two tennis/
basketball courts/ball wall, picnic
tables, playground
•Southern Hills Park
1545 Sacramento Drive
two tennis/basketball courts, ball
field, playground, picnic tables
•State Farm Park
2510 Blackhawk Drive
shelter, six ball fields, two football
fields, playground, concession
stand (during games)
•Tait Park
3750 Tait Road
ball field, tennis court, small
shelter, picnic tables, basketball
court, playground
•Van Buren Park
1450 Scottsdale Avenue
tennis/basketball courts, ball field,
picnic tables, playground
•Walther Park
4421 Overland Trail
two tennis courts, picnic table,
playground
Picnic Shelters
The City of Kettering Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Arts Department has
several reservable picnic shelters
available. There is no fee to reserve a
shelter. Residents are able to reserve
a shelter beginning in January; nonresidents in March. Reservations must
be made at the Parks Maintenance
Center, 3170 Valleywood Drive.
Shelters may be used on a first-come
first-served basis when they are not
reserved. For more information, call
296-2486.
Delco Park - 1700 Delco Park Drive
Delco Park Shelter #1 has 10 - 15
tables, and seats up to 140 people.
Nearby are 4 lighted baseball fields,
barbecue grills, a volleyball court, 5
soccer fields, a fishing pond, a fishing
pier and playground equipment.
Drinking fountains are located in
the park. A stocked 8-acre lake for
fishing and a bicycle motocross
(BMX) track also are in Delco Park.
Baseball fields need to be rented to
ensure availability.
Delco Park Shelter #2 has 6 - 8 tables,
and seats up to 56 people. Parking
areas are located a short distance away.
Shelter #3 seats up to 250 people.
Permanent restrooms are available
within the park. Electricity can be
made available at the Delco Park
shelters.
•Wenzler Park
3535 Sharewood Court
small shelter, picnic tables,
ball field, two tennis/basketball
courts, playground
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Ernst Park - 1030 E. David Road
Ernst Park shelter is hexagon shaped,
holds 4-5 tables, and seats up to 40
people. Close by are tennis courts,
baseball fields, barbecue grills, a
grass volleyball court, playground
equipment and drinking fountain.
Chemical toilets are available within
the park during the summer. The
parking lot will hold 35 cars. Baseball
fields need to be rented to ensure
availability.
Irelan Park - 4532 Marshall Road at
East David Road
Irelan Park shelter is hexagon shaped,
holds 4-5 tables, and seats up to 40
people. Nearby are barbecue grills,
a grass volleyball court, playground
equipment and drinking fountain. The
parking lot holds 24 cars with additional
parking on Marstead Drive. The shelter
is surrounded by large, mature trees.
A chemical toilet is available at Irelan
Park during the summer. Irelan Park
shelter is not available on Saturdays
April 1 through July 30.
Kettering Parks
Foundation
The Kettering Parks Foundation is
a non-profit 501(c)3 organization
established in 1982 to raise funds to
support parks, recreation and cultural
arts opportunities in Kettering. The
Foundation has donated an accessible
bus and developed a playground at
Indian Riffle Park especially for
children with disabilities, as well as
an accessible fishing pier at Delco
Park. Funds also are used to provide
financial assistance to families for
recreational programs. If you would
like to help or be a member of the
Friends of the Parks Foundation, call
296-2454 for information.
Indian Riffle Park 2801 E. Stroop Road
Indian Riffle Park #1, #2 and #3 shelters
each hold 10-15 tables and seat up to
120 people. Nearby are inside
rest-rooms, barbecue grills, a
grass volleyball court, playground
equipment (which can accommodate
those with disabilities) and drinking
fountain. Parking for 150 cars is
nearby. The shelters are surrounded by
large, mature trees. Electric outlets are
available at the Indian Riffle Shelters
#1 and #3. Shelter #2 is close to
the playground equipment for those
groups with children. Shelter #2 and
#3 are accessible with paved walks.
Baseball fields need to be rented to
ensure availability.
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Planning and Development
Building, Housing
and Zoning Permits
— Removal or demolition of buildings
or structures
The City issues permits and performs
inspections to ensure the safety of
people who will use or occupy new
or remodeled buildings. Permits also
ensure a uniform minimum standard
for all construction, repair, alteration,
and maintenance of buildings and
structures.
Permit fees are based upon the type
and extent of the work. The fees help
defray the cost of providing inspection
services. Permits are required before
any work begins.
Construction and/or zoning permits
and inspections are required for
these types of work:
— Residential construction work
•new houses
•garages
•sheds
•pools
•patio covers/enclosures/decks
•additions
•remodeling
•structural repairs
•gazebos
•driveways
•patio slabs, decks, covers,
enclosures
•fences
— Commercial construction,
remodeling and signs
Plumbing permits and inspections
are required for the new installation
or replacement of
•plumbing fixtures
•sump pumps
•water conditioners and softeners
•water heaters
•gas, sewer and water lines
Heating permits and inspections are
required for the new installation or
replacement of
•heating appliances
•central air conditioning
•vent dampers and flue pipes
•duct work and extensions of duct
work
•wood stoves
•fireplaces
•solar heating systems
Electrical permits and inspections
are required for the new installation
or replacement of
•electrical fixtures
•wiring
•upgraded electrical service
•electrical work including outlets
For additional information on
permits, call the City’s Planning and
Development office at 296-2441.
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Property
Maintenance
The welfare of our citizens is our
number one concern and the primary
reason why we enforce a Property
Maintenance Code. The Code is set
up to ensure the public health, safety
and welfare as they are affected by
the occupancy and maintenance of
structures and premises.
The purchase of a home or business is
the largest investment most of us make
in our lifetime. Pride of ownership, safe
and comfortable surroundings, a secure
investment, and a stable community
are the benefits enjoyed by ownership.
A property that is not well maintained
negatively impacts quality of life
and property values for surrounding
neighbors. It is to everyone’s benefit to
keep our properties well maintained
and to assist and encourage our
neighbors to do the same.
The following is a list of maintenance
issues that should be regularly monitored
in order to keep properties in line with
the Property Maintenance Code.
Principal and Accessory Structures
should be maintained in a neat and
sanitary manner.
• All exterior walls, including porch,
deck railings and supports, should
be protected from deterioration
with sound protective coatings such
as paint or other siding materials
that are not flaking, peeling or
loose. Materials that have holes,
cracks, chalking, rust or rot should
be repaired or replaced.
•Roofs and flashings should be
structurally sound and in good
repair.
•Gutters and downspouts should
be in good condition; soundly
attached, free of rust or peeling
paint.
•Windows are to be weather tight with
no peeling, chipping or flaking paint
with glazing and caulking in tact.
•Street numbers are to be placed
so that they are easily observed
and readable from the street(s) and
alley(s) that access the property.
•Fences and retaining walls should
be firmly anchored, structurally
sound and routinely painted or
treated as required to prevent
deterioration.
Hard Paved Surfaces such as patios,
steps, walkways and driveways should
be maintained free of safety hazards
and repaired or replaced as necessary
to remove any chipping, excessive
cracking, loose materials or potholes.
Yards and lots should be maintained
in a clean and safe manner and free
of grass and weeds in excess of eight
inches tall. Shrubs and trees should
be kept neatly trimmed and healthy.
Accumulation of trash, junk, debris
and noxious or offensive materials
is prohibited.
This is important if you abut an alley:
• Trash and recycling pickup occurs
in the alley.
• Bulk and yard waste pickup is at
the front curb. These items should
be placed just behind front street
curb, NOT IN THE ALLEY.
These pickups all occur on your
regular trash-hauling day, but you must
notify Waste Management that you
require bulk pickup at least 24-hours
in advance or you risk them being
left. Leaving these items out past the
designated pickup day is a violation
for which you could be cited.
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Outside Storage of temporary, seasonal
or permanent items is prohibited in all
front yards. Furniture, equipment and
other items located on exterior premises
shall be designed for outdoor use
and maintained in a neat and orderly
manner.
Motor Vehicles stored outdoors must
be parked on hard paved surfaces and
be fully operable with valid license
plates displayed. Major repairs or
bodywork on any vehicle shall occur
only in an enclosed space suitable for
such purposes. Only one recreational
vehicle meeting the maximum size
requirements can be stored outdoors
and must be properly screened.
More detailed information on Code
Enforcement and the actual code
text can be viewed on the Property
Maintenance Code Enforcement
page of the City’s website at www.
ketteringoh.org. If you have general
questions you may call the Planning
Department at 296-2441.
Please take the time to carefully
look at your property keeping these
guidelines in mind.
To file a complaint contact the
24-hour property maintenance
hotline at 296-3286 or go to the file a
complaint link at www.ketteringoh.org.
Fair Housing
The City of Kettering’s Fair Housing
Ordinance protects residents when
renting an apartment or buying
a house. Owners and real estate
salespeople cannot refuse to sell or
rent to any person based on race,
color, creed, disability, familial status,
national origin or ancestry. The City
of Kettering utilizes the services
of the Miami Valley Fair Housing
Center 223-6035 to investigate
claims of discrimination.
Housing Rehabilitation
Loan Program
This City program offers low-interest
loans to those who income-qualify for
this federally funded program. With
these loans, the City preserves the
existing housing stock and encourages
property owners to make necessary
improvements. Residents who qualify
can receive loans at either 3 or 0 percent.
The City also offers deferred loans to
residents 62 and older and persons with
disabilities who have limited income
and lack financial resources to assume
a monthly debt. Among the eligible
repairs are heating, plumbing, and
electrical systems; roof replacement;
windows and doors, insulation and
siding. For more information, call
296-3020.
First-time Homebuyers
Program
This program encourages responsible
homeownership for low and moderate
income households by working with
the Home Ownership Center of
Greater Dayton (HOC). After receiving
eight hours of HUD-certified housing
counseling, households are eligible
to receive up to $5,000 to be used for
down payment assistance to purchase
a home or closing costs. For more
information, please call 296-3020.
H.E.L.P
The Home Enhancement Loan
Program helps homeowners with
updates, modernizations and room
additions by providing an interest buy
down on a loan.
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Civic Activities and
Service Organizations
Boards & Commissions
Arts Council
Partners for Healthy Youth
Advisory Board
Purpose: To promote, develop and
Purpose: To promote and develop an maintain programs targeted to the youth
awareness and appreciation of arts in Kettering. in Kettering.
Meetings: Third Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
Meetings: Third Monday, 4 p.m.
Art in Public Places Committee
Purpose: To enhance neighborhoods and
urban environments through the installation
and maintenance of permanent and
temporary works of art.
Meetings: On Call
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Board
Purpose: To promote a comprehensive
parks, recreation and cultural arts program
and to provide complete recreation areas
and facilities for Kettering residents.
Board of Community Relations
Meetings: First Thursday in February, April,
Purpose: To improve intergroup relations June, August, October and December, 4 p.m.
and promote fair housing.
Planning Commission
Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m.
Purpose: The Planning Commission guides
Board of Personnel Appeals
development in the City by approving
Purpose: To hear appeals and render plans in accordance with the provisions of
non-binding decisions on terminations of the Zoning Code, and serves as the City’s
Unclassified Civil Service employees.
platting authority.
Meetings: On Call
Meetings: First and third Mondays, 7 p.m.
Board of Plumbers’ Registry
Purpose: To Examine and license all
journeymen plumbers and plumbing
contractors performing work in the City.
Meetings: On Call
Board of Tax Appeals
Property Maintenance Board
Purpose: To provide residents an opportunity
to appeal a violation notice that has been
issued in connection with enforcement of the
City’s Property Maintenance Code.
Meetings: On Call
Purpose: To hear appeals filed by taxpayers
in order to affirm, reverse or modify any
assessment, ruling or decision made by the
Tax Manager.
Meetings: On Call
Sister City Committee
Civil Service Commission
Volunteer Celebration Committee
Purpose: To provide an organization of
citizens interested in fostering a relationship
between residents of Kettering, Ohio,
and those of one or more cities in foreign
countries throughout the world.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Purpose: The Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings: Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m.
reviews conditional uses and has the power Volunteer Advisory Council
to vary the literal application of the Zoning Purpose: To promote volunteerism within
the City of Kettering.
Code requirements.
Meetings: Second and fourth Mondays, if an *Meetings: Third Wednesday, 8 a.m. *If an
application has been filed.
application has been filed, 7 p.m.
Purpose: To formulate rules for adoption
by City Council and promotion of city and
school board employees in the Classified Civil
Service and to hear appeals of Classified Civil
Service employees on issues of suspension,
demotion, termination and layoff.
Meetings: On Call
Purpose: Recognition of Kettering’s
volunteers.
Meetings: On Call
For more information about any of the
committees call 296-2416.
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Youth
Senior
Development Services
The Senior Services Coordinator assists
senior residents in finding the help
Services
they need on a variety of topics. Do
The Youth Development Coordinator
provides support for the After-School
Enrichment Program, the School/
Community Liaison Program, and
Kettering Youth Council. The AfterSchool Enrichment Program provides
after-school enrichment activities in
the form of academic, cultural arts and
fitness clubs. These clubs are active
in all Kettering public elementary
and middle schools. The School/
Community Liaison Program offers
support to families in need of housing,
employment, nutrition or healthcare.
Referrals to these professionals are
made by school administrators.
Kettering Youth Council is a group
of 6th through 12th graders who are
committed to making a difference in
their community. This peer-led group
plans social and community service
opportunities for youth in Kettering.
Members, which include youth from
all public and private schools, also
plan and execute the annual Kettering
Youth Summit. Kettering Youth
Council meets once a month at the
Kettering Recreation Complex. Check
out the website: www.pfhy.org for our
calendar of events and meeting
dates. For more information on any
of the programs, call Addie Weaver,
Youth Development Coordinator, at
534-7115.
you have questions about services
or assistance for older adults such
as senior housing, transportation or
in-home care? There are a variety of
services available for you or your loved
one in the Miami Valley, but finding
your way through the maze can be a
challenge. Let the City of Kettering’s
Senior Service Coordinator help. The
Coordinator works with other City
departments and acts as an advocate
on senior issues.
Call Vickie Carraher at 296-3356.
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State/Government Information
Exceptions
Voter Registration
and Qualifications
Every citizen has the responsibility
to register to vote and to express an
opinion at the polls. Citizen participation in government is essential for a
strong democratic system.
In order to vote, a person must be:
•A United States citizen
•At least 18 years old on the day of
the election
•A resident of the state at least 30
days before the election
•A registered voter at least 30 days
before the election
A person may register to vote or report
a change in name and/or address
at the Board of Elections, 451 W.
Third St., Dayton; any public library
in the county except Germantown;
the township offices of Harrison,
Madison, Miami and Washington;
or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Registration forms may be requested
by mail or telephone from the Board
of Elections (225-5656).
If you move within your precinct, you
may complete a change-of-residence
notice at your polling place on
election day.
If you move from one precinct to
another, or from one county to
another after registration closes, you
may return to the polling place in the
precinct where you were properly
registered and vote at that election.
While there, you can complete forms
to change your registration so that
you can vote at your new location
at the next election.
If you moved to a different precinct
within the same county before
registration closed, and you did not
report the change of address to your
Board of Elections, you may go to the
Board of Elections office anytime after
the close of registration and noon on
the Saturday before the election or on
election day, complete a change of
address form and vote an absentee
ballot.
Changes of address for a person who
already has registered must be reported to the Board of Elections before
registration closes, which is 30 days
before any election. If a person moves
between the time of the registration
deadline and election, s/he may vote
in the previous precinct, but only
for that election. Name and address
changes within a precinct may be
made at the precinct on election day.
Registration re-opens the day after
election day.
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School Board
Registration
Limitations
If a person does not vote at least once in
four calendar years, or make any type
of transaction, the Board of Elections
will send a double postcard asking if
the voter wishes to remain registered.
If so, the card must be returned within
30 days. If no reply is received, the
board will delete the name from the
list of registered voters.
School board elections are held every
two years for alternating four-year
terms. Each board member’s term
expires on December 31 at the end
of his/her four-year term. There are
five board members, and they are
required to be Kettering residents.
One member serves as president, and
one member serves as vice president
of the board.
A person does not have to declare a
political party affiliation to register.
Voters declare their party at the polls
only if they wish to vote in a primary
election for candidates of their party.
Those who do not wish to declare
a party are entitled to vote only on
issues, not candidates.
Absentee Voting
A qualified Ohio voter does not
have to state a reason to vote by an
absentee ballot, although the ballot
must be applied for in writing. If you
are properly registered to vote, you
must submit your written request to
the Board of Elections.
On election day, the polls are open
from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Taxes and Assessments
Kettering Income Tax
Tax Rate & Due Date
•Tax Rate: 2.25%
•Calendar year-end returns are due
April 15.
Taxable Income
•Qualifying wages (as defined in IRC
Section 3121(a) and generally found
in the Medicare Wage Box on Form
W-2), salaries, tips, commissions, and
other compensation including, but
not limited to, sick pay, vacation pay,
income from wage continuation plans,
contributions to a tax-deferred annuity
plan (401[k] plans, etc.), bonuses,
directors fees, car allowances, stock
options and gambling winnings.
•Net profits from the operation of a
business, profession, enterprise or
other activity such as rental property,
sole proprietorships or partnerships.
Who Must File
•Residents: The City of Kettering
has a mandatory filing requirement
which means all residents of the
City of Kettering, 18 years of age and
older must file a return with the Tax
Division on an annual basis. Credit is
given for income tax withheld and /
or paid to another municipality, not
to exceed 2.25%. Residents who are
permanently retired or permanently
disabled AND who have no taxable
income or reportable losses to
Kettering may file for a permanent
exemption from the mandatory
filing requirement by completing
the Declaration of Exemption Return
available on our website.
•Non-Residents: are required to file
a return with Kettering when they
earn income such as salaries, wages,
compensation, or net profits or losses
which are a result of work performed,
services rendered, business transacted
or activities located within the City of
Kettering which is not subject to the
withholding of Kettering tax.
•Part Year Residents: must file a return
covering the portion of the year they
lived in Kettering. Tax liability and
tax credit should be calculated only
on the portion of income earned as a
Kettering resident. Income earned in
Kettering may NOT be pro-rated.
Declaration of Estimated Tax
Residents and non-residents who expect
to receive taxable income, which is not
subject to withholding at a rate equal to
or greater than 2.25% are required to
make quarterly estimated tax payments
when their tax liability exceeds $200.00.
Estimated tax payments are due April
15, July 31, October 31 and January 31.
Online Filing & Tax Payments
Taxpayers who meet certain criteria may
use the online tax tool to prepare and
e-file their tax returns. W2 Forms may
also be uploaded through the online tax
tool. Payment of current and prior year
tax balances, estimated tax payments
and payment plan payments may be
made via electronic funds transfer using
the online tax tool.
Contact the Tax Division
City of Kettering - Income Tax Division
3600 Shroyer Road, North Building
Kettering, OH 45429
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: (937) 296-2502
Fax: (937) 296-3242
Email: kettering.tax@ketteringoh.org
Website: www.ketteringoh.org
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County Taxes
The following taxes and tax
information are controlled by
the Montgomery County Auditor,
225-4333. Questions regarding
each should be directed to the
respective phone numbers:
•Real estate tax - 225-4326
•Estate tax - 225-4325
Special Assessments
Kettering assesses citizens for special
projects deemed appropriate by the
City Council. Two of these are the
Sidewalk Repair Program and the
Streetlight Assessment Program, the
latter of which is done by citizen
request. For additional information,
call 296-2436.
Auto Licenses
Nearly two-thirds of the auto license
fee paid by citizens to the State of Ohio
is given to the taxing district in which
the citizen lives. So it’s important to
specify the city in which you live
when getting your license plates.
This way, you can assure Kettering its
appropriate share of taxes.
Utilities
Gas and Electric
Electric — Dayton Power & Light Co.,
call 1-800-433-8500
Gas—Vectren, call 1-800-909-7668
Telephone Service
AT&T Telephone Co.
Home customer: 1-800-660-1000
Business customer:1-800-660-3000
Water and Sewer
Solid Waste
Collection
To help keep Kettering clean, every
citizen is required by City ordinance
to contract with Waste Management
of Ohio for waste collection.
Waste Management provides house
side pickup service. This means that
the haulers are responsible for coming
up to the house to pick up the trash
instead of the citizen leaving it at the
curb. This service helps to keep the
appearance of the community neat.
Certain exceptions can be made for
steep or very long driveways. These
arrangements are worked out between
the hauler and the individual.
City Council sets minimum
performance standards for trash
collection. Citizens must provide
an adequate number of approved
containers which are rust-resistant,
non-absorbent, water-tight with a
lid and handles. The trash cans may
be no less than 10 gallons and no
more than 35 gallons. Heavy duty
plastic bags may be no more than 35
gallons. All trash must be placed in
an unobstructed and easily accessible
area for the collector. Recycling
is offered at no additional charge.
Weekly bulk item pickup, such as
tables, chairs, etc. is included in the
service.
To make arrangements for weekly
trash removal, contact Waste
Management of Ohio.
• Waste Management,
1-866-263-6445
Montgomery County, 781-2688
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City of Kettering Waste
Collection & Recycling Program
The City of Kettering contracts with
Waste Management for trash and
recycling collection. The program
is designed to offer superior and
dependable waste services to help
keep our homes and communities
beautiful. Here are some highlights
of the program:
• “House-side” waste collection
•“House-side” recycling
• Dependable on-time pickups
• Optional mobile trash cart rentals
• Special rates for qualified seniors
•Low-Volume Generator program
•Responsive customer service
•Weekly curbside bulky item pickup
•An extensive list of recyclable
materials
• Optional yard waste collection
Frequently Asked
Questions
Q. Are businesses and apartment
complexes included in the singlehauler system?
A. No. Businesses, apartment
complexes of four or more units and
condo/homeowners associations will
continue to contract their own
waste services.
Q. Am I required to use a Waste
Management 96-gallon wheeled
trash cart?
A. No. You may use your own waste
containers. However, if you would
like to rent a 96-gallon wheeled,
lidded container, you may do so.
Q. Who do I contact with billing or
service issues?
A. You may call Waste Management’s
Customer Service Center at 1-866263-6445. City of Kettering staff
are also available to answer your
questions at 29-TRASH.
Q. When will I get my recycling
container?
A. Waste Management will deliver
your recycling container once you sign
up for the program. Call the Customer
Service Center at 1-866-263-6445.
Residential Waste Collection
You will be billed quarterly by
Waste Management for your waste
collection and recycling services.
Invoices will be computed based
on the following residential monthly
rates:
Unlimited Service: $19.77
+ fuel surcharge
• Unlimited trash collection
•Free recycling
• Bulk item collection (see
guidelines)
• House-side recycling
• Optional mobile trash cart rental
Limited Volume Service:
$18.29 + fuel surcharge
•Maximum two 30-gallon
containers per week
• Free recycling
guidelines)
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Low-Volume Service II:
$5.05 + fuel surcharge
• One 35-gallon container per month
•Trash is picked up the first week of
each month
• Free recycling
guidelines)
Senior Low-Volume Service: $3.02
• One 35-gallon container per week
• Free recycling
• Bulk item collection (see guidelines)
•House-side recycling
• Optional yard waste collection * Call 29-TRASH for locations to
purchase bags.
**To qualify for the Senior Citizen
Low-Volume Program, participants must be 65 years or older and
be able to prove annual income of
less than $30,000.00 (based on
previous year’s taxes).
To sign up for the Senior Low Volume
Purchase Program, call 29-TRASH.
To register for any other service, call
1-866-263-6445.
Free Recycling
Program
Use your 18-gallon recyclables
container for all recyclable materials.
The list of items that can be recycled
in your recycling bin include:
• Aluminum cans
• Aluminum foil and pie pans
• Beer and wine bottles
• Brown paper bags
• Catalogs
• Corrugated cardboard
• Glass juice and soft drink bottles
• Water bottles
• Telephone books
• Food jars
• Junk mail
• Tin and steel cans
• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Plastic liter soda bottle
• Chipboard (cereal boxes, shoe
boxes, etc.)
• Plastic salad dressing bottles
• Plastic laundry/cleaning products
containers
To prepare materials for recycling:
Plastic: Remove and discard lids in the
trash; rinse and flatten, if possible.
Glass: Remove and discard lids in trash;
rinse well to remove food residue.
Metal: Remove and discard lids in
trash; rinse to remove food residue;
remove labels.
Paper/cardboard: Place papers in
paper bag or in the bottom of your
recycling container to prevent papers
from blowing out.
If you still are not sure if an item
goes in this container, put it with
your regular refuse or call Waste
Management’s Customer Service
Center at 1-866-263-6445.
Bulk Waste Collection
Bulk waste collection is available
52 weeks per year at no additional
charge. Bulk waste includes:
• Furniture
• Carpet - rolled, securely tied and no
longer than 4' in length and 2' in
diameter
• Wood products no longer than 4'
in length and 2' in diameter and
securely tied
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• Mattresses and box springs
• Any other household item that two
people can lift comfortably
Please call Waste Management 24
hours in advance to notify them of
your bulk item for pickup and then
simply place your bulk waste at the
curb no later than 6:30 a.m. on your
normal collection day.
Large appliances (refrigerators,
washers and dryers, water heaters, etc.) will be picked up on the
second Saturday of each month.
You must call the Customer Service
Center at 1-866-263-6445 to be
placed on the collection schedule for
this service. Items containing Freon
(refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.)
will require an additional charge for
Freon removal.
Optional Yard
Waste Recycling
Yard waste recycling is available from
April 1 to November 30.
Yard waste includes:
• Grass
• Green plants
• Garden trimmings
• Leaves
• Tree limbs
• Sawdust
• Small wood scraps
• Weeds
• Wood chips
Please do not put liquid or food waste
in your yard waste bag.
If you participate, put your filled
yard waste bag at the curb to ensure
pickup.
To dispose of large tree branches, cut in
four-foot-long lengths, securely tie up
and place at the curb on collection day
with an attached Waste Management
yard waste bag. Waste Management
yard waste bags can be purchased at
the Kettering Government Center or
Yard Debris Center and Kettering area
Kroger stores.
Holiday Schedule
Waste Management will not perform
collection services on the following
holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
During the weeks these holidays
occur, collection normally performed
on or directly following the holiday
will be delayed by one day. Regular
collection will occur on all other
holidays not listed.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Waste Management of Ohio offers
free collection and recycling of used
Christmas trees. From December 27
to January 15, you may leave your
old tree curbside. Waste Management
will remove your Christmas tree and
see that it is properly recycled. Please
remove all tinsel, metal ornaments
and metal stands from trees.
Flocked trees will be collected but
cannot be recycled.
Please Note: Trees longer than six
feet must be cut in half.
Waste Management 1-866-263-6445
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Collection Area Map
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Volunteer Program
Kettering is known as the “City of
Volunteers.” The City started its
volunteer program 30 years ago.
It was one of the first government
volunteer programs in the nation
and is still one of the largest
programs today! The program and
its volunteers have won many
national, state and local awards.
The Kettering Volunteer Program
offers citizens an opportunity to
become involved in their City by
assisting City staff in a variety of
jobs and organizing activities that
expand City programs, enhance City
services, build an understanding of
City government and encourage
community pride.
Volunteers
perform
essential
services for the City in a number
of positions, ranging from clerical
assistants and couriers to inspectors
and engineers. Some volunteers are
assigned to on-going positions while
others are on call for short-term
jobs, as needed. Volunteers help at
the Government Center, Recreation
Complex, Charles I. Lathrem Senior
Center, Police Department, Fire
Department, and in all departments
of the City.
There are many benefits for Kettering
volunteers and some are listed
below:
• Gain job experience and secure
a job reference
• Learn new skills
• Get involved in the community
• Learn about City government
• Stay active by helping others
• Meet new people and make
new friends
• Attend Employee Council
events
• Attend volunteer recognition
events
• After you have completed 100
hours of volunteer service you
qualify for discounts at the City’s
fitness centers.
If you are interested in becoming
a volunteer of if you need more
information, contact the Volunteer
Office at 296-2433.
Volunteering is rewarding and
fun! There are wide-ranging
opportunities for both teens and
adults to fit nearly every talent, skill
and time schedule. Use a skill you
have...or...learn a new one.
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Telephone Numbers
Emergency Numbers
Police/Fire/Paramedic Emergency.........................................................9-1-1
Police Dispatcher..........................................................................296-2555
Fire Dispatcher..............................................................................296-2573
Frequently Called Numbers
Animal Control..............................................................................296-3266
Auto Title/License Bureau..............................................................435-5970
Beavertown Cemetery....................................................................296-2486
Cable TV Programming - Miami Valley Cable Council...................438-8887
Income Tax....................................................................................296-2502
City Manager.................................................................................296-2412
Economic Development................................................................296-3342
Engineering...................................................................................296-2436
Fair Housing..................................................................................223-6035
Finance.........................................................................................296-2401
Fire...............................................................................................296-2489
Government Center.......................................................................296-2400
Health...........................................................................................296-2430
Housing Programs.........................................................................296-3020
Human Resources/Civil Service.....................................................296-2446
Law...............................................................................................296-2456
Mayor and City Council................................................................296-2416
Municipal Court - Clerk of Courts..................................................296-2461
Municipal Court - Judges...............................................................296-2466
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Administration........................296-2454
Kettering Recreation Complex/Water Park/Pool.......................296-2587
Kettering Ice Arena..................................................................296-2452
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center.............................................296-2480
Rosewood Arts Centre.............................................................296-0294
Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts......................................296-3300
Polen Farm..............................................................................435-5787
Habitat Environmental Center.................................................296-2477
Shelter Reservations................................................................296-2486
Valleywood Parks Maintenance Building.................................296-2486
Planning and Development (Zoning/Building Permits)...................296-2441
Police............................................................................................296-2555
Property Maintenance Hotline.......................................................296-3286
Public Information.........................................................................296-2415
Senior Services Coordinator...........................................................296-3356
Streets............................................................................................296-2472
Traffic Engineering.........................................................................296-2436
Volunteer Office............................................................................296-2433
Services Not Listed, Evenings and Weekends (message only).........296-2400
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Friendly Reminders
Garage Sales
Residents may hold up to three garage
sales each year, but none may be held
in consecutive months. Signs for the
sale may be up to six square feet and
should not be placed in medians, in
the tree lawn or on the public right
of way. A permit isn’t required for a
garage sale.
Lawn maintenance
Because high grass can promote
unsanitary conditions and harbor rats
and other rodents, the City requires
that lawns be cut on a regular basis.
It is a violation of the City’s Property
Maintenance Code to allow the grass
or weeds to reach a height of 8 inches
or more.
Property Maintenance
Hotline
Maintaining the City’s housing stock
is a priority in Kettering. That’s why
the City has a 24-hour Property
Maintenance Hotline that you can
call with concerns about tall grass,
peeling paint and other property
maintenance issues. The number is
296-3286.
Vehicles
To help keep our neighborhoods
appealing, all cars stored outdoors
must be on concrete or asphalt
pavement. No cars may be parked
in/on the yard. In addition, any
cars undergoing major repair work
should be stored and worked on in an
enclosed space such as a garage.
Pets
If you have pets that are outdoors, please
keep them contained and stay mindful
of barking or other nuisances. If you
walk your pets in your neighborhood,
make sure to clean up after them.
The Police Department responds to
complaints regarding barking dogs
and failure to remove feces when a
dog is walked. These complaints may
result in a fine. Dogs are also required
to be leashed; an unleashed dog is
likely to be distracted and wander off
even if an owner is nearby.
Noise levels
Please be considerate of your
neighbors regarding the amount
of noise you generate. Activities
that are loud in nature such as
running a leaf blower or lawn
m ow e r o r e ve n a n e l e c t r i c
saw should be done during the late
morning, afternoon and early evening
hours.
Trash pickup
Trash containers should be stored at
the side or back of the house.
Sidewalks
To reduce your liability and chance
for accidents, residents are required
to keep trees trimmed near public
sidewalks in front of their property
so that there is eight feet of clearance
between the bottom of the branches/
leaves and the sidewalk. Residents
also should clear sidewalks of snow
in the winter.
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Friendly Reminders
Home safety
Remember there are several simple
steps you can take to protect your
home:
•Lock your doors.
•Buy deadbolt locks.
•Put your lights – indoor and outdoor
– on timers when you are away on
vacation. Also have at least two lights
on timers in the house – one in a
living room and one in the bedroom.
Set them for different times to show
movement in the house.
•Tell a neighbor you will be gone
and ask them to park in your driveway or put their trash can in front
of your house for a day to make it
look like someone is home.
•After the holidays, cut up the boxes
to expensive gifts like TVs, VCRs,
and computers. Otherwise you are
advertising that you have these new
items.
•Each number of your residential
address should be 2 inches wide
by 3 inches high and located near
a porch light or pole light. This
helps to identify the house in an
emergency situation.
Recreational vehicles
Many residents own recreational
vehicles (boats, campers, RVs) and
can store them at their homes under
certain conditions. An RV can be
permanently stored along the side
of a house or behind it as long as
there is at least 10 feet between the
vehicle and the property line and
it is screened from the neighbors’
view by a 6-foot-high solid fence or
evergreen hedge. The RV can be on
the driveway in front of the house if
you are loading or unloading but for
not longer than 48 hours.
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City of Kettering
3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429
Phone (937) 296-2400 • www.ketteringoh.org

Resident - City of Kettering

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