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1. Where do I buy dog license and can I buy them over the phone or online?

Dog licenses can be purchased at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. December 1 through January 31, cash only. License cost $20.75 for spayed or neutered dogs or $24.75 for those that are not. They may also be purchased through Montgomery County.

2. I would like to know if it is the responsibility of the City of Huber Heights to plow our streets in Carriage Trails? Specifically Meadowview, off Carriage Trails Parkway.

The streets will become City responsibility on February 11,2015. These streets were just accepted by Council at the 1/December 2015 meeting and will become effective 30 days from the approval date. As in years past, some areas are still considered 'under construction' and are the responsibility of the developer. Certain streets in Carriage Trails will remain the same until the February 11, 2015 date.

After the February 11 date the newly dedicated streets will become a Priority IV under the City of Huber Heights Public Works Division Snow removal policy. The policy can be found by viewing the Snow and Ice Removal page. Please feel free to contact the Public Works Division with any further or questions or concerns.

3. What is the phone number for Huber Heights United States Post Service location?

You can reach the Post Office at 937-236-9685.

4. Who do I need to contact about a street light that is almost never on? It seems to come back for a short time now and then, but it doesn't last long.

Please view the Street Lights page dedicated to getting street light issues resolved.

5. Is all the road tax money going up North in Huber? There are many roads in lower Huber Heights that are in pretty bad shape.

In 2008, a permanent street levy was passed and it provided the City with about $1,200,000 per year for street improvements. This money is used for curb replacement and street milling and repaving. We spend about $500,000 per year on curb replacement and about $700,000 on street repaving. With that $700,000, we can typically repave about 6 to 7 miles of roads per year. The City currently has about 180 miles of roadway within the City limits. By dividing the 180 by 6.5, that means that we can repave a road about every 25 years. 25 years is about the maximum amount of time you want to go for repaving a street. Some streets such as low traffic cul de sac’s can sometimes go longer.

About every 5 years we hired a specialized company that drives all of the roads in the City and they have the equipment to provide a rating for the condition of every road. We use this information as a guide to set up our yearly program. Before we finalize the yearly list of roads, we drive the lowest rated roads and we drive any roads that we get complaints about. This year’s program is now finalized. A portion of the roadway that you were referring to on Chambersburg Road is on our list and is shown on the map.

6. Does the city plan on creating any new TIF districts?

At this time, there are no new TIF districts being planned.

7. The curb leading to my driveway needs repaired bad. Does the City fix it or do I?

Please contact our Engineering Department at 937-233-1423

8. The fence line between my lot and a City park is overgrown. How do I go about requesting the city clean it?

Please contact our Public Works Division at 937-233-1562.

9. Why can't Huber Heights have it's own zip code?

Zip Codes are assigned by the US Postal Service. You can reach them at 937-236-9685.

10. Why are the City Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief provided vehicles to drive outside of the city during non business hours, especially since two of them live outside of the city limits?

First, understand the vehicles are only used for official purposes to include commuting to and from work. Many times, work-related events and activities for these positions are not at the same spot, and can include locations outside of the City. All three of those positions are subject to call-in on a 24 hour a day basis, and need access to immediate transportation as well as some specialized equipment in the vehicles. In addition, there are several after-hour meetings and activities they attend as part of their duties. Depending on assignment, the use and miles driven varies; however, it is typically between 10 and 20 thousand miles per year. There is a level of efficiency achieved, and having the vehicles available to them is part of the job assignment.

11. What ever happen to The Town Center Initiative Project?

There was a Town Center project discussed and attempted in 2004; however, due to lack of funding from the developer, property owners and not being awarded grants, the construction of the plan has not occurred. View the City Revitalization Program (PDF) for complete details.

12. Can chickens be kept within city limits?

The answer really depends on the zoning district and the acreage of the property. I urge you to contact our Zoning Department with a specific property address. They will be able to instantly tell you if the property meets the requirements. The following is the Zoning Code that deals with this topic:

1181.19 AGRICULTURAL ANIMALS

Agricultural animals shall not be kept, harbored or maintained in the R3, R4, R4B, R5, R6, R7, RMV, PR, or PM Districts, except that said prohibition shall not apply to R3, R4, R4B, RMV, PR, and PM Districts in which the actual lot size is 1 acre or more. For purposes of this provision, "agricultural animals" may include, but are not limited to, horses, mules, donkeys, ponies, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, chickens, burros, llamas, alpacas, ostriches and emus.
(Ord. 2011, 1910. Passed 9-12-11.)

13. Is it legal to burn trash within the city limits?

No, burning trash is not allowed in the City Limits. Please contact the Fire Department at 937-237-1564.

14. What are the rules for children playing in the street and basketball hoops set up along the streets?

View the Chapter 907 - Basketball Hoop Obstruction Ordinance (PDF) restricting basketball hoops in the street lawn area or public right of way. When the police division receives a complaint we give the owner of the hoop an “Obstacle Placed in Roadway or Public Right of Way” warning letter. Any future violation results in a citation for the violation.

15. What is included on an official police report?

Please contact the Police Department at 937-233-1565.

16. Do I need a permit to build a small single level deck in my backyard? Are there any city codes I need to reference?

No, a permit is not needed for a single story deck. City Codes can be accessed on our website or by contacting the Zoning Department at 937-237-5815.

17. Can we paint the exterior of our brick home?

Yes you can.

18. What type of vehicles can be legally parked on residential streets and for how long at a time?

Please review our City Code for parking. If you have a specific vehicle you can discuss with the Huber Heights Police Department. View the City Code of Huber Heights.

Code - 351.17 PROHIBITED PARKING OF LARGE VEHICLES

(a) No person shall park or let stand upon a street any motor vehicle that exceeds any one of the following measurements: twenty feet in length, seven feet in width, or seven feet in height. All such measurements shall include any load being carried on the vehicle.

(b) This section shall not apply to the following:

(1) A public safety vehicle being used in the performance of duties.

(2) A vehicle owned by this City, by Montgomery or Miami Counties, or by the State of Ohio, or any vehicle being used as part of any public installation, construction or maintenance work.

(3) A vehicle stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading goods, merchandise or passengers, or while its operator is actually engaged in a commercial service call.

(4) A vehicle parked temporarily (twenty-four hours or less) due to its being disabled. (See Section 351.14 for restrictions against parking of any disabled vehicle, large or small, for more than twenty-four hours.)

(5) Parking that is necessary in connection with construction, development or repair work for which any required permits have been obtained.

(Ord. 87-0-234. Passed 4-20-87.)

(6) Recreational vehicles parked for purposes of loading, unloading and related activities for up to eight hours in any twenty-four hour period.

(Ord. 88-0-300. Passed 5-2-88.)

19. Where can you dispose of grass clippings in Huber Heights?

The Yard Waste Site does not accept grass clippings due to the fact the site is regulated by the EPA and with the various chemicals residents use in their lawns the “no acceptance” is to help prevent any run off from the various chemicals which could cause water shed contamination.

20. What is the population of Huber Heights according to the latest census?

According to the latest census the population was 38,101. Learn more by visiting the Demographics of Huber Heights page.

21. Does huber heights have any local knife laws? Ohio knife laws are very vague and unclear about what is legal.

Please contact the Huber Heights Police Department for more information at 937-233-1565.

22. Where can I dispose of possible toxic chemicals like old paint, etc.?

Please contact the Montgomery County Solid Waste District, view the Montgomery County Solid Waste and Recycling Services page.

23. Are you only allowed to have so many garage sales a year?

You may have 2 per year with a permit. We have two Community Wide Garage Sales and a permit is not required and is available to all residents.

24. Is there a noise ordinance in Huber Heights?

Yes. Read the City Code of Huber Heights to learn more.

25. Will I need to obtain a permit for the removal of my current chain link fence for the means of replacing it with a privacy fence?

No, permits are not required for fences.

26. Do I have to notify Huber of estate sale or get a permit and is there a fee?

Permits are required for garage sales. There is no fee.

27. Is the city or the homeowner responsible for dead trees in the section of grass between the sidewalk and street?

It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the right-of-way.

28. What is the curfew of a 17 year old in Huber Heights?

511.02 CURFEW FOR MINORS

• No minor under the age of fourteen years shall be upon the public streets, sidewalks, rights of way, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public places and public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots, or other unsupervised places within the City, between the hours of 11 p.m. of any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and 6 a.m. of the following day or between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. of any Saturday or Sunday
  
• No minor of the ages of fourteen through seventeen years shall be upon the public streets, sidewalks, rights of way, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public places and public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, vacant lots or other unsupervised places within the City between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. of any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. of any Saturday or Sunday. (Ordinance 83-0-132. Passed 11-14-83.)

29. Are people permitted to work on their cars in residential areas?

Cars cannot be repaired on the roadway. Please contact the Zoning Department if you have any further questions. 937-233-1423. View the Huber Heights Code on vehicle repairs:

351.06  SELLING, WASHING OR REPAIRING VEHICLE UPON ROADWAY

   No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle upon any roadway for the principal purpose of:

   (a)   Displaying such vehicle for sale;

   (b)   Washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency.

30. I wanted to know how to get ahold of someone to rent a shelter at Thomas Cloud Park?

Please contact the YMCA at 937-236-9622.

31. My neighbor parks in front of my house. His car leaks oil terribly and has left large spots on the street. Is there any law against leaking oil?

Please contact our Police Department at 937-233-1565.

32. Is there any regulations about parking on residential streets near intersections or parking across from other vehicles within a certain distance thus limiting flow of traffic or access to street for a

351.03  PROHIBITED STANDING OR PARKING PLACES

   (a)   No  person shall stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid  conflict with other traffic or to comply with the provisions of this  Traffic Code, or while obeying the directions of a police officer or a  traffic control device, in any of the following places:

      (1)   On a sidewalk, curb or street lawn area, except as provided in subsection (b) hereof;

      (2)   In front of a public or private driveway;

      (3)   Within an intersection;

      (4)   Within ten feet of a fire hydrant;

      (5)   On a crosswalk;

      (6)   Within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

      (7)   Within thirty feet of, and upon the approach to, any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control device;

      (8)   Between a safety zone and the  adjacent curb or within thirty feet of points on the curb immediately  opposite the end of a safety zone, unless a different length is  indicated by a traffic control device;

      (9)   Within fifty feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;

      (10)   Within twenty feet of a  driveway entrance to any fire station and, on the side of the street  opposite the entrance to any fire station, within seventy- five feet of  the entrance when it is properly posted with signs;

      (11)   Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such standing or parking would obstruct traffic;

      (12)   Alongside any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;

      (13)   Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a street, or within a street tunnel;

      (14)   At any place where signs  prohibit stopping, standing or parking, or where the curbing or street  is painted yellow, or at any place in excess of the maximum time limited  by signs;

      (15)   Within one foot of another parked vehicle;

      (16)   On the roadway portion of a freeway, expressway or thruway.

 

   (b)   A  person shall be permitted, without charge or restriction, to stand or  park on a sidewalk, a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter that has an  engine not larger than one hundred and fifty cubic centimeters, or a  bicycle, provided that the motor-driven cycle, motor scooter, or bicycle  does not impede the normal flow of pedestrian traffic.  This division  does not authorize any person to operate a vehicle in violation of  Section 331.37.

 

   (c)   Except  as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section  is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.  If, within one year of the offense,  the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one  predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this  section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.  If, within one  year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two  or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates  this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(ORC 4511.68)