Applications are now being accepted for the 29th annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute, sponsored by the City of Dayton.
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute is a 12-week program designed to educate Dayton residents about local government, City resources, and community leadership. The 2011 program is scheduled to kick-off on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. It is comprised of workshops, skill-building components, and a day-long bus tour of Dayton neighborhoods. Participants hear presentations from community, business, and government leaders on topics such as Dayton’s history, the role of City government, the criminal justice system, and cultural diversity. Class members also complete field assignments and a practicum requiring development of a grassroots project within their community.
Anyone interested in participating submit a completed application no later than Thursday, February 10, 2011. Application forms are available at the Division of Citizen Participation (6th floor, City Hall, 101 W. Third Street), at www.daytonohio.gov/departments/pdc, or by calling 937-333-3670.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Watch for Web Ad Scam Touting Foreclosure Help
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohioans struggling to save their homes from foreclosure are now the targets of a new scam surfacing on the Internet. Website ads are popping up from companies pretending to be associated with the government foreclosure prevention initiative Save the Dream Ohio, Attorney General Richard Cordray warned today in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.
"The ads are actually from for-profit companies that are attempting to exploit the Save the Dream name," said Cordray. "Ohio homeowners need to be wary of advertisements that promote an association with the free program. Save the Dream Ohio, under no circumstances, will ever require a fee for assistance and will not be associated with any company that has such a requirement."
Save the Dream Ohio's real website, www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov, lists Ohio.gov at the top of the page and provides information for consumers who want to apply for Restoring Stability, the state's newest initiative distributing more than $570 million in federal Hardest-Hit Funds for Ohioans who are unemployed or facing financial hardship and are at risk of foreclosure.
Some for-profit companies have purchased ads that appear to be from Save the Dream Ohio but are not.
For example, when one Ohio consumer typed www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov into a Google search box, the first result was a sponsored ad with the title www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov that actually took her to a separate, non-government website. She entered her information in the website without realizing the site was not associated with the real Save the Dream Ohio. Hours later, she began receiving phone calls from companies offering to help lower her mortgage payment in exchange for $2,200 to $3,000.
"Scam artists promise to rescue your home or guarantee to convince your mortgage servicer to stop foreclosure. Then, after charging a steep fee, they do nothing to help you and disappear with your money," said Kimberly Zurz, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce. "The best thing homeowners can do to protect themselves from foreclosure scams is to call Save the Dream Ohio at (888) 404-4674 or apply online at www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov to get a referral to a trusted HUD-approved counselor."
Save the Dream Ohio's services are always completely free to consumers. Consumers who are trying to access Save the Dream Ohio's website should look for the ".gov" in the address bar of their Internet browser (not just in the title of a link). When in doubt, consumers should call the Save the Dream Ohio hotline at (888) 404-4674.
"We estimate that the Save the Dream Ohio initiative Restoring Stability will help over 46,000 Ohioans struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments," said Doug Garver, Executive Director of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. "Hopefully this consumer alert will help Ohioans avoid scam artists and connect with a trusted government resource for help."
For more information on Save the Dream Ohio or to apply for Restoring Stability, please visit www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov or call the toll-free hotline at (888) 404-4674. Misleading or suspicious ads should be reported to the Ohio Attorney General's Office at www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or (800) 282-0515.
"The ads are actually from for-profit companies that are attempting to exploit the Save the Dream name," said Cordray. "Ohio homeowners need to be wary of advertisements that promote an association with the free program. Save the Dream Ohio, under no circumstances, will ever require a fee for assistance and will not be associated with any company that has such a requirement."
Save the Dream Ohio's real website, www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov, lists Ohio.gov at the top of the page and provides information for consumers who want to apply for Restoring Stability, the state's newest initiative distributing more than $570 million in federal Hardest-Hit Funds for Ohioans who are unemployed or facing financial hardship and are at risk of foreclosure.
Some for-profit companies have purchased ads that appear to be from Save the Dream Ohio but are not.
For example, when one Ohio consumer typed www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov into a Google search box, the first result was a sponsored ad with the title www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov that actually took her to a separate, non-government website. She entered her information in the website without realizing the site was not associated with the real Save the Dream Ohio. Hours later, she began receiving phone calls from companies offering to help lower her mortgage payment in exchange for $2,200 to $3,000.
"Scam artists promise to rescue your home or guarantee to convince your mortgage servicer to stop foreclosure. Then, after charging a steep fee, they do nothing to help you and disappear with your money," said Kimberly Zurz, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce. "The best thing homeowners can do to protect themselves from foreclosure scams is to call Save the Dream Ohio at (888) 404-4674 or apply online at www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov to get a referral to a trusted HUD-approved counselor."
Save the Dream Ohio's services are always completely free to consumers. Consumers who are trying to access Save the Dream Ohio's website should look for the ".gov" in the address bar of their Internet browser (not just in the title of a link). When in doubt, consumers should call the Save the Dream Ohio hotline at (888) 404-4674.
"We estimate that the Save the Dream Ohio initiative Restoring Stability will help over 46,000 Ohioans struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments," said Doug Garver, Executive Director of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. "Hopefully this consumer alert will help Ohioans avoid scam artists and connect with a trusted government resource for help."
For more information on Save the Dream Ohio or to apply for Restoring Stability, please visit www.SaveTheDream.Ohio.gov or call the toll-free hotline at (888) 404-4674. Misleading or suspicious ads should be reported to the Ohio Attorney General's Office at www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or (800) 282-0515.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
City of Dayton Mailer Outlines Important Service Change: Leaf Collection Changing to ‘Bagged’ Pick Up Only
City of Dayton Mailer Outlines Important Service Change:
Leaf Collection Changing to ‘Bagged’ Pick Up Only
Release Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4080
The City of Dayton is mailing information to all Dayton residents outlining the new leaf collection process that requires leaves to be bagged instead of raked to the curb.
During the next two weeks, city of Dayton residents should look for a bright orange flier in the mail that explains the new leaf collection process, provides the citywide leaf pick up schedule, and includes a coupon for free biodegradable leaf collection bags. The first leaf collection cycle begins October 25. (The leaf collection changes are also outlined on the City’s website at cityofdayton.org.)
City of Dayton crews have traditionally used specialized leaf collection equipment to pick up leaves raked loosely to the curb line. This practice has now been discontinued to help control costs, saving approximately $480,000 a year. Beginning with this Fall’s leaf collection season, residents must place leaves in 100 percent biodegradable bags (plastic not accepted) and set the bags at the curb line for pick up.
Similar to past years, each neighborhood will receive two leaf collection cycles. The leaf pick up cycles are based upon residents’ regular waste collection day as outlined below.
If your regular waste
is collected on…
…your first leaf collection week is…
…your second leaf collection week is…
MONDAY
Oct. 25 – Oct. 29
Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
TUESDAY
Nov. 1 – Nov. 5
Dec. 6 – Dec. 10
WEDNESDAY
Nov. 8 – Nov. 12
Dec. 13 – Dec. 17
THURSDAY
Nov. 15 – Nov. 19
Dec. 20 – Dec. 24
(Bagged leaves must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of the scheduled collection week. Bags will be collected one time during each scheduled week. The biodegradable leaf bags should be placed separately from normal waste collection/recycling containers.)
City officials stressed that any leaves raked to the curb will not be picked up.
“Any leaves that get raked to the curb this Fall are likely to end up blocking storm sewer catch basins, which could result in street flooding or other property damage,” said Public Works Director Fred Stovall. “We’re asking any residents who have a catch basin near their property to please clear away leaves and other debris on a regular basis.”
City crews will collect the bagged leaves for disposal at City-owned composting sites, not the landfill. To help encourage leaf bagging, the City’s orange mailer contains a coupon for 10 free
biodegradable bags. The biodegradable bags, which are ideal for composting, are also sold at most major retailers and hardware stores for about 40 cents a bag.
Instead of bagging, residents can choose to drop off their leaves at area composting sites. From October 25-December 31, residents can deposit leaves at the four composting locations below between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Leaves can be dropped at these sites without a paper bag, but they must be emptied from plastic bags. No grass, sticks, or other debris should be included.
· Lohrey Site – 2366 Glenarm Ave., behind the Lohrey Recreation Center at Belmont Maintenance building.
· Gettysburg Landfill – 1826 Gettysburg Ave., north of McGee Blvd.
· Wegerzyn Garden Center – 1303 E. Siebenthaler Ave., behind the Wegerzyn facility near the City of Dayton greenhouse.
· Wagoner Ford Landfill – 2670 Wagoner Ford Rd., across from Grafton Kennedy School.
Residents are also encouraged to use home composting as an alternative way to dispose of leaves. Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling organic material into a rich soil product known as compost. Creating a compost pile at home is a practical and convenient way to handle yard wastes, like fallen leaves, grass clippings, weeds, and the remains of garden plants. Compost also improves soil and the plants growing in it. For more information about composting, visit the Montgomery County Solid Waste District website at www.mcswd.org.
Another way to avoid bagging leaves is to mow more frequently. Mowing, especially with mulching mowers, helps return natural nutrients back into the soil without harmful chemicals and cuts down on the need to bag leaves.
Citizens who have additional questions can call the City of Dayton Public Works Call Center at 333-4800.
Leaf Collection Changing to ‘Bagged’ Pick Up Only
Release Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4080
The City of Dayton is mailing information to all Dayton residents outlining the new leaf collection process that requires leaves to be bagged instead of raked to the curb.
During the next two weeks, city of Dayton residents should look for a bright orange flier in the mail that explains the new leaf collection process, provides the citywide leaf pick up schedule, and includes a coupon for free biodegradable leaf collection bags. The first leaf collection cycle begins October 25. (The leaf collection changes are also outlined on the City’s website at cityofdayton.org.)
City of Dayton crews have traditionally used specialized leaf collection equipment to pick up leaves raked loosely to the curb line. This practice has now been discontinued to help control costs, saving approximately $480,000 a year. Beginning with this Fall’s leaf collection season, residents must place leaves in 100 percent biodegradable bags (plastic not accepted) and set the bags at the curb line for pick up.
Similar to past years, each neighborhood will receive two leaf collection cycles. The leaf pick up cycles are based upon residents’ regular waste collection day as outlined below.
If your regular waste
is collected on…
…your first leaf collection week is…
…your second leaf collection week is…
MONDAY
Oct. 25 – Oct. 29
Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
TUESDAY
Nov. 1 – Nov. 5
Dec. 6 – Dec. 10
WEDNESDAY
Nov. 8 – Nov. 12
Dec. 13 – Dec. 17
THURSDAY
Nov. 15 – Nov. 19
Dec. 20 – Dec. 24
(Bagged leaves must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of the scheduled collection week. Bags will be collected one time during each scheduled week. The biodegradable leaf bags should be placed separately from normal waste collection/recycling containers.)
City officials stressed that any leaves raked to the curb will not be picked up.
“Any leaves that get raked to the curb this Fall are likely to end up blocking storm sewer catch basins, which could result in street flooding or other property damage,” said Public Works Director Fred Stovall. “We’re asking any residents who have a catch basin near their property to please clear away leaves and other debris on a regular basis.”
City crews will collect the bagged leaves for disposal at City-owned composting sites, not the landfill. To help encourage leaf bagging, the City’s orange mailer contains a coupon for 10 free
biodegradable bags. The biodegradable bags, which are ideal for composting, are also sold at most major retailers and hardware stores for about 40 cents a bag.
Instead of bagging, residents can choose to drop off their leaves at area composting sites. From October 25-December 31, residents can deposit leaves at the four composting locations below between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Leaves can be dropped at these sites without a paper bag, but they must be emptied from plastic bags. No grass, sticks, or other debris should be included.
· Lohrey Site – 2366 Glenarm Ave., behind the Lohrey Recreation Center at Belmont Maintenance building.
· Gettysburg Landfill – 1826 Gettysburg Ave., north of McGee Blvd.
· Wegerzyn Garden Center – 1303 E. Siebenthaler Ave., behind the Wegerzyn facility near the City of Dayton greenhouse.
· Wagoner Ford Landfill – 2670 Wagoner Ford Rd., across from Grafton Kennedy School.
Residents are also encouraged to use home composting as an alternative way to dispose of leaves. Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling organic material into a rich soil product known as compost. Creating a compost pile at home is a practical and convenient way to handle yard wastes, like fallen leaves, grass clippings, weeds, and the remains of garden plants. Compost also improves soil and the plants growing in it. For more information about composting, visit the Montgomery County Solid Waste District website at www.mcswd.org.
Another way to avoid bagging leaves is to mow more frequently. Mowing, especially with mulching mowers, helps return natural nutrients back into the soil without harmful chemicals and cuts down on the need to bag leaves.
Citizens who have additional questions can call the City of Dayton Public Works Call Center at 333-4800.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Property Owners Can Now Register Alarm Systems Online
Release Date: Monday, August 16, 2010
Contact: Chief Richard Biehl, Department of Police, 333-1087
To help make it easier for property owners to register their alarm systems with the City of Dayton, the Dayton Police Department has now activated its on-line alarm registration feature.
According to Dayton’s False Alarm Ordinance, all alarm owners are required to register their information with the City of Dayton. Previously, alarm owners could register by calling the Dayton Police Department at 333-1237, but now they can choose to access the Department’s “Online Citizen Toolbox” at www.cityofdayton.org/departments/police/Pages/default.aspx and click the “Alarm Reg” icon. Owners can use the site to provide all of the necessary information and pay the $10 registration fee with a major credit card.
“This is just another way we are trying to make it easier for the community and the Dayton Police Department to work together,” Police Chief Richard Biehl said.
Other online services offered through the Police Department’s Citizen Toolbox so far include tracking crime trends, filing police reports for minor offenses, and bicycle registration.
With the new Alarm Ordinance taking effect August 4, Police no longer respond to alarms at addresses that have had seven or more false alarms within the previous 12 months. This move is designed to reduce the number of false alarms and limit the time and expense involved in responding to them. (The False Alarm ordinance covers burglar alarms only, not robbery, medical, fire or panic alarms.)
According to Chief Biehl, responding to excessive false alarms detracts from more important police work. “Dayton’s tax dollars are too important to spend on responding to repeat false alarms,” he said. “The False Alarm Ordinance allows Police Officers to focus on genuine crime instead of being tied up again and again in what amounts to another wild goose chase.”
During the five-year period from 2005-2009, a yearly average of 95 percent of all security alarms reported in Dayton were false. In 2009, the total number of false alarms was 6,911.
“The vast majority of the false alarms we receive are the result of simple human error or carelessness,” Chief Biehl said.
Contact: Chief Richard Biehl, Department of Police, 333-1087
To help make it easier for property owners to register their alarm systems with the City of Dayton, the Dayton Police Department has now activated its on-line alarm registration feature.
According to Dayton’s False Alarm Ordinance, all alarm owners are required to register their information with the City of Dayton. Previously, alarm owners could register by calling the Dayton Police Department at 333-1237, but now they can choose to access the Department’s “Online Citizen Toolbox” at www.cityofdayton.org/departments/police/Pages/default.aspx and click the “Alarm Reg” icon. Owners can use the site to provide all of the necessary information and pay the $10 registration fee with a major credit card.
“This is just another way we are trying to make it easier for the community and the Dayton Police Department to work together,” Police Chief Richard Biehl said.
Other online services offered through the Police Department’s Citizen Toolbox so far include tracking crime trends, filing police reports for minor offenses, and bicycle registration.
With the new Alarm Ordinance taking effect August 4, Police no longer respond to alarms at addresses that have had seven or more false alarms within the previous 12 months. This move is designed to reduce the number of false alarms and limit the time and expense involved in responding to them. (The False Alarm ordinance covers burglar alarms only, not robbery, medical, fire or panic alarms.)
According to Chief Biehl, responding to excessive false alarms detracts from more important police work. “Dayton’s tax dollars are too important to spend on responding to repeat false alarms,” he said. “The False Alarm Ordinance allows Police Officers to focus on genuine crime instead of being tied up again and again in what amounts to another wild goose chase.”
During the five-year period from 2005-2009, a yearly average of 95 percent of all security alarms reported in Dayton were false. In 2009, the total number of false alarms was 6,911.
“The vast majority of the false alarms we receive are the result of simple human error or carelessness,” Chief Biehl said.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
City of Dayton Animal Laws
From http://library3.municode.com/default-test/home.htm?infobase=13723&doc_action=whatsnew
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 91.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them respectively, regardless of whether or not the words and phrases are capitalized:
Animal means all types of animals, other than human beings, both domesticated and nondomesticated.
At large means off the premises of the owner.
Dangerous dog means any dog, other than a police dog, which without provocation has a propensity to bite or cause physical harm to a person or pet.
Dog means any domesticated member of the canine species, male or female.
Exotic animal means any animal, including a hybrid offspring thereof, not indigenous to the State of Ohio.
Health officer means the Health Commissioners of the Montgomery County Combined Health District, or duly authorized representative.
Owner means any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining, or having the care, custody, or control of an animal.
Pet means an animal that has been adapted or tamed to live in intimate association with or for the pleasure or advantage of people and includes, but is not limited to dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and hamsters. Pet does not mean any animal purposely kept as food.
Physical harm means any injury, illness or disease regardless of its gravity or duration.
Police dog means a dog owned by a law enforcement officer or agency and trained to assist in the performance of law enforcement duties.
Serious physical harm means any injury, illness or disease which includes a risk of death; or which requires hospitalization; or which involves some permanent or substantial temporary incapacity or disfigurement; or which involves prolonged or acute and substantial pain.
Unsecured means not securely confined indoors, or not securely restrained by means of a collar and chain, pen, fence, or similar physical device, and in such a manner which effectively prevents the animal from going beyond the premises of the owner.
Vicious animal means any animal, other than a dog, which without provocation kills or causes serious physical harm to a person or pet.
Vicious dog means any dog, other than a police dog, which without provocation kills or causes serious physical harm to a person or pet.
Wild animal means any animal, including a hybrid offspring thereof, which is not naturally tamed or domesticated.
Without provocation means that the animal was not teased, tormented, or abused by the person or pet it threatens or harms.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.02. Cruelty to animals; abandonment.
(A) No person shall:
(1) Torture an animal, deprive one of necessary sustenance, unnecessarily or cruelly beat, needlessly mutilate or kill, or impound or confine an animal without supplying it during such confinement with a sufficient quantity of good wholesome food and water.
(2) Impound or confine an animal without affording it, during such confinement, access to shelter from wind, rain, snow, or excessive direct sunlight if it can reasonably be expected that the animal would otherwise become sick or in some other way suffer. This subsection does not apply to animals impounded or confined prior to slaughter. For the purpose of this section, shelter means a man-made enclosure, windbreak, sunshade, or natural windbreak or sunshade that is developed from the earth's contour, tree development, or vegetation.
(3) Carry or convey an animal in a cruel or inhuman manner.
(4) Keep animals other than cattle, poultry or fowl, swine, sheep, or goats in an enclosure without wholesome exercise and change of air, nor feed cows on food that produces impure or unwholesome milk.
(5) Detain livestock in railroad cars or compartments longer than 28 hours after they are so placed without supplying them with necessary food, water, and attention, nor permit such stock to be so crowded as to overlie, crush, wound, or kill each other.
(B) Upon the written request of the owner or person in custody of any particular shipment of livestock, which written request shall be separate and apart from any printed bill of lading or other railroad form, the length of time in which such livestock may be detained in any cars or compartments without food, water, and attention, may be extended to 36 hours without penalty therefor. This section does not prevent the dehorning of cattle.
(C) All fines collected for violations of this section shall be paid to the society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals, if there be such in the county, township, or municipal corporation where such violation occurred. (R.C. § 959.13)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.03. Indecent exhibition of animals; breeding of animals.
No person shall indecently exhibit or cause the indecent exhibition of any stallion, ass, bull, boar, dog, ram or any other animal, or let, or cause to be let any animal, male or female, to an animal of the opposite sex for sexual intercourse, unless the same shall be in some enclosed place entirely out of public view.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.04. Sale of chicks restricted.
No person shall sell or offer for sale within the corporate limits of the city, baby chickens less than three weeks of age in lots of less than six chickens to a single sale.
(Ord. 14755, passed 8-30-33)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.05. Speed of horses on streets.
(A) No person shall ride or drive immoderately any horse or similar animal in or upon any of the streets, alleys, highways or commons of this city.
(B) "Immoderately" shall mean at a gait and in a manner which under all the circumstances of the case reasonably may be considered dangerous to persons upon the highways or public places or places adjacent thereto.
(Ord. 12706, passed 12-30-25)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.06. Horses on sidewalks prohibited.
No person shall ride or drive any horse or similar animal upon any sidewalk or levee embankment within the city, except police officers in the performance of their official duties.
(Ord. 27924, passed 4-5-89)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.07. Prohibited animals.
(A) No person shall keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of any of the following exotic or wild animals within the city:
(1) Any animal listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered or listed on Ohio's Endangered Wildlife list;
(2) Any animal, the keeping of which is prohibited by state or federal law;
(3) Antelope, bison, deer, elk, and moose;
(4) Badgers, martins, minks, skunks, weasels, otters, and wolverines;
(5) Bats;
(6) Bears;
(7) Beavers, groundhogs, and porcupines;
(8) Coyotes, foxes, and wolves;
(9) Any cat of the familyFelidae, including by way of example and not by way of limitation lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats;
(10) Any primate, including by way of example and not by way of limitation chimpanzees, gorillas, lemurs, and monkeys;
(11) Alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and related crocodilians;
(12) Snakes:
i. That are venomous;
ii. That are of the familyBoidae (all species, including by way of example and not by way of limitation all boas, pythons, and anacondas) and more than three feet long; and
iii. That, regardless of species, are more than eight feet long;
(13) Monitor lizards, Gila monsters, and Mexican Beaded lizards;
(14) Piranhas;
(15) Scorpions and spiders with venom sufficiently potent to cause serious physical harm to a person.
(B) The prohibition in § 91.07(A) does not apply to:
(1) A person licensed or otherwise expressly authorized by state or federal law to keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of an animal identified in §§ 91.07(A)(1)--(15);
(2) A public zoo;
(3) A traveling circus performing within the city;
(4) A humane society;
(5) A veterinary hospital or clinic;
(6) A college, university, museum, or like institution engaged in bona fide scientific or educational study and research; or
(7) A person temporarily transporting an animal identified in §§ 91.07(A)(1)--(15) through the city if the transit time within the city is not more than 24 hours and the animal is at all times maintained within a confinement sufficient to prevent the animal from escaping.
(C) Any animal found in violation of this section is subject to impoundment, and its owner is responsible for all costs associated with that impoundment.
(Ord. 12627, passed 10-28-25; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.08. Confinement of exotic or wild animals.
No person shall possess or keep within the city an exotic or wild animal, not otherwise prohibited, without safely caging or otherwise confining the exotic or wild animal so as to prevent it from causing serious physical harm to a person or pet.
(Ord. 12627, passed 10-28-25; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.09. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subdivision (A). Keeping and Maintaining
Sec. 91.10. Manner of keeping animals.
(A) No person shall keep or maintain any animal in the city in such manner so as to become a public nuisance or disturb the peace, comfort, or health of any person residing within the city.
(B) The keeping of all animals within the city shall be subject to all pertinent regulations of the State Health Department and the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.11. Keeping of vicious animals prohibited.
No person shall keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of a vicious animal within the city.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.12. Animal carcasses; removal; burial.
No owner shall permit any dead horse, cow, sheep or other animal carcass to remain within the city longer than a reasonable time for removing or burying the same, which shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations of the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.13. Carcasses of animals for consumption to be covered when transported.
The body or part of any animal to be used for human food shall not be transported through any street unless it is covered so as to protect it from insects, animals, dust, and dirt.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.14. Injuring or poisoning animals.
(A) No person who accidentally or otherwise strikes an animal with an automobile and injures it shall leave the scene without rendering aid and assistance in the care of such animal.
(B) No person shall willfully or negligently poison any animal.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.15. Diseased animals.
Every person owning or having any animal under his charge within the city which he knows or suspects has been affected by any communicable disease, in particular by glanders or anthrax, shall isolate the animal from other animals and shall report the existence or suspected existence of such disease to the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.16. Fastening animals to trees; impounding.
(A) No person shall fasten any horse or other animal to any hydrant, tree, or to any box or case around a tree, on any street or public ground except at a place designated for the hitching of horses or other animals.
(B) Any police officer or other authorized person may impound the animal so fastened until any penalty as may be provided and any expenses reasonably incurred in keeping and caring for the animal are paid. If the fine and charges are not paid within seven days, the animal shall be deemed a stray and treated as provided for in §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.17. Unnecessary noises by animals.
No person shall keep any animal which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb one or more inhabitants of two separate residences in the vicinity. Such action is declared to be a public nuisance and detrimental to public health and welfare.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.18. Pasturing animals prohibited.
(A) It is declared to be a nuisance and unlawful for any person, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, to harbor, pasture, keep or otherwise maintain any cattle, sheep, goats or swine within the corporate limits of the city. However, this prohibition shall not apply to the exhibition of such animals at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds during the holding of the county fair, nor at such other exhibitions as may be permitted by the health officer; nor shall such prohibition apply to the keeping of such animals for slaughter by commercial meat packers. This section shall not apply to farms within the city.
(B) For the purpose of this section, a "farm" is defined as any plot of land not less than five acres in area and when the animals mentioned above are kept thereon no building housing such animals may be erected or maintained within 200 feet of any lot line, nor may such animals be permitted to be kept or pastured within 200 feet of any residential structure other than the residential structure of the owner or keeper of such animals.
(Ord. 16255, passed 8-6-47; Am. Ord. 19354, passed 8-5-59)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.19. Reserved.
Subdivision (B). Animals at Large
Sec. 91.20. Animals running at large prohibited.
No owner or custodian shall permit any cattle, horse, mule, swine, sheep, goat, geese, ducks, chickens or any other animal to run at large within the city. Herding such animal or tying it for grazing in any street or other public place shall be deemed running at large within the meaning of this section. To permit any such running at large is declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to public health and safety.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 92.21. Reserved.
Editor's note: Am. Ord. 30389-04, § 1, adopted Sept. 22, 2004, repealed § 91.21, which pertained to dangerous animals running at large.
Sec. 91.22. Animal running at large by accident.
No animal running at large by accident with a person in immediate pursuit of it shall be deemed a stray within the provisions of §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.23. Animals at large; impounding.
Any animal led or permitted to run at large in violation of this chapter shall be impounded at the owner's expense until the penalty for the violation is paid.
Sec. 91.24. Officer may impound animal at large.
Any police officer or other officer designated by the city is authorized to capture and impound any animal found at large in accordance with §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Secs. 91.25--91.29. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. IMPOUNDING
Sec. 91.30. Power to impound.
Any officer or agent authorized or empowered to perform any duty under this chapter is authorized to go upon any premises and seize for impounding any dog which he may lawfully seize when such officer is in immediate pursuit of such dog, except upon the premises of the owner of the dog and the owner is present and forbids the entry of the officer or agent in which event a warrant shall issue according to law at the request of such officer or agent.
Sec. 91.31. Impounding by residents.
Any resident of the city may seize any animal found running at large and deliver it to a police officer or other authorized person for impounding, or he may impound the animal in a place designated by the health officer.
Sec. 91.32. Pound; humane society; impounding.
(A) The city may enter into a contract with the Montgomery County Humane Society or other similar agency not organized for pecuniary profit as pound keeper for the collection, keeping for redemption, and destruction of all strays found within the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) The pound keeper or authorized agent of the humane society may seize and take into custody and impound or cause to be taken into custody and impounded and thereafter destroyed or disposed of as provided in §§ 91.30 to 91.41:
(1) Any dog off the premises of the owner which the official or his agent has reason to believe is a stray dog;
(2) Any dog off the premises of the owner without a current registration tag on his collar;
(3) Any female dog in season off the premises of the owner.
Sec. 91.33. Impounding; notice.
If the owner or keeper of any dog seized in accordance with the provisions of §§ 91.30 to 91.41 is known, the pound keeper shall serve on such owner or keeper a notice in writing stating that the dog has been seized and will be liable to be disposed of by sale or destroyed if not claimed within seven days after the service of the notice.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.34. Impounding; notice; manner of service.
A notice under §§ 91.30 to 91.41 may be served either by delivering it to the person on whom it is to be served, by leaving it at or mailing to his usual, or last known place of abode. When convenient, the notice may be given by telephone to the owner or keeper; however, a written notice shall still be sent to such owner or keeper after the verbal notice.
Sec. 91.35. Redemption of impounded animals.
(A) The owner of an impounded dog may reclaim his dog if he pays all reasonable expenses incurred by reason of its detention including the sum of not more than $6.00 for seizure and maintenance of the dog for the first 12 hours and the sum of $2.00 for each additional day.
(B) If the dog is unlicensed at the time of seizure, the owner may reclaim the dog if he produces a license and registration tag for the dog before the expiration of the seven-day period.
Sec. 91.36. Impounding; who may redeem.
The owner of an impounded dog may redeem it as provided for in § 91.35. However, at the expiration of the impoundment period, any other person may claim the dog, provided such person pays the fees set out in that section.
Sec. 91.37. Disposition of unredeemed animals.
When a dog has been impounded in accordance with the provision of §§ 91.30 to 91.41 and has not been redeemed by his owner, the pound keeper or agent of the humane society or any person authorized under these sections to do so may cause the dog to be sold or destroyed in a humane manner.
Sec. 91.38. Redemption prior to sale.
Nothing contained in §§ 91.30 to 91.41 shall be construed to prevent the owner of any impounded animal from redeeming it at any time before sale, by paying all penalties, fees, costs and charges accrued up to the time the sale was stopped.
Sec. 91.39. Record of impounded dogs.
(A) Any officer or agent authorized to impound an animal under this chapter who impounds an animal shall make a record of the breed, color, and sex of the animal and whether or not it is licensed.
(B) If the animal is licensed, the officer shall enter the name and address of the owner and number of the license tag. The officer shall also enter in the record the disposition made of such animal.
Sec. 91.40. Interference with impounding of animals.
No person shall willfully prevent or obstruct the impounding of any animal in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or shall take any animal out of any pound without the consent of the person in charge of the pound, or shall knowingly impound or attempt to impound any animal not legally liable to impoundment.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.41. Disposition of impounded dogs suffering from rabies or other infectious disease; rabies tests.
(A) Any impounded dog which appears to be suffering from rabies or affected with hydrophobia, mange or other infectious or dangerous disease or which has attacked any person shall be kept at the pound until such time and under such conditions as required by the health officer. The pound keeper shall notify the health officer when he has good reason to believe that such dog is in his possession.
(B) Whenever in the judgment of the pound keeper or health officer it becomes necessary to test a dog or the remains of a dog, suspected of being rabid, the dog shall be sent to a veterinarian and/or state laboratory for rabies-hydrophobia testing and disposition. The fees, costs, and expenses of such tests shall be paid by the owner of the dog except as otherwise provided by law.
Secs. 91.42--91.49. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. DOGS
Sec. 91.50. Control of dogs.
(A) No person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining, or having the care, custody, or control of a dog shall suffer or permit such dog to:
(1) Be at large within the city unless securely attached upon a leash not more than six feet in length held in the hand of a person in a manner which continuously controls the dog.
(2) Be unsecured while on the premises of the owner.
(3) Snap at or attempt to bite or attempt to cause physical harm to any other person, domestic animal, or feline.
(4) Cause physical harm to the property of another.
(5) Bite or otherwise cause physical harm to any other person, domestic animal, or feline.
(B) No person shall own, keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have the care, custody, or control of a vicious dog within the city.
(C) No person who has been previously convicted of violating §§ 91.11, 91.50(A)(5), and 91.50(B), shall own, keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have the care, custody, or control of any dog for a period of five years following the date of said previous conviction.
(D) Defenses.
(1) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 91.50(A)(1) and (2) that the dog was:
(a) Securely confined in an automobile or cage which was adequately ventilated.
(b) Being used for lawful hunting purposes.
(c) Being exhibited at a public dog show, zoo, museum, or public institution.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 91.50(A)(3), (4), and (5) that at the time of the occurrence such other person, domestic animal, or feline was unlawfully on the property owned or controlled by the owner of such dog, and that such dog was not unsecured.
(3) No public law enforcement agency or member thereof, or a licensed private law enforcement agency or member thereof, shall be convicted of any violation of this section where the dog is owned by the agency and being utilized for law enforcement purposes.
(4) Lack of intent or knowledge is not a defense to a violation of this section.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.51. Stray dogs.
Anyone who picks up any stray dogs shall immediately notify and turn the dog over to the pound keeper.
Sec. 91.52. Harboring, holding for reward or licensing of strayed or stolen dogs; exceptions.
No person shall harbor or hold for reward or procure a license for a dog which has strayed upon his premises or which has been picked up on a public street, highway or other public place unaccompanied by its owner or other person, or which has been stolen from its owner.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.53. Dangerous dog.
(A) No person shall permit or cause a dangerous dog to be unsecured or at large, or to go unmuzzled in a public place, street, or alley.
(B) Any animal found in violation of this section is subject to impoundment, and its owner is responsible for all costs associated with that impoundment. (R.C. § 955.28)
(Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.54. Female dogs in heat.
Female dogs in heat found running at large shall be seized and impounded and shall not be released except on approval of the pound keeper and payment of the fees provided in this chapter.
Sec. 91.55. Muzzling of dogs.
The health officer is hereby empowered, whenever in his opinion it is necessary or advisable and in the interest of the public health, to make a general order directing and requiring owners of dogs within the city to muzzle the same, or to confine or quarantine them, for such time and in such manner as he shall deem and consider to be advisable or necessary for the preservation of the public health.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Sec. 91.56. Notice to muzzle dogs.
Whenever the health officer shall deem it necessary or advisable in the interest of the public health to cause the dogs to be muzzled, confined, or quarantined, he shall publish a general notice thereof once in at least two newspapers of the city, directing and requiring all owners of dogs to cause the dogs to be muzzled, confined, or quarantined; or in a case where he considers any dog to be dangerous to the community, he may by special written notice to the owner thereof cause such dog to be muzzled, confined, quarantined, or destroyed.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Sec. 91.57. Failure to comply with notice.
Whenever the health officer shall cause general notice to be given to the owners of dogs within the city, or a special written notice to any owner of a dog within the city, requiring the same to be muzzled, confined, quarantined, or destroyed, it shall be the duty of the owner or owners to comply with the same at once in the manner specified in the notice referred to. Upon failure of such owner or owners to comply with said notice, said dog or dogs may be taken possession of by the health officer and may be either impounded at the expense of said owner or owners, or destroyed, if in the judgment of the health officer it is in the interest of the public health that destruction shall occur.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.58. Observation of vicious dogs.
The health officer, upon complaint of any person that a dog is vicious and has bitten a person or persons, shall direct the owner of the dog to confine it in a safe and proper manner to the premises of the owner for a period of ten days. During this period of ten days the health officer shall observe the dog so quarantined for the purpose of determining whether or not it is a vicious dog and dangerous to be at large.
(Ord. 12710, passed 12-30-25)
Sec. 91.59. Disposition of vicious dogs.
If at the end of ten days of observation the health officer is of the opinion that the dog is not vicious he may order the release of the dog from quarantine; or if he is of the opinion that the dog is vicious, he shall forthwith order it to be muzzled by the owner or kept without the city limits. If the health officer is of the opinion that the dog shows any symptoms of rabies he shall cause the removal of the dog to the animal shelter of the Humane Society of Montgomery County, there to be held for further observation.
(Ord. 12710, passed 12-30-25)
Sec. 91.60. Fecal matter prohibited.
While beyond the premises of the owner or keeper, the person in control of every dog shall not permit such dog to deposit any fecal matter on any other premises other than on the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 25159, passed 9-15-76)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.61. Responsibility for removal of fecal matter.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, keeper, or person in control of any dog which has deposited any fecal matter on the public right-of-way or on private premises other than that of the owner or keeper of such dog, to immediately cause said fecal matter to be removed and deposited in a suitable container or receptacle under the immediate control of the said owner, keeper, or person in control of said dog.
(Ord. 25159, passed 9-15-76)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Secs. 91.62--91.69. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. RABIES CONTROL
Sec. 91.70. Dogs to be immunized against rabies.
It shall be the duty of every resident of the city owning or possessing a dog to have the dog inoculated with an anti-rabic vaccine by a licensed veterinarian. The expense of inoculation shall be borne by the owner or keeper of such dog.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.71. Examination of biting dog to determine rabies.
(A) Whenever it has been reported that a dog has bitten any person, the dog shall be confined at a place selected by the health officer and placed under the observation of a veterinarian, at the owner's expense, for a period of ten days, to determine whether the dog has rabies. The veterinarian shall make at least two examinations of the dog; the first examination at the time the dog is placed under his care, and the next examination ten days thereafter.
(B) The owner of such dog, at the end of the examination period, shall present to the health officer, on forms furnished by the health officer, the findings of the veterinarian. The form shall be signed by the veterinarian.
(C) If the dog is found to be suffering from rabies it shall be destroyed forthwith. If the owner of a dog which has bitten or mutilated any person refuses to surrender it, the health officer or his agents, may lawfully enter upon any premises where the dog is located and may seize and impound the dog for the purposes of this section.
Sec. 91.72. Confining animal which has attacked or bitten a person.
Either the police, health officer, or the pound keeper may serve notice upon the owner or person in charge of a dog or other animal which has attacked or bitten a person, to confine the animal at the expense of the owner or person in charge of it upon the premises of the owner or person in charge or at some other place designated in the notice, for at least ten days after the animal has attacked or bitten the person.
Sec. 91.73. Examination of animals by either police, health officer or pound keeper.
Either the police, health officer, or the pound keeper or their designees shall be permitted by the owner or person in charge of an animal which has attacked or bitten a person, to examine the animal at any reasonable time, and daily if desired, within a period of ten days after the animal has attacked or bitten a person, to determine whether the animal shows symptoms of rabies.
Sec. 91.74. Report of suspected cases of rabies.
Whenever a dog or other animal is affected by rabies or suspected of being affected by rabies or has been bitten by an animal known or suspected to be affected with rabies, the owner or person in charge of such dog or animal or any person having knowledge thereof, shall immediately notify either the police, health officer, or pound keeper.
Sec. 91.75. Report of person bitten by animal.
(A) Every physician shall, within 12 hours after his first professional attendance upon any person bitten by a dog or other animal, report to the police, health officer, or pound keeper, the name, age, sex, race, and precise location of the person so bitten.
(B) When a physician is not in attendance of a person bitten by an animal, then any person in charge of or in control of or responsible for the person bitten shall report the incident to the police, health officer, or pound keeper and provide the same information as set out in subsection (A).
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.76. Confining animals to prevent spread of rabies.
(A) Whenever either the police, health officer or pound keeper has reason to believe that there is danger that rabies may spread within the city such officials shall serve a notice in writing upon all persons owning or having charge of any animal requiring such person to confine such animal or, the above authorities, in lieu of serving such notice in writing, may cause a notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the city.
(B) Other animals may be included in the order whenever, in the opinion of the officials, this is necessary.
Sec. 91.77. Permit to release animals.
An animal confined under the order of either the police, health officer, or pound keeper shall not be released until a certificate of release has been issued by the official who orders the confinement.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.78. Parking of animals.
No ridden animal or animal drawn vehicle shall be permitted to stand on any portion of any highway or public lands of the city unless the driver of the animal is in charge and accompanies the same or unless such animal be securely hitched to a hitching post or hitch weight.
(Ord. 12883, passed 6-23-26; Am. Ord. 26397, passed 12-9-81)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.79. Driving animals.
While driving a vehicle with any animal or animals attached thereto, the driver shall not cease to hold the reins in his hands to guide and restrain the same; and when not riding, the driver shall walk by the head of the shaft or wheel animal holding the halter or bridle thereof.
(Ord. 12883, passed 6-23-26)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Secs. 91.80--91.98. Reserved.
Sec. 91.99. Penalty.
(A) Any person who violates a section of this chapter for which no penalty is specified is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(B) Any person who violates § 91.02 or 91.08 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(C) Any person who violates § 91.14 or 91.50(A)(3) or 91.53 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(D) Any person who violates § 91.60 or 91.61 shall pay a fine not less than $10.00 nor more than $25.00.
(E) Any person who violates § 91.50(A)(1) or (2) is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense, and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each subsequent offense.
(F) Any person who violates § 91.50(A)(4) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(G) Any person who violates § 91.07, 91.11, 91.50(A)(5), and 91.50(B) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Upon a subsequent violation within five years, a person shall serve a minimum term of at least three days imprisonment and pay a fine of at least $500.00, no part of which imprisonment or fine shall be suspended.
(H) Any person who violates § 91.50(C) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(I) Each day that a violation of any section of this chapter continues is a separate offense.
(Am. Ord. 26256, passed 6-3-81; Am. Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 91.01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them respectively, regardless of whether or not the words and phrases are capitalized:
Animal means all types of animals, other than human beings, both domesticated and nondomesticated.
At large means off the premises of the owner.
Dangerous dog means any dog, other than a police dog, which without provocation has a propensity to bite or cause physical harm to a person or pet.
Dog means any domesticated member of the canine species, male or female.
Exotic animal means any animal, including a hybrid offspring thereof, not indigenous to the State of Ohio.
Health officer means the Health Commissioners of the Montgomery County Combined Health District, or duly authorized representative.
Owner means any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining, or having the care, custody, or control of an animal.
Pet means an animal that has been adapted or tamed to live in intimate association with or for the pleasure or advantage of people and includes, but is not limited to dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and hamsters. Pet does not mean any animal purposely kept as food.
Physical harm means any injury, illness or disease regardless of its gravity or duration.
Police dog means a dog owned by a law enforcement officer or agency and trained to assist in the performance of law enforcement duties.
Serious physical harm means any injury, illness or disease which includes a risk of death; or which requires hospitalization; or which involves some permanent or substantial temporary incapacity or disfigurement; or which involves prolonged or acute and substantial pain.
Unsecured means not securely confined indoors, or not securely restrained by means of a collar and chain, pen, fence, or similar physical device, and in such a manner which effectively prevents the animal from going beyond the premises of the owner.
Vicious animal means any animal, other than a dog, which without provocation kills or causes serious physical harm to a person or pet.
Vicious dog means any dog, other than a police dog, which without provocation kills or causes serious physical harm to a person or pet.
Wild animal means any animal, including a hybrid offspring thereof, which is not naturally tamed or domesticated.
Without provocation means that the animal was not teased, tormented, or abused by the person or pet it threatens or harms.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.02. Cruelty to animals; abandonment.
(A) No person shall:
(1) Torture an animal, deprive one of necessary sustenance, unnecessarily or cruelly beat, needlessly mutilate or kill, or impound or confine an animal without supplying it during such confinement with a sufficient quantity of good wholesome food and water.
(2) Impound or confine an animal without affording it, during such confinement, access to shelter from wind, rain, snow, or excessive direct sunlight if it can reasonably be expected that the animal would otherwise become sick or in some other way suffer. This subsection does not apply to animals impounded or confined prior to slaughter. For the purpose of this section, shelter means a man-made enclosure, windbreak, sunshade, or natural windbreak or sunshade that is developed from the earth's contour, tree development, or vegetation.
(3) Carry or convey an animal in a cruel or inhuman manner.
(4) Keep animals other than cattle, poultry or fowl, swine, sheep, or goats in an enclosure without wholesome exercise and change of air, nor feed cows on food that produces impure or unwholesome milk.
(5) Detain livestock in railroad cars or compartments longer than 28 hours after they are so placed without supplying them with necessary food, water, and attention, nor permit such stock to be so crowded as to overlie, crush, wound, or kill each other.
(B) Upon the written request of the owner or person in custody of any particular shipment of livestock, which written request shall be separate and apart from any printed bill of lading or other railroad form, the length of time in which such livestock may be detained in any cars or compartments without food, water, and attention, may be extended to 36 hours without penalty therefor. This section does not prevent the dehorning of cattle.
(C) All fines collected for violations of this section shall be paid to the society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals, if there be such in the county, township, or municipal corporation where such violation occurred. (R.C. § 959.13)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.03. Indecent exhibition of animals; breeding of animals.
No person shall indecently exhibit or cause the indecent exhibition of any stallion, ass, bull, boar, dog, ram or any other animal, or let, or cause to be let any animal, male or female, to an animal of the opposite sex for sexual intercourse, unless the same shall be in some enclosed place entirely out of public view.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.04. Sale of chicks restricted.
No person shall sell or offer for sale within the corporate limits of the city, baby chickens less than three weeks of age in lots of less than six chickens to a single sale.
(Ord. 14755, passed 8-30-33)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.05. Speed of horses on streets.
(A) No person shall ride or drive immoderately any horse or similar animal in or upon any of the streets, alleys, highways or commons of this city.
(B) "Immoderately" shall mean at a gait and in a manner which under all the circumstances of the case reasonably may be considered dangerous to persons upon the highways or public places or places adjacent thereto.
(Ord. 12706, passed 12-30-25)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.06. Horses on sidewalks prohibited.
No person shall ride or drive any horse or similar animal upon any sidewalk or levee embankment within the city, except police officers in the performance of their official duties.
(Ord. 27924, passed 4-5-89)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.07. Prohibited animals.
(A) No person shall keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of any of the following exotic or wild animals within the city:
(1) Any animal listed under the Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered or listed on Ohio's Endangered Wildlife list;
(2) Any animal, the keeping of which is prohibited by state or federal law;
(3) Antelope, bison, deer, elk, and moose;
(4) Badgers, martins, minks, skunks, weasels, otters, and wolverines;
(5) Bats;
(6) Bears;
(7) Beavers, groundhogs, and porcupines;
(8) Coyotes, foxes, and wolves;
(9) Any cat of the familyFelidae, including by way of example and not by way of limitation lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats;
(10) Any primate, including by way of example and not by way of limitation chimpanzees, gorillas, lemurs, and monkeys;
(11) Alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and related crocodilians;
(12) Snakes:
i. That are venomous;
ii. That are of the familyBoidae (all species, including by way of example and not by way of limitation all boas, pythons, and anacondas) and more than three feet long; and
iii. That, regardless of species, are more than eight feet long;
(13) Monitor lizards, Gila monsters, and Mexican Beaded lizards;
(14) Piranhas;
(15) Scorpions and spiders with venom sufficiently potent to cause serious physical harm to a person.
(B) The prohibition in § 91.07(A) does not apply to:
(1) A person licensed or otherwise expressly authorized by state or federal law to keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of an animal identified in §§ 91.07(A)(1)--(15);
(2) A public zoo;
(3) A traveling circus performing within the city;
(4) A humane society;
(5) A veterinary hospital or clinic;
(6) A college, university, museum, or like institution engaged in bona fide scientific or educational study and research; or
(7) A person temporarily transporting an animal identified in §§ 91.07(A)(1)--(15) through the city if the transit time within the city is not more than 24 hours and the animal is at all times maintained within a confinement sufficient to prevent the animal from escaping.
(C) Any animal found in violation of this section is subject to impoundment, and its owner is responsible for all costs associated with that impoundment.
(Ord. 12627, passed 10-28-25; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.08. Confinement of exotic or wild animals.
No person shall possess or keep within the city an exotic or wild animal, not otherwise prohibited, without safely caging or otherwise confining the exotic or wild animal so as to prevent it from causing serious physical harm to a person or pet.
(Ord. 12627, passed 10-28-25; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.09. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subdivision (A). Keeping and Maintaining
Sec. 91.10. Manner of keeping animals.
(A) No person shall keep or maintain any animal in the city in such manner so as to become a public nuisance or disturb the peace, comfort, or health of any person residing within the city.
(B) The keeping of all animals within the city shall be subject to all pertinent regulations of the State Health Department and the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.11. Keeping of vicious animals prohibited.
No person shall keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have care, custody, or control of a vicious animal within the city.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.12. Animal carcasses; removal; burial.
No owner shall permit any dead horse, cow, sheep or other animal carcass to remain within the city longer than a reasonable time for removing or burying the same, which shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations of the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.13. Carcasses of animals for consumption to be covered when transported.
The body or part of any animal to be used for human food shall not be transported through any street unless it is covered so as to protect it from insects, animals, dust, and dirt.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.14. Injuring or poisoning animals.
(A) No person who accidentally or otherwise strikes an animal with an automobile and injures it shall leave the scene without rendering aid and assistance in the care of such animal.
(B) No person shall willfully or negligently poison any animal.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.15. Diseased animals.
Every person owning or having any animal under his charge within the city which he knows or suspects has been affected by any communicable disease, in particular by glanders or anthrax, shall isolate the animal from other animals and shall report the existence or suspected existence of such disease to the health officer.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.16. Fastening animals to trees; impounding.
(A) No person shall fasten any horse or other animal to any hydrant, tree, or to any box or case around a tree, on any street or public ground except at a place designated for the hitching of horses or other animals.
(B) Any police officer or other authorized person may impound the animal so fastened until any penalty as may be provided and any expenses reasonably incurred in keeping and caring for the animal are paid. If the fine and charges are not paid within seven days, the animal shall be deemed a stray and treated as provided for in §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.17. Unnecessary noises by animals.
No person shall keep any animal which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb one or more inhabitants of two separate residences in the vicinity. Such action is declared to be a public nuisance and detrimental to public health and welfare.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.18. Pasturing animals prohibited.
(A) It is declared to be a nuisance and unlawful for any person, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, to harbor, pasture, keep or otherwise maintain any cattle, sheep, goats or swine within the corporate limits of the city. However, this prohibition shall not apply to the exhibition of such animals at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds during the holding of the county fair, nor at such other exhibitions as may be permitted by the health officer; nor shall such prohibition apply to the keeping of such animals for slaughter by commercial meat packers. This section shall not apply to farms within the city.
(B) For the purpose of this section, a "farm" is defined as any plot of land not less than five acres in area and when the animals mentioned above are kept thereon no building housing such animals may be erected or maintained within 200 feet of any lot line, nor may such animals be permitted to be kept or pastured within 200 feet of any residential structure other than the residential structure of the owner or keeper of such animals.
(Ord. 16255, passed 8-6-47; Am. Ord. 19354, passed 8-5-59)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.19. Reserved.
Subdivision (B). Animals at Large
Sec. 91.20. Animals running at large prohibited.
No owner or custodian shall permit any cattle, horse, mule, swine, sheep, goat, geese, ducks, chickens or any other animal to run at large within the city. Herding such animal or tying it for grazing in any street or other public place shall be deemed running at large within the meaning of this section. To permit any such running at large is declared to be a nuisance and dangerous to public health and safety.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 92.21. Reserved.
Editor's note: Am. Ord. 30389-04, § 1, adopted Sept. 22, 2004, repealed § 91.21, which pertained to dangerous animals running at large.
Sec. 91.22. Animal running at large by accident.
No animal running at large by accident with a person in immediate pursuit of it shall be deemed a stray within the provisions of §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.23. Animals at large; impounding.
Any animal led or permitted to run at large in violation of this chapter shall be impounded at the owner's expense until the penalty for the violation is paid.
Sec. 91.24. Officer may impound animal at large.
Any police officer or other officer designated by the city is authorized to capture and impound any animal found at large in accordance with §§ 91.20 through 91.24.
Secs. 91.25--91.29. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. IMPOUNDING
Sec. 91.30. Power to impound.
Any officer or agent authorized or empowered to perform any duty under this chapter is authorized to go upon any premises and seize for impounding any dog which he may lawfully seize when such officer is in immediate pursuit of such dog, except upon the premises of the owner of the dog and the owner is present and forbids the entry of the officer or agent in which event a warrant shall issue according to law at the request of such officer or agent.
Sec. 91.31. Impounding by residents.
Any resident of the city may seize any animal found running at large and deliver it to a police officer or other authorized person for impounding, or he may impound the animal in a place designated by the health officer.
Sec. 91.32. Pound; humane society; impounding.
(A) The city may enter into a contract with the Montgomery County Humane Society or other similar agency not organized for pecuniary profit as pound keeper for the collection, keeping for redemption, and destruction of all strays found within the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) The pound keeper or authorized agent of the humane society may seize and take into custody and impound or cause to be taken into custody and impounded and thereafter destroyed or disposed of as provided in §§ 91.30 to 91.41:
(1) Any dog off the premises of the owner which the official or his agent has reason to believe is a stray dog;
(2) Any dog off the premises of the owner without a current registration tag on his collar;
(3) Any female dog in season off the premises of the owner.
Sec. 91.33. Impounding; notice.
If the owner or keeper of any dog seized in accordance with the provisions of §§ 91.30 to 91.41 is known, the pound keeper shall serve on such owner or keeper a notice in writing stating that the dog has been seized and will be liable to be disposed of by sale or destroyed if not claimed within seven days after the service of the notice.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.34. Impounding; notice; manner of service.
A notice under §§ 91.30 to 91.41 may be served either by delivering it to the person on whom it is to be served, by leaving it at or mailing to his usual, or last known place of abode. When convenient, the notice may be given by telephone to the owner or keeper; however, a written notice shall still be sent to such owner or keeper after the verbal notice.
Sec. 91.35. Redemption of impounded animals.
(A) The owner of an impounded dog may reclaim his dog if he pays all reasonable expenses incurred by reason of its detention including the sum of not more than $6.00 for seizure and maintenance of the dog for the first 12 hours and the sum of $2.00 for each additional day.
(B) If the dog is unlicensed at the time of seizure, the owner may reclaim the dog if he produces a license and registration tag for the dog before the expiration of the seven-day period.
Sec. 91.36. Impounding; who may redeem.
The owner of an impounded dog may redeem it as provided for in § 91.35. However, at the expiration of the impoundment period, any other person may claim the dog, provided such person pays the fees set out in that section.
Sec. 91.37. Disposition of unredeemed animals.
When a dog has been impounded in accordance with the provision of §§ 91.30 to 91.41 and has not been redeemed by his owner, the pound keeper or agent of the humane society or any person authorized under these sections to do so may cause the dog to be sold or destroyed in a humane manner.
Sec. 91.38. Redemption prior to sale.
Nothing contained in §§ 91.30 to 91.41 shall be construed to prevent the owner of any impounded animal from redeeming it at any time before sale, by paying all penalties, fees, costs and charges accrued up to the time the sale was stopped.
Sec. 91.39. Record of impounded dogs.
(A) Any officer or agent authorized to impound an animal under this chapter who impounds an animal shall make a record of the breed, color, and sex of the animal and whether or not it is licensed.
(B) If the animal is licensed, the officer shall enter the name and address of the owner and number of the license tag. The officer shall also enter in the record the disposition made of such animal.
Sec. 91.40. Interference with impounding of animals.
No person shall willfully prevent or obstruct the impounding of any animal in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or shall take any animal out of any pound without the consent of the person in charge of the pound, or shall knowingly impound or attempt to impound any animal not legally liable to impoundment.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.41. Disposition of impounded dogs suffering from rabies or other infectious disease; rabies tests.
(A) Any impounded dog which appears to be suffering from rabies or affected with hydrophobia, mange or other infectious or dangerous disease or which has attacked any person shall be kept at the pound until such time and under such conditions as required by the health officer. The pound keeper shall notify the health officer when he has good reason to believe that such dog is in his possession.
(B) Whenever in the judgment of the pound keeper or health officer it becomes necessary to test a dog or the remains of a dog, suspected of being rabid, the dog shall be sent to a veterinarian and/or state laboratory for rabies-hydrophobia testing and disposition. The fees, costs, and expenses of such tests shall be paid by the owner of the dog except as otherwise provided by law.
Secs. 91.42--91.49. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. DOGS
Sec. 91.50. Control of dogs.
(A) No person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, maintaining, or having the care, custody, or control of a dog shall suffer or permit such dog to:
(1) Be at large within the city unless securely attached upon a leash not more than six feet in length held in the hand of a person in a manner which continuously controls the dog.
(2) Be unsecured while on the premises of the owner.
(3) Snap at or attempt to bite or attempt to cause physical harm to any other person, domestic animal, or feline.
(4) Cause physical harm to the property of another.
(5) Bite or otherwise cause physical harm to any other person, domestic animal, or feline.
(B) No person shall own, keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have the care, custody, or control of a vicious dog within the city.
(C) No person who has been previously convicted of violating §§ 91.11, 91.50(A)(5), and 91.50(B), shall own, keep, possess, harbor, maintain, or have the care, custody, or control of any dog for a period of five years following the date of said previous conviction.
(D) Defenses.
(1) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 91.50(A)(1) and (2) that the dog was:
(a) Securely confined in an automobile or cage which was adequately ventilated.
(b) Being used for lawful hunting purposes.
(c) Being exhibited at a public dog show, zoo, museum, or public institution.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 91.50(A)(3), (4), and (5) that at the time of the occurrence such other person, domestic animal, or feline was unlawfully on the property owned or controlled by the owner of such dog, and that such dog was not unsecured.
(3) No public law enforcement agency or member thereof, or a licensed private law enforcement agency or member thereof, shall be convicted of any violation of this section where the dog is owned by the agency and being utilized for law enforcement purposes.
(4) Lack of intent or knowledge is not a defense to a violation of this section.
(Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.51. Stray dogs.
Anyone who picks up any stray dogs shall immediately notify and turn the dog over to the pound keeper.
Sec. 91.52. Harboring, holding for reward or licensing of strayed or stolen dogs; exceptions.
No person shall harbor or hold for reward or procure a license for a dog which has strayed upon his premises or which has been picked up on a public street, highway or other public place unaccompanied by its owner or other person, or which has been stolen from its owner.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.53. Dangerous dog.
(A) No person shall permit or cause a dangerous dog to be unsecured or at large, or to go unmuzzled in a public place, street, or alley.
(B) Any animal found in violation of this section is subject to impoundment, and its owner is responsible for all costs associated with that impoundment. (R.C. § 955.28)
(Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
Sec. 91.54. Female dogs in heat.
Female dogs in heat found running at large shall be seized and impounded and shall not be released except on approval of the pound keeper and payment of the fees provided in this chapter.
Sec. 91.55. Muzzling of dogs.
The health officer is hereby empowered, whenever in his opinion it is necessary or advisable and in the interest of the public health, to make a general order directing and requiring owners of dogs within the city to muzzle the same, or to confine or quarantine them, for such time and in such manner as he shall deem and consider to be advisable or necessary for the preservation of the public health.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Sec. 91.56. Notice to muzzle dogs.
Whenever the health officer shall deem it necessary or advisable in the interest of the public health to cause the dogs to be muzzled, confined, or quarantined, he shall publish a general notice thereof once in at least two newspapers of the city, directing and requiring all owners of dogs to cause the dogs to be muzzled, confined, or quarantined; or in a case where he considers any dog to be dangerous to the community, he may by special written notice to the owner thereof cause such dog to be muzzled, confined, quarantined, or destroyed.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Sec. 91.57. Failure to comply with notice.
Whenever the health officer shall cause general notice to be given to the owners of dogs within the city, or a special written notice to any owner of a dog within the city, requiring the same to be muzzled, confined, quarantined, or destroyed, it shall be the duty of the owner or owners to comply with the same at once in the manner specified in the notice referred to. Upon failure of such owner or owners to comply with said notice, said dog or dogs may be taken possession of by the health officer and may be either impounded at the expense of said owner or owners, or destroyed, if in the judgment of the health officer it is in the interest of the public health that destruction shall occur.
(Ord. 10964, passed 9-3-19)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.58. Observation of vicious dogs.
The health officer, upon complaint of any person that a dog is vicious and has bitten a person or persons, shall direct the owner of the dog to confine it in a safe and proper manner to the premises of the owner for a period of ten days. During this period of ten days the health officer shall observe the dog so quarantined for the purpose of determining whether or not it is a vicious dog and dangerous to be at large.
(Ord. 12710, passed 12-30-25)
Sec. 91.59. Disposition of vicious dogs.
If at the end of ten days of observation the health officer is of the opinion that the dog is not vicious he may order the release of the dog from quarantine; or if he is of the opinion that the dog is vicious, he shall forthwith order it to be muzzled by the owner or kept without the city limits. If the health officer is of the opinion that the dog shows any symptoms of rabies he shall cause the removal of the dog to the animal shelter of the Humane Society of Montgomery County, there to be held for further observation.
(Ord. 12710, passed 12-30-25)
Sec. 91.60. Fecal matter prohibited.
While beyond the premises of the owner or keeper, the person in control of every dog shall not permit such dog to deposit any fecal matter on any other premises other than on the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 25159, passed 9-15-76)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.61. Responsibility for removal of fecal matter.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner, keeper, or person in control of any dog which has deposited any fecal matter on the public right-of-way or on private premises other than that of the owner or keeper of such dog, to immediately cause said fecal matter to be removed and deposited in a suitable container or receptacle under the immediate control of the said owner, keeper, or person in control of said dog.
(Ord. 25159, passed 9-15-76)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Secs. 91.62--91.69. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. RABIES CONTROL
Sec. 91.70. Dogs to be immunized against rabies.
It shall be the duty of every resident of the city owning or possessing a dog to have the dog inoculated with an anti-rabic vaccine by a licensed veterinarian. The expense of inoculation shall be borne by the owner or keeper of such dog.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.71. Examination of biting dog to determine rabies.
(A) Whenever it has been reported that a dog has bitten any person, the dog shall be confined at a place selected by the health officer and placed under the observation of a veterinarian, at the owner's expense, for a period of ten days, to determine whether the dog has rabies. The veterinarian shall make at least two examinations of the dog; the first examination at the time the dog is placed under his care, and the next examination ten days thereafter.
(B) The owner of such dog, at the end of the examination period, shall present to the health officer, on forms furnished by the health officer, the findings of the veterinarian. The form shall be signed by the veterinarian.
(C) If the dog is found to be suffering from rabies it shall be destroyed forthwith. If the owner of a dog which has bitten or mutilated any person refuses to surrender it, the health officer or his agents, may lawfully enter upon any premises where the dog is located and may seize and impound the dog for the purposes of this section.
Sec. 91.72. Confining animal which has attacked or bitten a person.
Either the police, health officer, or the pound keeper may serve notice upon the owner or person in charge of a dog or other animal which has attacked or bitten a person, to confine the animal at the expense of the owner or person in charge of it upon the premises of the owner or person in charge or at some other place designated in the notice, for at least ten days after the animal has attacked or bitten the person.
Sec. 91.73. Examination of animals by either police, health officer or pound keeper.
Either the police, health officer, or the pound keeper or their designees shall be permitted by the owner or person in charge of an animal which has attacked or bitten a person, to examine the animal at any reasonable time, and daily if desired, within a period of ten days after the animal has attacked or bitten a person, to determine whether the animal shows symptoms of rabies.
Sec. 91.74. Report of suspected cases of rabies.
Whenever a dog or other animal is affected by rabies or suspected of being affected by rabies or has been bitten by an animal known or suspected to be affected with rabies, the owner or person in charge of such dog or animal or any person having knowledge thereof, shall immediately notify either the police, health officer, or pound keeper.
Sec. 91.75. Report of person bitten by animal.
(A) Every physician shall, within 12 hours after his first professional attendance upon any person bitten by a dog or other animal, report to the police, health officer, or pound keeper, the name, age, sex, race, and precise location of the person so bitten.
(B) When a physician is not in attendance of a person bitten by an animal, then any person in charge of or in control of or responsible for the person bitten shall report the incident to the police, health officer, or pound keeper and provide the same information as set out in subsection (A).
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.76. Confining animals to prevent spread of rabies.
(A) Whenever either the police, health officer or pound keeper has reason to believe that there is danger that rabies may spread within the city such officials shall serve a notice in writing upon all persons owning or having charge of any animal requiring such person to confine such animal or, the above authorities, in lieu of serving such notice in writing, may cause a notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the city.
(B) Other animals may be included in the order whenever, in the opinion of the officials, this is necessary.
Sec. 91.77. Permit to release animals.
An animal confined under the order of either the police, health officer, or pound keeper shall not be released until a certificate of release has been issued by the official who orders the confinement.
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.78. Parking of animals.
No ridden animal or animal drawn vehicle shall be permitted to stand on any portion of any highway or public lands of the city unless the driver of the animal is in charge and accompanies the same or unless such animal be securely hitched to a hitching post or hitch weight.
(Ord. 12883, passed 6-23-26; Am. Ord. 26397, passed 12-9-81)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Sec. 91.79. Driving animals.
While driving a vehicle with any animal or animals attached thereto, the driver shall not cease to hold the reins in his hands to guide and restrain the same; and when not riding, the driver shall walk by the head of the shaft or wheel animal holding the halter or bridle thereof.
(Ord. 12883, passed 6-23-26)
Cross references: Penalty, see § 91.99.
Secs. 91.80--91.98. Reserved.
Sec. 91.99. Penalty.
(A) Any person who violates a section of this chapter for which no penalty is specified is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(B) Any person who violates § 91.02 or 91.08 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(C) Any person who violates § 91.14 or 91.50(A)(3) or 91.53 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(D) Any person who violates § 91.60 or 91.61 shall pay a fine not less than $10.00 nor more than $25.00.
(E) Any person who violates § 91.50(A)(1) or (2) is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense, and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each subsequent offense.
(F) Any person who violates § 91.50(A)(4) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(G) Any person who violates § 91.07, 91.11, 91.50(A)(5), and 91.50(B) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Upon a subsequent violation within five years, a person shall serve a minimum term of at least three days imprisonment and pay a fine of at least $500.00, no part of which imprisonment or fine shall be suspended.
(H) Any person who violates § 91.50(C) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(I) Each day that a violation of any section of this chapter continues is a separate offense.
(Am. Ord. 26256, passed 6-3-81; Am. Ord. 27109, passed 11-14-84; Am. Ord. 27563, passed 6-10-87; Am. Ord. 30389-04, passed 9-22-04)
State of Ohio Dog Laws.
955.10 Tags to be worn.
No owner of a dog, except a dog constantly confined to a registered kennel, shall fail to require the dog to wear, at all times, a valid tag issued in connection with a certificate of registration. A dog’s failure at any time to wear a valid tag shall be prima-facie evidence of lack of registration and shall subject any dog found not wearing such tag to impounding, sale, or destruction.
Effective Date: 12-12-1988
955.11 Transfer of ownership certificate.
(A) As used in this section:
(1)(a) “Dangerous dog” means a dog that, without provocation, and subject to division (A)(1)(b) of this section, has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person, while that dog is off the premises of its owner, keeper, or harborer and not under the reasonable control of its owner, keeper, harborer, or some other responsible person, or not physically restrained or confined in a locked pen which has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure which has a top.
(b) “Dangerous dog” does not include a police dog that has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person while the police dog is being used to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
(2) “Menacing fashion” means that a dog would cause any person being chased or approached to reasonably believe that the dog will cause physical injury to that person.
(3) “Police dog” means a dog that has been trained, and may be used, to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
(4)(a) “Vicious dog” means a dog that, without provocation and subject to division (A)(4)(b) of this section, meets any of the following:
(i) Has killed or caused serious injury to any person;
(ii) Has caused injury, other than killing or serious injury, to any person, or has killed another dog.
(iii) Belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull dog. The ownership, keeping, or harboring of such a breed of dog shall be prima-facie evidence of the ownership, keeping, or harboring of a vicious dog.
(b) “Vicious dog” does not include either of the following:
(i) A police dog that has killed or caused serious injury to any person or that has caused injury, other than killing or serious injury, to any person while the police dog is being used to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties;
(ii) A dog that has killed or caused serious injury to any person while a person was committing or attempting to commit a trespass or other criminal offense on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer of the dog.
(5) “Without provocation” means that a dog was not teased, tormented, or abused by a person, or that the dog was not coming to the aid or the defense of a person who was not engaged in illegal or criminal activity and who was not using the dog as a means of carrying out such activity.
(B) Upon the transfer of ownership of any dog, the seller of the dog shall give the buyer a transfer of ownership certificate that shall be signed by the seller. The certificate shall contain the registration number of the dog, the name of the seller, and a brief description of the dog. Blank forms of the certificate may be obtained from the county auditor. A transfer of ownership shall be recorded by the auditor upon presentation of a transfer of ownership certificate that is signed by the former owner of a dog and that is accompanied by a fee of twenty-five cents.
(C) Prior to the transfer of ownership or possession of any dog, upon the buyer’s or other transferee’s request, the seller or other transferor of the dog shall give to the person a written notice relative to the behavior and propensities of the dog.
(D) Within ten days after the transfer of ownership or possession of any dog, if the seller or other transferor of the dog has knowledge that the dog is a dangerous or vicious dog, he shall give to the buyer or other transferee, the board of health for the district in which the buyer or other transferee resides, and the dog warden of the county in which the buyer or other transferee resides, a completed copy of a written form on which the seller shall furnish the following information:
(1) The name and address of the buyer or other transferee of the dog;
(2) The age, sex, color, breed, and current registration number of the dog.
In addition, the seller shall answer the following questions which shall be specifically stated on the form as follows:
“Has the dog ever chased or attempted to attack or bite a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
“Has the dog ever bitten a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
“Has the dog ever seriously injured or killed a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
The dog warden of the county in which the seller resides shall furnish the form to the seller at no cost.
(E) No seller or other transferor of a dog shall fail to comply with the applicable requirements of divisions (B) to (D) of this section.
Effective Date: 07-10-1987
955.22 Confining, restraining, debarking dogs.
(A) As used in this section, “dangerous dog” and “vicious dog” have the same meanings as in section 955.11 of the Revised Code.
(B) No owner, keeper, or harborer of any female dog shall permit it to go beyond the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer at any time the dog is in heat unless the dog is properly in leash.
(C) Except when a dog is lawfully engaged in hunting and accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer, or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper, or harborer of any dog shall fail at any time to do either of the following:
(1) Keep the dog physically confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision, or secure enclosure to prevent escape;
(2) Keep the dog under the reasonable control of some person.
(D) Except when a dangerous or vicious dog is lawfully engaged in hunting or training for the purpose of hunting and is accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer, or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper, or harborer of a dangerous or vicious dog shall fail to do either of the following:
(1) While that dog is on the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer, securely confine it at all times in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top, except that a dangerous dog may, in the alternative, be tied with a leash or tether so that the dog is adequately restrained;
(2) While that dog is off the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer, keep that dog on a chain-link leash or tether that is not more than six feet in length and additionally do at least one of the following:
(a) Keep that dog in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top;
(b) Have the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion or securely attach, tie, or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object or fixture so that the dog is adequately restrained and station such a person in close enough proximity to that dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person;
(c) Muzzle that dog.
(E) No owner, keeper, or harborer of a vicious dog shall fail to obtain liability insurance with an insurer authorized to write liability insurance in this state providing coverage in each occurrence, subject to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than one hundred thousand dollars because of damage or bodily injury to or death of a person caused by the vicious dog.
(F) No person shall do any of the following:
(1) Debark or surgically silence a dog that the person knows or has reason to believe is a vicious dog;
(2) Possess a vicious dog if the person knows or has reason to believe that the dog has been debarked or surgically silenced;
(3) Falsely attest on a waiver form provided by the veterinarian under division (G) of this section that the person’s dog is not a vicious dog or otherwise provide false information on that written waiver form.
(G) Before a veterinarian debarks or surgically silences a dog, the veterinarian may give the owner of the dog a written waiver form that attests that the dog is not a vicious dog. The written waiver form shall include all of the following:
(1) The veterinarian’s license number and current business address;
(2) The number of the license of the dog if the dog is licensed;
(3) A reasonable description of the age, coloring, and gender of the dog as well as any notable markings on the dog;
(4) The signature of the owner of the dog attesting that the owner’s dog is not a vicious dog;
(5) A statement that division (F) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code prohibits any person from doing any of the following:
(a) Debarking or surgically silencing a dog that the person knows or has reason to believe is a vicious dog;
(b) Possessing a vicious dog if the person knows or has reason to believe that the dog has been debarked or surgically silenced;
(c) Falsely attesting on a waiver form provided by the veterinarian under division (G) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code that the person’s dog is not a vicious dog or otherwise provide false information on that written waiver form.
(H) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of division (F) of this section that the veterinarian who is charged with the violation obtained, prior to debarking or surgically silencing the dog, a written waiver form that complies with division (G) of this section and that attests that the dog is not a vicious dog.
Effective Date: 10-10-2000
No owner of a dog, except a dog constantly confined to a registered kennel, shall fail to require the dog to wear, at all times, a valid tag issued in connection with a certificate of registration. A dog’s failure at any time to wear a valid tag shall be prima-facie evidence of lack of registration and shall subject any dog found not wearing such tag to impounding, sale, or destruction.
Effective Date: 12-12-1988
955.11 Transfer of ownership certificate.
(A) As used in this section:
(1)(a) “Dangerous dog” means a dog that, without provocation, and subject to division (A)(1)(b) of this section, has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person, while that dog is off the premises of its owner, keeper, or harborer and not under the reasonable control of its owner, keeper, harborer, or some other responsible person, or not physically restrained or confined in a locked pen which has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure which has a top.
(b) “Dangerous dog” does not include a police dog that has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person while the police dog is being used to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
(2) “Menacing fashion” means that a dog would cause any person being chased or approached to reasonably believe that the dog will cause physical injury to that person.
(3) “Police dog” means a dog that has been trained, and may be used, to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
(4)(a) “Vicious dog” means a dog that, without provocation and subject to division (A)(4)(b) of this section, meets any of the following:
(i) Has killed or caused serious injury to any person;
(ii) Has caused injury, other than killing or serious injury, to any person, or has killed another dog.
(iii) Belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull dog. The ownership, keeping, or harboring of such a breed of dog shall be prima-facie evidence of the ownership, keeping, or harboring of a vicious dog.
(b) “Vicious dog” does not include either of the following:
(i) A police dog that has killed or caused serious injury to any person or that has caused injury, other than killing or serious injury, to any person while the police dog is being used to assist one or more law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties;
(ii) A dog that has killed or caused serious injury to any person while a person was committing or attempting to commit a trespass or other criminal offense on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer of the dog.
(5) “Without provocation” means that a dog was not teased, tormented, or abused by a person, or that the dog was not coming to the aid or the defense of a person who was not engaged in illegal or criminal activity and who was not using the dog as a means of carrying out such activity.
(B) Upon the transfer of ownership of any dog, the seller of the dog shall give the buyer a transfer of ownership certificate that shall be signed by the seller. The certificate shall contain the registration number of the dog, the name of the seller, and a brief description of the dog. Blank forms of the certificate may be obtained from the county auditor. A transfer of ownership shall be recorded by the auditor upon presentation of a transfer of ownership certificate that is signed by the former owner of a dog and that is accompanied by a fee of twenty-five cents.
(C) Prior to the transfer of ownership or possession of any dog, upon the buyer’s or other transferee’s request, the seller or other transferor of the dog shall give to the person a written notice relative to the behavior and propensities of the dog.
(D) Within ten days after the transfer of ownership or possession of any dog, if the seller or other transferor of the dog has knowledge that the dog is a dangerous or vicious dog, he shall give to the buyer or other transferee, the board of health for the district in which the buyer or other transferee resides, and the dog warden of the county in which the buyer or other transferee resides, a completed copy of a written form on which the seller shall furnish the following information:
(1) The name and address of the buyer or other transferee of the dog;
(2) The age, sex, color, breed, and current registration number of the dog.
In addition, the seller shall answer the following questions which shall be specifically stated on the form as follows:
“Has the dog ever chased or attempted to attack or bite a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
“Has the dog ever bitten a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
“Has the dog ever seriously injured or killed a person? if yes, describe the incident(s) in which the behavior occurred.”
The dog warden of the county in which the seller resides shall furnish the form to the seller at no cost.
(E) No seller or other transferor of a dog shall fail to comply with the applicable requirements of divisions (B) to (D) of this section.
Effective Date: 07-10-1987
955.22 Confining, restraining, debarking dogs.
(A) As used in this section, “dangerous dog” and “vicious dog” have the same meanings as in section 955.11 of the Revised Code.
(B) No owner, keeper, or harborer of any female dog shall permit it to go beyond the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer at any time the dog is in heat unless the dog is properly in leash.
(C) Except when a dog is lawfully engaged in hunting and accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer, or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper, or harborer of any dog shall fail at any time to do either of the following:
(1) Keep the dog physically confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision, or secure enclosure to prevent escape;
(2) Keep the dog under the reasonable control of some person.
(D) Except when a dangerous or vicious dog is lawfully engaged in hunting or training for the purpose of hunting and is accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer, or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper, or harborer of a dangerous or vicious dog shall fail to do either of the following:
(1) While that dog is on the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer, securely confine it at all times in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top, except that a dangerous dog may, in the alternative, be tied with a leash or tether so that the dog is adequately restrained;
(2) While that dog is off the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer, keep that dog on a chain-link leash or tether that is not more than six feet in length and additionally do at least one of the following:
(a) Keep that dog in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top;
(b) Have the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion or securely attach, tie, or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object or fixture so that the dog is adequately restrained and station such a person in close enough proximity to that dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person;
(c) Muzzle that dog.
(E) No owner, keeper, or harborer of a vicious dog shall fail to obtain liability insurance with an insurer authorized to write liability insurance in this state providing coverage in each occurrence, subject to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than one hundred thousand dollars because of damage or bodily injury to or death of a person caused by the vicious dog.
(F) No person shall do any of the following:
(1) Debark or surgically silence a dog that the person knows or has reason to believe is a vicious dog;
(2) Possess a vicious dog if the person knows or has reason to believe that the dog has been debarked or surgically silenced;
(3) Falsely attest on a waiver form provided by the veterinarian under division (G) of this section that the person’s dog is not a vicious dog or otherwise provide false information on that written waiver form.
(G) Before a veterinarian debarks or surgically silences a dog, the veterinarian may give the owner of the dog a written waiver form that attests that the dog is not a vicious dog. The written waiver form shall include all of the following:
(1) The veterinarian’s license number and current business address;
(2) The number of the license of the dog if the dog is licensed;
(3) A reasonable description of the age, coloring, and gender of the dog as well as any notable markings on the dog;
(4) The signature of the owner of the dog attesting that the owner’s dog is not a vicious dog;
(5) A statement that division (F) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code prohibits any person from doing any of the following:
(a) Debarking or surgically silencing a dog that the person knows or has reason to believe is a vicious dog;
(b) Possessing a vicious dog if the person knows or has reason to believe that the dog has been debarked or surgically silenced;
(c) Falsely attesting on a waiver form provided by the veterinarian under division (G) of section 955.22 of the Revised Code that the person’s dog is not a vicious dog or otherwise provide false information on that written waiver form.
(H) It is an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of division (F) of this section that the veterinarian who is charged with the violation obtained, prior to debarking or surgically silencing the dog, a written waiver form that complies with division (G) of this section and that attests that the dog is not a vicious dog.
Effective Date: 10-10-2000
Friday, July 23, 2010
Vacation Bible School
That's right!! It is that time of year again for Vacation Bible School!! Held this year at Colorado Ave Baptist Church. See flier posted below for more information. Hope to see you there!
Community Day Celebration This Saturday!!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Please plan to join us for our community celebration this Saturday, July 24 at 3:00pm. All are welcomed! More details in the flier posted below.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Things to do on a Saturday Morning
One of the gateways into Walnut Hills and southeast Dayton is off of Steve Whalen Blvd. At each end of the boulevard are two pillers with bronze plaques naming the adjoining neighborhoods. You would never know these existed if you look at these "BEFORE" photos.
So a handful of people from the Walnut Hills Association got together on May 15th, 2010. A Saturday morning, and with the use of one of our Montgomery County Community Pride Trailers, did this in 4 hours.
Brought to you by
Doug Schommer, Gary Leitzell, Gina Honious, Matt Moore, John Hyer
and those not in the picture include Mike Schommer, Bob Snyder and Mr. Tackett.
So a handful of people from the Walnut Hills Association got together on May 15th, 2010. A Saturday morning, and with the use of one of our Montgomery County Community Pride Trailers, did this in 4 hours.
Brought to you by
Doug Schommer, Gary Leitzell, Gina Honious, Matt Moore, John Hyer
and those not in the picture include Mike Schommer, Bob Snyder and Mr. Tackett.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Yard Sales This Week
The Annual Yard Sale Event begins on Thursday here in Walnut Hills. If you want to participate, click on the link to the left that says 2010 Yard Sale Information and follow the instructions. If you wish to know who is participating, you can click here Yard Sale Map.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Support Our Own
Ben Sadai, a 9th Grader at Stivers, a member of Boy Scout Troop 54 & 10 year resident of Walnut Hills is proud to have the opportunity to go to Honduras this summer for 6 weeks. He will work with 19 other youth from the US and Canada to build latrines in remote villages of the San Pedro Sula region. He has actively been raising funds since January & there are 2 benefits planned to help towards his expenses: a spaghetti dinner hosted at Ohmer Park UMC (corner of Arbor & Clarence) on Sat., 8 May from 5 PM – 8 PM and a garage sale also to be held at Ohmer Park UMC on Sat., 15 May. All proceeds will go toward this endeavor. Come on out to support this great cause & meet this terrific young man!
Friday, April 09, 2010
Online Public Survey
Online Public Survey on Community Issues Is Available
Survey at www.cityofdayton.org; Town Hall Scheduled For April 17
Release Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Contact: Paula Powers, Citizen Participation Coordinator, 937-333-7379
An online survey on community issues and solutions is now available at www.cityofdayton.org. The survey is part of the City of Dayton’s development of the five-year Consolidated Plan to guide local use of up to $40 million in federal Housing and Urban Development funds from 2011 to 2015.
Dayton is developing the Consolidated Plan in cooperation with the City of Kettering. Past uses of HUD funds in Dayton include infrastructure improvements, housing development and rehabilitation, and support for health and human services needs.
A town hall event is also scheduled, to provide citizens and stakeholders with additional comment and input opportunities. The town hall is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Dayton Convention Center (22 E. Fifth St., Rm. 306).
For more information or to confirm attendance at the town hall, call 333-3670.
Survey at www.cityofdayton.org; Town Hall Scheduled For April 17
Release Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Contact: Paula Powers, Citizen Participation Coordinator, 937-333-7379
An online survey on community issues and solutions is now available at www.cityofdayton.org. The survey is part of the City of Dayton’s development of the five-year Consolidated Plan to guide local use of up to $40 million in federal Housing and Urban Development funds from 2011 to 2015.
Dayton is developing the Consolidated Plan in cooperation with the City of Kettering. Past uses of HUD funds in Dayton include infrastructure improvements, housing development and rehabilitation, and support for health and human services needs.
A town hall event is also scheduled, to provide citizens and stakeholders with additional comment and input opportunities. The town hall is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the Dayton Convention Center (22 E. Fifth St., Rm. 306).
For more information or to confirm attendance at the town hall, call 333-3670.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Come Join Us For An Easter Celebration
Please plan on joining us this Easter season. The Easter season begins this Thursday night, April 1st at 6:30pm for Maundy Thursday to have the experience of the Upper Room which includes a Sader Meal. Please RSVP to Ohmer Park Methodist Church at 252-5764. The Maundy Thursday service will be held at Colorado Ave Baptist Church located at 101 Heaton Ave.
Also, on Good Friday, April 2nd from 12-3pm. Please join the East Dayton Church of the Brethren located at 3520 E.Third St to witness "The Seven Last Words of Christ"
At 7:00pm also on Good Friday, April 2nd, please join us at Ohmer Park Methodist Church for a Good Friday evening service.
Below are other worship times to join us for the Easter Celebration. We hope to see you at one of our services. Happy Easter and God Bless!
Also, on Good Friday, April 2nd from 12-3pm. Please join the East Dayton Church of the Brethren located at 3520 E.Third St to witness "The Seven Last Words of Christ"
At 7:00pm also on Good Friday, April 2nd, please join us at Ohmer Park Methodist Church for a Good Friday evening service.
Below are other worship times to join us for the Easter Celebration. We hope to see you at one of our services. Happy Easter and God Bless!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Street Sweeping Next Week!
Neighborhoods to be swept the week of 3/22/10 through 3/26/10
Pineview
Lakeview
Madden Hills
Walnut Hills
Twin Towers
McCook Field
University Row
Southern Dayton View
Pineview
Lakeview
Madden Hills
Walnut Hills
Twin Towers
McCook Field
University Row
Southern Dayton View
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Dayton Fire Raffle Ticket Sale Supports American Red Cross
Dayton Fire Raffle Ticket Sale Supports American Red Cross
Release Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Contact: Dayton Fire Department, 333-4500
The Dayton Fire Department and Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136 are selling raffle tickets to raise money for a much-needed Disaster Response Vehicle for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Raffle tickets and flyers are available at each Dayton fire station until March 15. The tickets are $10.00 each. The drawing for a 65-inch flat screen TV will be held on March 17.
Gaye Jordan, Vice President of Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136, said, “Please visit your local fire station to pick up your raffle ticket and assist in providing a valuable and needed service to our community.”
“The Red Cross has been invaluable to all of the Departments in our area in providing services to the victims of fires as well as services to crews on emergency scenes,” Fire Chief Herbert Redden said. “Each time there is a fire in the Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties, the Red Cross is there. These are volunteers who work long and tireless hours to serve the community.”
Release Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Contact: Dayton Fire Department, 333-4500
The Dayton Fire Department and Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136 are selling raffle tickets to raise money for a much-needed Disaster Response Vehicle for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Raffle tickets and flyers are available at each Dayton fire station until March 15. The tickets are $10.00 each. The drawing for a 65-inch flat screen TV will be held on March 17.
Gaye Jordan, Vice President of Dayton Firefighters IAFF Local #136, said, “Please visit your local fire station to pick up your raffle ticket and assist in providing a valuable and needed service to our community.”
“The Red Cross has been invaluable to all of the Departments in our area in providing services to the victims of fires as well as services to crews on emergency scenes,” Fire Chief Herbert Redden said. “Each time there is a fire in the Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties, the Red Cross is there. These are volunteers who work long and tireless hours to serve the community.”
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Crime Statistics for 02/14/10-02/20/10
Weekly Statistics for Walnut Hills 02/14/10-02/20/10
Armed Robbery 1
Unarmed Robbery 1
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 3
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 1
Theft from Auto 6
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 0
Property Damage 11
Shoplifting 1
Drugs Violations 0
During the week of Feb 14 to 20, we had one unarmed robbery in which nothing was taken. One armed robbery nothing was taken of the complainant. He thought he could identify the suspect but was unable to pick him from the photo spread. We had six thefts from auto in which we had no suspect information. Three residential burglaries no suspects stuff taken. One attempted GTA, nothing taken from vehicle, column was peeled. We had eleven property damaged. One house window and several cars windows were broken no entry made nothing taken. One person was arrested for shoplifting at the Kroger’s.
Armed Robbery 1
Unarmed Robbery 1
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 3
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 1
Theft from Auto 6
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 0
Property Damage 11
Shoplifting 1
Drugs Violations 0
During the week of Feb 14 to 20, we had one unarmed robbery in which nothing was taken. One armed robbery nothing was taken of the complainant. He thought he could identify the suspect but was unable to pick him from the photo spread. We had six thefts from auto in which we had no suspect information. Three residential burglaries no suspects stuff taken. One attempted GTA, nothing taken from vehicle, column was peeled. We had eleven property damaged. One house window and several cars windows were broken no entry made nothing taken. One person was arrested for shoplifting at the Kroger’s.
Dayton Waste Collection Schedule Changes Take Effect Monday
Release Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070
Beginning Monday, March 1st, about half of Dayton’s neighborhoods will experience a change in their weekly waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.
A brochure was mailed to all residential properties outlining the new weekly waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.) Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week. Bulky waste pick-up is available once a month, but they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.
The following is the schedule for weekly waste collection service beginning Monday, March 1:
Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.
Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.
Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.
Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070
Beginning Monday, March 1st, about half of Dayton’s neighborhoods will experience a change in their weekly waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.
A brochure was mailed to all residential properties outlining the new weekly waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.) Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week. Bulky waste pick-up is available once a month, but they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.
The following is the schedule for weekly waste collection service beginning Monday, March 1:
Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.
Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.
Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.
Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Crime Statistics For The Week. 02/07/10-02/13/10
Weekly Statistics for Walnut Hills 020710-021310
Armed Robbery 0
Unarmed Robbery 0
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 2
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 0
Theft from Auto 0
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 2
Property Damage 0
Shoplifting 3
Drugs Violations 1
During the week of Feb 07th to 13th, we had two residential burglaries with no suspect information. We had three shoplifting incidents and three people were arrested in three different incidents. One person was arrested for possession of drugs.
Armed Robbery 0
Unarmed Robbery 0
Forcible Rape 0
Res Burglary 2
Res Burglary /Garage Shed 0
Theft from Building 0
GTA 0
Theft from Auto 0
Agg Assault 0
Simple Assault 2
Property Damage 0
Shoplifting 3
Drugs Violations 1
During the week of Feb 07th to 13th, we had two residential burglaries with no suspect information. We had three shoplifting incidents and three people were arrested in three different incidents. One person was arrested for possession of drugs.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Some Dayton Neighborhoods to Experience Change In Regular Waste Collection Day
City’s Shift to 4-Day collection Schedule Begins March 1st
Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070
Beginning Monday, March 1st, some Dayton neighborhoods will experience a change in their normal waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.
After March 1, Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week, but bulky waste pick-up will be limited to once a month, and they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.
“The City of Dayton is maintaining high quality services while responding to the realities of difficult economic times,” Fred Stovall, Director of the Department of Public Works, said. “The change in our waste collection schedule will enhance our overall efficiency. The biggest impact on some residents will be to modify their habits slightly to adapt to a new pick-up day.”
Stovall said residents should look for a brochure now being mailed to all residential properties outlining the new waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.)
The following is a schedule by day and neighborhood for basic waste collection service, effective March 1:
Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.
Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.
Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.
Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.
Stovall also noted that in the Fall, curbside leaf collection will be replaced by a bagged collection service. Rather than raking leaves to the curb, residents should bag leaves in 100 percent biodegradable bags (available at most hardware stores) and set them at the curb line. As an alternative, residents will be able to drop off leaves at three composting locations: behind Lohrey Center (2366 Glenarm Ave.); the Gettysburg Landfill (1826 Gettysburg Ave.) and behind the Wegerzyn Garden Center (1303 E. Siebenthaler Ave).
Release Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Contact: Fred Stovall, Director of Public Works, 333-4070
Beginning Monday, March 1st, some Dayton neighborhoods will experience a change in their normal waste collection schedule. The permanent change is a result of a shift to a four-day (Mon.-Thurs.) waste collection cycle, with Fridays to be used for pre-scheduled bulk waste pick-ups and other special operations.
After March 1, Recycling pick-ups will continue to occur every-other week, but bulky waste pick-up will be limited to once a month, and they must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Waste collection services will not occur on holidays.
“The City of Dayton is maintaining high quality services while responding to the realities of difficult economic times,” Fred Stovall, Director of the Department of Public Works, said. “The change in our waste collection schedule will enhance our overall efficiency. The biggest impact on some residents will be to modify their habits slightly to adapt to a new pick-up day.”
Stovall said residents should look for a brochure now being mailed to all residential properties outlining the new waste collection schedule and other service changes for 2010. The brochure is customized by location to reflect accurate neighborhood information. Information is also available by calling the Public Works Call Center at 333-4800 or on the City’s web site at www.cityofdayton.org. (A neighborhood map showing the new collection days is linked here.)
The following is a schedule by day and neighborhood for basic waste collection service, effective March 1:
Monday: College Hill; Cornell Heights; Dayton View Triangle; Fairview; Five Oaks; Grafton Hill; Hillcrest; McPherson; Mount Vernon; North Riverdale; Old Dayton View; Philadelphia Woods; Princeton Heights; Riverdale; Santa Clara; Southern Dayton View; University Row; and Wesleyan Hill.
Tuesday: Arlington Heights; Carillon; Edgemont; Fairlane; Five Points; Germantown Meadows; Greenwich Village; Highview Hills; Lakeview; Little Richmond; MacFarlane; Madden Hills; Miami Chapel; Northern Hills; Pineview; Residence Park; Roosevelt; Stoney Ridge; Westwood; and Wolf Creek.
Wednesday: Belmont; Eastmont; Hearthstone; Linden Heights; Midtown; Patterson Park; Shroyer Park; South Park; Twin Towers; University Park; and Walnut Hills.
Thursday: Burkhardt; DeWeese; Downtown; Eastern Hills; Forest Ridge/ Quail Hollow; Gateway; Historic Inner; Kittyhawk; McCook Field; Northridge; Old North Dayton; Oregon; Pheasant Hill; Springfield; Webster Station; and Wright View.
Stovall also noted that in the Fall, curbside leaf collection will be replaced by a bagged collection service. Rather than raking leaves to the curb, residents should bag leaves in 100 percent biodegradable bags (available at most hardware stores) and set them at the curb line. As an alternative, residents will be able to drop off leaves at three composting locations: behind Lohrey Center (2366 Glenarm Ave.); the Gettysburg Landfill (1826 Gettysburg Ave.) and behind the Wegerzyn Garden Center (1303 E. Siebenthaler Ave).
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Pay Parking Tickets Online.
Motorists issued citations by City of Dayton parking enforcement can now conveniently pay fines online at the Dayton Municipal Court’s www.PayMyFine.org, usually on the same day the citation is written.
Enforcement personnel are now issuing most citations by electronic, hand-held devices that download data into the Court’s billing and payment system at the end of each workday. These tickets are usually payable online after 6:00 p.m., using VISA or MasterCard. Handwritten tickets are also usually payable online within 24 hours of issuance.
Unpaid parking tickets issued since October of 1991 are now searchable by name, ticket number or license plate number at www.PayMyFine.org. Criminal and traffic fines may also be paid at www.PayMyFine.org, except in cases where a warrant has been issued.
“This is one more way the City of Dayton and the Dayton Muncipal Court are using technology to improve customer service while strengthening efficiency,” said Clerk of Court Mark Owens.
Enforcement personnel are now issuing most citations by electronic, hand-held devices that download data into the Court’s billing and payment system at the end of each workday. These tickets are usually payable online after 6:00 p.m., using VISA or MasterCard. Handwritten tickets are also usually payable online within 24 hours of issuance.
Unpaid parking tickets issued since October of 1991 are now searchable by name, ticket number or license plate number at www.PayMyFine.org. Criminal and traffic fines may also be paid at www.PayMyFine.org, except in cases where a warrant has been issued.
“This is one more way the City of Dayton and the Dayton Muncipal Court are using technology to improve customer service while strengthening efficiency,” said Clerk of Court Mark Owens.
All That Jazz
Cleveland Neighborhood School Center will be hosting a wonderful event in
partnership with Cityfolk! Our students have been working very hard on learning
how to play and create percussion instruments. The community is invited to
share the fun!! There will be food, drum making, great music from Jazz Musician
Matt Willson and our very own Cleveland Jazz Ensemble!! All FREE! Please join
us!
Next Thursday February 25, 2010
6-8pm
Cleveland Auditeria and Gym
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
http://mattwilsonjazz.com/
If you have any questions or would like to donate a dish or volunteer, please
contact me!
Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091
partnership with Cityfolk! Our students have been working very hard on learning
how to play and create percussion instruments. The community is invited to
share the fun!! There will be food, drum making, great music from Jazz Musician
Matt Willson and our very own Cleveland Jazz Ensemble!! All FREE! Please join
us!
Next Thursday February 25, 2010
6-8pm
Cleveland Auditeria and Gym
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
http://mattwilsonjazz.com/
If you have any questions or would like to donate a dish or volunteer, please
contact me!
Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Great Events at Cleveland NSC!
Greetings!
I would like to share with you a few great events happening at Cleveland
Neighborhood School Center! The Cleveland Chargers would also like to
invite you to these events!
Children's Medical Center, The Body Shop, is currently held at Cleveland
NSC. We meet every Tuesday night 5:30-7:30 until March 16th at
Cleveland School. This is a program for 7-12 year old children and the
parents. The goal of this program is to encourage/guide families toward
healthier lifestyles. Children from all over the Miami Valley attend the
program. (there is a brochure attached that provides more info.)
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
Cleveland NSC
Contact Kym Beasley
CityFolk/Culture Builds Community presents Matt Wilson at Cleveland NSC!
Local percussionists will be visiting our classes through out the weeks
of 2/15-2/26. Students will be creating their own drums and will
perform at a concert on 2/25. The parents and community surrounding
Cleveland will be contributing to a pot luck dinner and arts and
crafts. After a yummy meal, children are invited to participate in a
drum circle. We will also be highlighting are very talented Cleveland
Jazz Ensemble. The evening will conclude with a performance Matt Wilson
and his band! (more info on attached flyer) Feb. 25, 2010 6-8pm FREE!
If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions contact Kym
Beasley
Thank you!
Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland PK-8 Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091
I would like to share with you a few great events happening at Cleveland
Neighborhood School Center! The Cleveland Chargers would also like to
invite you to these events!
Children's Medical Center, The Body Shop, is currently held at Cleveland
NSC. We meet every Tuesday night 5:30-7:30 until March 16th at
Cleveland School. This is a program for 7-12 year old children and the
parents. The goal of this program is to encourage/guide families toward
healthier lifestyles. Children from all over the Miami Valley attend the
program. (there is a brochure attached that provides more info.)
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
Cleveland NSC
Contact Kym Beasley
CityFolk/Culture Builds Community presents Matt Wilson at Cleveland NSC!
Local percussionists will be visiting our classes through out the weeks
of 2/15-2/26. Students will be creating their own drums and will
perform at a concert on 2/25. The parents and community surrounding
Cleveland will be contributing to a pot luck dinner and arts and
crafts. After a yummy meal, children are invited to participate in a
drum circle. We will also be highlighting are very talented Cleveland
Jazz Ensemble. The evening will conclude with a performance Matt Wilson
and his band! (more info on attached flyer) Feb. 25, 2010 6-8pm FREE!
If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions contact Kym
Beasley
Thank you!
Kym Beasley
Site Coordinator
Cleveland PK-8 Neighborhood School Center
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
937-474-2091
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Enrollment Opens Again for Homestead Program
Enrollment Opens Again for Homestead Program
Homeowners Turning 65 in 2010 Have Until June 7th to Signup
Date: January 4th, 2010
Contact: Sam Braun 224-8722
Homeowners who turn 65 at any point in 2010 are now eligible for the
Homestead program and are encouraged to sign up with the Montgomery
County Auditor. Enrollment is now open until June 7th and applications
are available in the Auditor's office or by calling 225-4341.
The Homestead exemption program brings property tax relief to
homeowners age 65 and older and the permanently disabled. There are no
longer any income requirements, but newly eligible recipients (those
turning 65 any time in 2009) must sign up with the Auditor's office.
Homeowners already enrolled in Homestead do not need to reapply.
"We want all eligible senior homeowners to take advantage of this tax
break," said Auditor Keith. Last year the average homestead recipient
in Montgomery County saved over $500 on their tax bill."
Qualified applicants who missed last year's deadline may also sign up
before June 7th and still get a reduction on last year's taxes, as well
as this year's. Current homestead recipients do not need to reapply or
do anything unless they have moved or had some change in their status.
Potential new applicants are encouraged to call 225-4341 or log on to
www.mcauditor.org for more information.
Homeowners Turning 65 in 2010 Have Until June 7th to Signup
Date: January 4th, 2010
Contact: Sam Braun 224-8722
Homeowners who turn 65 at any point in 2010 are now eligible for the
Homestead program and are encouraged to sign up with the Montgomery
County Auditor. Enrollment is now open until June 7th and applications
are available in the Auditor's office or by calling 225-4341.
The Homestead exemption program brings property tax relief to
homeowners age 65 and older and the permanently disabled. There are no
longer any income requirements, but newly eligible recipients (those
turning 65 any time in 2009) must sign up with the Auditor's office.
Homeowners already enrolled in Homestead do not need to reapply.
"We want all eligible senior homeowners to take advantage of this tax
break," said Auditor Keith. Last year the average homestead recipient
in Montgomery County saved over $500 on their tax bill."
Qualified applicants who missed last year's deadline may also sign up
before June 7th and still get a reduction on last year's taxes, as well
as this year's. Current homestead recipients do not need to reapply or
do anything unless they have moved or had some change in their status.
Potential new applicants are encouraged to call 225-4341 or log on to
www.mcauditor.org for more information.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Ruskin School
A number of Walnut Hills students attend Ruskin School. Ruskin, for those not familiar with it, is located off Xenia Avenue, about two blocks from St. Mary's Church (the one with the two blue towers). Ruskin is part of the Neighborhood School Centers Project, as is Cleveland School. Kym Beasley is the coordinator at Cleveland and Mario is the coordinator at Ruskin. Part of their goal is to make sure that residents are aware of what is happening in the schools to support students and also to make sure that the community gets full use of the school. If you have any ideas or requests, please don't hesitate to contact either coordinator. Mario can be reached at 671-1178 and Kym at 542-4343.
For a look at the January issue of the Ruskin Newsletter, log onto http://ruskinschool.blogspot.com/ . This month's edition features information about high schools and programs for 7th and 8th grade students that are offered by local colleges and universities to give kids an taste for post secondary schooling. Wright Stepp even offers scholarships to those who finish.
The Dayton Public Schools Select-a-School event is scheduled for Saturday February 6, at Stivers School for the Arts, located on the corner of Keowee and Fifth, from 12-4 pm. This is a good opportunity for parents starting to look at high school options for their students as well as parents looking to enroll their children in kindergarten. All schools will be represented with displays and staff and principals will be on hand to answer any questions. Registration on-site will also be available.
A January calendar of events for Ruskin is also listed.
For a look at the January issue of the Ruskin Newsletter, log onto http://ruskinschool.blogspot.com/ . This month's edition features information about high schools and programs for 7th and 8th grade students that are offered by local colleges and universities to give kids an taste for post secondary schooling. Wright Stepp even offers scholarships to those who finish.
The Dayton Public Schools Select-a-School event is scheduled for Saturday February 6, at Stivers School for the Arts, located on the corner of Keowee and Fifth, from 12-4 pm. This is a good opportunity for parents starting to look at high school options for their students as well as parents looking to enroll their children in kindergarten. All schools will be represented with displays and staff and principals will be on hand to answer any questions. Registration on-site will also be available.
A January calendar of events for Ruskin is also listed.
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