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- Neighbors Dog Barks Excessively
- Small Trash (papers, Cans, Bottles, etc.) Are being left on Neighbor's Property
- Large Trash (Couch, Chairs, Tables, Etc.) Are Being Left on Public Property Including Sidewalks or Median
- Public Property Including Parkways or Medians Have Tall Brush, Grass, or Noxious Weeds (Over 8 Inches)
- Neighbors building appears to have more residents than allowed occupancy for apartments
- Vehicles are being parked on neighbor’s front yards, or anywhere on the grass on the private property
- Vehicles are being parked on public property including parkways, median, or left on the street for an extended period of time
- There are inoperable vehicles on my neighbor’s property
- Open burn on private or public property
- My street has broken or disconnected sidewalks
- Pods/RVs, boats, or trailers on private property
- Missing street signs
- Snow removal on private property
- Animal feces on public property
- Neighbors building(s) appear to be unsafe due to damage or deterioration
- Neighbors have tall brush, grass or noxious weeds (over 8 inches)
- Private trash trucks are excessively loud during nighttime or early morning hours, or any noise complaint
- My street has broken or disconnected sidewalks
- An illegal sign has been posted on my street
- Neighbors are having a loud party during nighttime or early morning hours
- Neighbors building appears to have more residents than allowed occupancy for a single-family dwelling
- Door-to-door solicitation
- Large trash (couch, chairs, table, etc.) on my property or neighbor’s property
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
- Actions: Site Visit
- Typical Time: Within an hour depending on call volume.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
- Actions: Site Visit
- Typical Time: Within an hour depending on call volume.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
- Actions: Site Visit
- Typical Time: Within an hour depending on call volume.
CONTACT
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
- Email Civil Enforcement
VIOLATION
Section 99.20 Noxious Weeds; Duty to Cut.
Enforcement
Response within 24 hours if reported Monday through Friday, 48 hours if on the weekend.
CORRECTION
Remediation of violation is required within 5 days after notice of violation is posted. Follow up visit by an agency is conducted within 1 to 2 days after the required remediation date.
Contact
- Agency: Wood County Health District
- Wood County Health District Website
- Phone: 419-354-2702
- Email Wood County Health District
Penalty
Code citation:
- $500 fine if no compliance (civil)
- $100 per day per violation (criminal)
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 1 Day
- Site Visit - 1 Day
- Follow Up Research - 1 Day
- Findings / Written Report - Dependent on circumstances
CONTACT
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
- Email Civil Enforcement
Violation
Civil citation Class A Section 76.16
Enforcement
Response within 24 hours if reported Monday through Friday, 48 hours if on the weekend.
Correction
Remediation or abatement of the violation is required within 24 hours after notice of violation posted. Follow up visit by an agency within 1 to 2 days after required remediation date. Parking citation on the vehicle will serve as a violation notice.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Person: Dispatch
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Penalty
$500 per day
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - Dispatched to area officer. If a 24-hour parking issue, then the complaint is forwarded to Parking.
- Site Visit - Dispatched to area officer. If a 24-hour parking issue, then the complaint is forwarded to Parking.
CONTACT
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
- Email Civil Enforcement
Violation
Civil citation Class A section 70.40
Enforcement
Response within 24 hours if reported Monday through Friday, 48 hours if on the weekend.
Correction
Remediation or abatement of the violation is required within 14 days after notice of violation is posted. Follow up visit by an agency within 1 to 2 days after required remediation date.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Fire Division
- Person: Dispatch
- Phone: 419-352-3106
- Email Fire Division
Permit
Permits are required and are available at:
Bowling Green Fire Department
552 E Court Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 5 Minutes
- Site Visit - 10 Minutes
- Findings / Written Report - 30 Minutes
Correction
The fire must be extinguished immediately.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Public Works
- Phone: 419-354-6227
- Email Public Works
Correction
Property is the owner's responsibility. The City of Bowling Green offers a 50/50 sidewalk program, a cost-sharing program between the City and property owner.
Contact
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
- Email Civil Enforcement
Penalty
Civil citation
Enforcement
Response within 24 hours if reported Monday through Friday, 48 hours, if on the weekend.
Correction
Removal of the pod, RV, boat, or trailer is required within 7 days. Follow up visit by an agency within 24 to 48 hours after the required remediation date.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Person: Dispatch
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Correction
Will forward the complaint to Street Division.
Contact
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Penalty
Civil citation plus bill for snow removal.
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 24 to 48 Hours
- Site Visit - 24 to 48 Hours
- Follow Up Research - 24 to 48 Hours
- Findings / Written Report - 24 to 48 Hours
Correction
Remediation or abatement of the violation is required within 24 hours after snowfall. The typical time for remediation or abatement is 48 hours. A follow-up visit by an agency within 48 hours after snowfall event.
CONTACT
- Agency: Wood County Health District
- Wood County Health District Website
- Phone: 419-354-2702
- Email Wood County Health District
CONTACT
- Agency: Wood County Health District
- Wood County Health District Website
- Phone: 419-354-2702
- Email Wood County Health District
Penalty
Code citation:
- $500 fine if no compliance (civil)
- $100 per day per violation (criminal)
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 1 Day
- Site Visit - 1 Day
- Follow Up Research -1 Day
- Findings / Written Report Dependent on circumstances
Correction
Bringing the violating structure(s) into compliance within an amount of time suitable for the circumstances. When that time frame has been determined, the agency will conduct a follow-up visit after the duration has ended.
CONTACT
- Agency: Bowling Green Police Division
- Person: Civil Enforcement Technician
- Phone: 419-352-1131
- Email Civil Enforcement
VIOLATION
Section 99.20 Noxious Weeds; Duty to Cut. Violation constitutes a minor misdemeanor.
Enforcement
Response within 24 hours if reported Monday through Friday, 48 hours if on the weekend.
CORRECTION
Remediation of violation is required within 5 days after notice of violation is posted. Follow up visit by an agency is conducted within 1 to 2 days after the required remediation date.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
- Actions: Site Visit
- Typical Time: Within an hour depending on call volume
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Public Works
- Phone: 419-354-6227
- Email Public Works
Correction
Property owner's responsibility. The City of Bowling Green offers a 50/50 sidewalk program, a cost-sharing program between the City and property owner.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Planning Department
- Person: Jason Westgate, Code Enforcement Officer
- Phone: 419-354-6218
- Email Jason Westgate
Violation
Civil citation Class A section 115.02
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 2 to 3 Days
- Site Visit - 2 to 3 Days
- Follow Up Research - 2 to 3 Days
- Findings / Written Report - 2 to 3 Days
Correction
Remediation or abatement of the violation is required within 10 to 14 days after notice of violation posted. Typical time for remediation or abatement is 14 to 21 days. Follow up visit by agency within 21 days.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
- Actions: Site Visit
- Typical Time: Within an hour depending on call volume
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Planning Department
- Person: Jason Westgate, Code Enforcement Officer
- Phone: 419-354-6218
- Email Jason Westgate
Penalty
$500/day
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 3 Weeks
- Site Visit - 3 Weeks
- Follow Up Research - 3 Weeks
- Findings / Written Report Dependent on circumstances
Correction
Remediation or abatement of the violation is required within 30 days after notice of violation posted. Typical time for remediation or abatement is 30 to 45 days. A follow-up visit by an agency is done after 60 days.
Contact
- Agency: City of Bowling Green - Police Division
- Person: Dispatch
- Phone: 419-352-1131
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Site Visit - Within an hour depending on call volume
Contact
- Agency: Wood County Health District
- Wood County Health District Website
- Phone: 419-354-2702
- Email Wood County Health District
Permit
Not required
Penalty
if Applicable, code citation:
- $500 fine if no compliance (civil)
- $100 per day per violation (criminal)
Enforcement
Actions and typical time:
- Initial Research - 24 Hours
- Site Visit - 24 Hours
- Follow Up Research - 24 Hours
- Findings / Written Report - 7 to 21 Days
Correction
Remove items in violation. Abatement or remediation of violation within 7 to 21 days. A follow-up visit by an agency is completed within 7 to 21 days.