Good Neighbor Guidelines

Community Development: 614-583-5070

Certificates of Zoning Compliance are required to demonstrate that an approved development complies with the requirements of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance. Some improvements may not require a building permit but they do require a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. Examples are driveway expansions, patios, storage sheds, and play equipment. Before any project begins, the following must occur:

• A Certificate of Zoning Compliance application must be completed and submitted to the Community Development Department.
• The Certificate of Zoning Compliance application must include a detailed site plan.
• The application is reviewed and approved/denied by either the Community Development Director or the Board of Zoning & Planning (determined by complexity and extent of proposed project).

If approved, the Certificate of Zoning Compliance is issued to the applicant and is valid for a period of one year unless construction has begun. If construction has not begun or the proposed use has changed within one year, a new Certificate of Zoning Compliance application process is required.

Apply for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Read § 4.05(D) – CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

The City’s curfew restricts persons under 12 years of age from being out unsupervised by an adult between the hours of 9 pm and 5:30 am, and persons between 13 and 18 years of age from being out unsupervised between the hours of midnight and 5:30 am.

Read § 531.01 – CURFEW FOR MINORS TWELVE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
Read § 531.02 – CURFEW FOR MINORS THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

Community Development: 614-583-5070

Residents or business owners who wish to demolish any structure greater than 450 square feet in area must obtain a demolition permit from the Community Development Department. If a replacement structure is intended, all planning and building approvals for the new structure must be secured prior to issuance of the demolition permit. When a building permit is obtained for renovation and/or alteration with partial demolition of the existing structure necessary, a separate demolition permit is not required. Please call before taking any action.

Apply for a Demolition Permit
Read code § 1305 – UNSAFE BUILDINGS

Community Development: 614-583-5070

Before you install a fence, please obtain a fence permit. All of the size and dimension restrictions and definitions – including guidelines for stacked stone decorative walls and entry features can be found online. We also recommend that residents have their property surveyed to verify the locations of all property lines and easements and that they check for buried utility lines by notifying Ohio Utilities Protection Services at (800) 362-2764.

Apply for a Fence Permit
Read code § 6.09(D)(13) – FENCES & WALLS

Community Development: 614-583-5070

UA residents can conduct one garage/yard sale per residence during any six-month period. The length of your sale cannot exceed three consecutive days OR two consecutive days on two consecutive weekends. Sales can be conducted between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, and sale items can be placed for display in the front, side or back yard. Items may not be located within the right-of-way or otherwise obstruct clear vision. Garage sale signs must be located on the homeowner’s property and not off-site.

Read code § 6.09(D)(4) – HOME SALES

Public Works Division: 614-583-5350

The dumping of any garbage or litter on any public street, park or other public area, or on any private property without the owner’s consent is not allowed. The placement or disposal of any refuse on private property without taking reasonable precautions to prevent it from spreading off the property is not permitted.

Report an Litter Issue
Read code § 537.07 – LITTERING OR DUMPING OF GARBAGE OR RUBBISH

Code Compliance Division: 614-583-5073
Police Division: 614-583-5150

Out of consideration for others in the community, the emission of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of the community or an individual is prohibited.

Read code § 517.14 – UNNECESSARY NOISE

Community Development: 614-583-5070

The City’s Political Signage Ordinance is consistent with Ohio Revised Code, and is limited to regulation of only the size and location of political signs, not the message. Temporary signs must be located on private property and outside of the public right-of-way. They cannot exceed eight square feet in area, four feet in height, and cannot be illuminated, among other requirements. Further, the City can only request that signs be removed from private property if they are in a state of disrepair.

If signs have been inappropriately placed in public spaces (including the street right of way) or you are concerned about the physical condition of signs in a neighbor’s yard, call Code Compliance at the above number. If you have concerns about the language contained on signage, contact the Ohio Elections Commission at 614-466-3205 (www.elc.oh.gov).

Political signs placed on private property are private property. Theft charges will be filed against persons found to have taken such signs. Residents should place their name on political signs, so they can be returned if stolen and later recovered.

Read code § 6.06(F) – TEMPORARY SIGNS

Solid Waste Services: 614-583-5350

The City’s Solid Waste Program is provided by Local Waste Services. It provides a simplified approach with a standard fee for service, billed twice a year. Trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items are all collected as part of this fee. Local Waste provides all households with grey trash and blue recycling containers on wheels with lids. If a container becomes damaged or goes missing, in most instances it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. The trucks used by Local Waste are energy-efficient, CNG vehicles, reducing their environmental impact on our community.

Read code § 935 – SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

CARES: 614-583-5123

Individual homeowners are responsible for the maintenance & clearing of sidewalks immediately adjacent to their property. During winter months, residents are encouraged to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice – providing a safe walkway for pedestrians. Snow Angels, a volunteer-based program coordinated by the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging, UA Village Program, is available to assist elderly residents with snow removal. Those residents who would like to volunteer or those looking for assistance can contact the UA Village at 614-427-3920.

City Manager’s Office: 614-583-5040

The City of Upper Arlington has established guidelines and requirements for groups or individuals wishing to go door-to-door in the community for the purposes of selling items or services, or canvassing residents. Click here for full details.

Apply for a Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers Permit
Read code § 767.01 – PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS

Parks & Forestry Division: 614-583-5340

Trees within the public right of way are managed and regulated by the City. Permits are required prior to performing any tree work within the right of way. Trees on private property belong to the property owner, and owners are free to plant, prune or remove trees on their land following verification of property lines. Issues regarding trees on or near property lines may require legal counsel. Dead or dangerous trees on private property may be subject to condemnation as a public nuisance if they threaten the safety of others.

Apply for a Street Tree Work Permit
Read code § 907 – TREES, SHRUBBERY, AND OTHER PLANTS

Community Development: 614-583-5070

To enhance the peaceful nature of the community during non-business hours, the following operations are not permitted on Sundays or during the evening hours of 7 pm-7:30 am (unless noted):

• Commercial garbage collection
• Construction
• Operation of construction machinery
• Commercial parking lot sweeping

Read code § 517.15 – HOURS OF WORK IN CITY: PURPOSE AND INTENT