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How will I be trained for a volunteer position?

Staff from the department in which you are volunteering will be responsible for training you for your assignment. Staff will be available to answer any of your questions.

I work during the day. Do you have a need for volunteers on weekends and in the evenings?

Yes. The City holds several special events throughout the year. Many of these are in the evenings and on weekends and require assistance from volunteers.

What are the rules for panhandling?

Panhandling is not prohibited, however no person shall stand on a roadway for the purposes of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle. Violations should be reported.

Must I be a City of Kettering resident to volunteer for the City of Kettering?

No. Many of our volunteers are from surrounding communities. You need only have the willingness and desire to contribute to the success of the volunteer program.

There is water backing up into my house, what should I do?

The City storm sewers are separate from the Montgomery County sanitary sewer lines. If you have water backing up into your home through a drain, please contact Montgomery County at (937) 781-2678.

Garten, Cliff, Foliage, 2021Parks and Recreation

Ridgeway Road Bridge Cliff Garten Studio Foliage, 2021 Stainless steel Location: Ridgeway Road over West Dorothy Lane The City of Kettering replaced the Ridgeway Road Bridge and commissioned Cliff Garten Studio (Venice, CA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Cliff Garten Studio, or CGS, designed the artwork to reflect the flowing landscape of Hills...

There is water backing up into my house, what should I do?

The City storm sewers are separate from the Montgomery County sanitary sewer lines. If you have water backing up into your home through a drain, please contact Montgomery County at 1-937-781-2500.

My driveway is off an alley in the back of my property. The alley seems to be forgotten. When will the city plow the alley?

Alleyways may be plowed, following completion of all residential streets. We encourage citizens to remove their vehicles from public roadways during snow plowing operations.

I am a Kettering Resident, what is the Resident Mulch & Compost Program?

Each fall, we pick-up the leaves residents rake to their curbside. The collected leaves are taken to our “leaf farm” where the material is processed and made into leaf compost. This compost is then made available in the spring to the residents of Kettering for free! For more information on our Resident Mulch & Compost...

My neighborhood was the last area to receive service during the previous snow storm, can I expect to be first for the next snow storm?

Not necessarily. Many factors affect how soon a particular residential street receives service; including proximity to collector streets, topography, school locations and traffic volume. The City does not track rotation of district plowing from storm to storm.

How do I contact the Mayor?

Email ( peggy.lehner@ketteringoh.org ) is the best way to reach Mayor Peggy Lehner. The position of Mayor is not full time and the Mayor does not have standard office hours.  You can also call the Clerk of Council at 1-937-296-2416 Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Rental FacilitiesParks and Recreation

Rental FacilitiesThe Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a wide variety of facility rental options. From historic Polen Farm to room reservations at Kettering Recreation Complex. We offer the ideal space and programming for any event you might have in mind. Choose from the icons below to learn more about our current rental...

How do I get a license for my pet?

You can purchase your dog license, which is required by state law, from the Community Service Specialist in our Kettering Police Department.  Please call 1-937-296-3266.

How do I get fingerprints or a background check?

Fingerprinting Digital fingerprinting is available by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Digital FBI fingerprinting is $35 cash • Digital BCI fingerprinting is $30 cash • Digital FBI fingerprinting and BCI fingerprinting is $65 cash Please call 937-296-2580 for an appointment.

What is the Resident Mulch & Compost Program?

Each fall, we pick-up the leaves residents rake to their curbside. The collected leaves are taken to our “leaf farm” where the material is processed and made into leaf compost. This compost is then made available in the spring to the residents of Kettering for free! For more information on our Resident Mulch & Compost Program,...

Why is the signal being removed instead of repaired?

When Kettering sought funding from ODOT to replace the aging signal, we were required to conduct a traffic signal warrant study. Both the City's analysis and an independent third-party consultant determined that the intersection no longer meets the criteria to warrant a traffic signal. Rather than fund the replacement and future maintenance of an unwarranted...

Can a City property maintenance inspector enter onto my property with or without my permission?

Code inspectors may enter privately-owned property when the owner gives their consent. An inspector may also conduct an inspection from a location where they are legally entitled to be such as the adjacent public sidewalk, streets and alleys. An inspector may enter onto private property to deliver notices or orders in connection to the enforcement...

23rd Annual 'The View' Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

23rd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition May 30 - July 7 Reception, Thursday, June 1, 6 - 8pm The View is Rosewood Gallery's annual, juried group landscape exhibition. All media are considered, and the artwork exhibited deals with outdoor themes, land imagery, the environment or world issues. Admission is free. Check out a recent review by Pamela Dillon of...

Who is my City Council representative?

In addition to the Mayor, there are also  two At-Large City Council members who represent all of Kettering. There are four District City Council members who represent geographic areas of Kettering. To determine your City Council District representative view the Council District Map or call our Clerk of Council at 937-296-2416 Monday – Friday from...

How do I sign up for the Qualified Disabled, ADA Program for trash service?

To be eligible, participants must provide the following: A signed note from their physician explaining that they are physically unable to take their trash to the curb. A signed affidavit stating they nor anyone else residing in the household are physically unable to take their trash to the curb. Signed physician notes and affidavits can...

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