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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...

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...

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.

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 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.

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...

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.

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...

Upcoming ExhibitionsParks and Recreation

36th Annual Dayton Works on Paper Jan. 20 – Feb. 28, 2026 Works on Paper is a juried exhibition created for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This annual exhibition features two-and three-dimensional works of art on or of paper. Artist awards totaling $1,100 will be selected by the juror. Gallery visitors...

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,...

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 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...

When are City Council elections?

The City Charter outlines the regulations for City Council elections and terms of office. Each member of Council, including the Mayor, is elected for a four year term. Of the seven members of Council, four are elected to represent each of the four geographic Council districts. The remaining three members, including the Mayor, are elected...

Candy Cane HuntsParks and Recreation

January 1, 1970

Naughty Elves have left candy canes all over Polen Farm! Help us clean up their mess and be rewarded candy canes to eat or trim your tree. A hot chocolate and cookies to go station will be set up in the farm's lower level. There will also be a fun craft bag available for you!...

KetterGreen

KetterGreen is a committee that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community.  Events KetterGreen has hosted or organized over the last year are prescription drug drop offs to prevent these medications from going down our streams, hazardous household waste drop off, and document shredding.  In addition to...

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...

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. We invite all residents interested in viewing snow route maps and discussing 
snow removal procedures to call us:...

Business Resources

Kettering City government has a track record for solid financial management, which is one of the reasons Kettering is widely known as one of the best-run cities in the state of Ohio. The City offers businesses the opportunity to operate from a central location in the heart of the Midwest, located just south of Dayton,...

Block Party Rules

1. Barricades: Barricades are to be erected at a location whereby minimum inconvenience will be caused to vehicles attempting to use said street. Barricades are to be erected no earlier than and removed no later than times specified on permit. A sign will be furnished with the barricade advising the "Street Closed -To Thru Traffic."...

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