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When is a Permit Required? • When the owner/agent wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move change the occupancy of a building or structure, or portion thereof OR • When the owner/agent wants to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system, other building service equipment or piping...

Fire Station Modernization Project Our four fire stations were built as part of the Station Modernization Project and are fully operational as of December 2018. Each of these stations is staffed 24 hours a day with members who are trained to respond to both fire and medical emergencies. With the state-of-the-art stations now complete,  your...

2022 CHAPTER 949

Kettering is now at such an age that maintaining property has become a major issue for residents and business owners.  Maintaining the values we hold and the pride we have in our community is at the heart of our property maintenance efforts.  The city expects all residents and business owners to take responsibility for properly...

Various companies are currently installing communications infrastructure throughout Kettering.  These companies are referred to as “Internet Service Providers” or "ISP". The City of Kettering is not providing internet services. Residents should expect to see construction teams and equipment throughout the City completing necessary aerial and underground work. Construction work in neighborhoods should not disrupt residents’...

About Traffic Engineering • Traffic Operations • Traffic Signals • Transportation Safety Section Traffic Engineering manages the transportation system to provide for the safe mobility of the traveling public. This includes maintenance to traffic signals for the City’s 250 miles of streets, review of traffic-related components for proposed development projects, providing for transportation planning and design...

The Kettering Police Department offers classes to kids to Resist Aggression Defensively. r.a.d.KIDS is a personal empowering, awareness and safety education program for children aged 5-9 and 10-12. The program combines risk reduction education and physical defense training in hopes of preventing the abduction of children. It provides a consistent, structured, protective curriculum utilizing fun,...

 Project Limit:  Various locations throughout the City of Kettering. Project Description: The traffic signal system upgrade will: Upgrade the City’s traffic system central software and hardware Upgrade all the City’s traffic signal controllers Upgrade conflict monitors with the central system communication capabilities All Cameras will be replaced with upgraded cameras and improved cameras’ communication; the...

Sgt. Ben Charles, Chaplain Coordinator The Kettering Police Chaplaincy Program became an official part of Kettering’s history on January 2, 1991. The chaplains serve the uniformed and non-uniformed police personnel and act as a resource to the community. The chaplaincy program is staffed by dedicated chaplains who respond when the department or community has a...

John Youngs – Personnel & Training Officer The Kettering Police Department is utilizing innovative realistic, high intensity protective gear and simulation products. Such training provides officers with realistic scenarios whereby they are required to select and apply the appropriate level of force to resolve situations. This type of training places emphasis on the officers’ decision-making...

Feedback from our Kettering Leadership Academy Graduates The Kettering Leadership Academy is committed to creating an active network of informed and concerned citizens that will influence the direction of Kettering and support the achievement of its goals and objectives. While learning together, participants will enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of community issues and...

2025 Annual Hydrant Maintenance Program Our annual hydrant maintenance program, which includes flushing hydrants, began the week of April 21, 2025, and should conclude by the end of summer/early fall depending on weather conditions. This year we will be inspecting all of the hydrants within the city. During this time, crews will be working weekdays...

Sustainable Landscape Award Nominate your or someone else's property for the Sustainable Landscape Award! This award is a part of the Kettering Neighborhood Pride Program for a selected home or business that demonstrates sustainable gardening methods and/or landscape. Fill out the Neighborhood Pride Nomination Form, and select Sustainable Landscape as the type of property that...