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In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Kettering will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: the City of Kettering does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its...

Introduction The purpose of these standards is to ensure that those who are assisted with rehabilitated housing through the City of Kettering’s Comprehensive Housing Rehab Program are provided housing that is safe, decent and affordable. Furthermore, these standards should ensure that the investment of public and homeowner funds enhances affordability, preserves habitability and is equitable...

Quick Reference Guide Rev 06/2025 (Permits are valid for 6 months) What you need to know about a fence: Call O.U.P.S. (Ohio Utility Protection Service) before you dig! 800-362-2764 In the front yard, the fence can be a maximum of 4 feet tall, but must be an open-style of fencing, such as a picket fence...

How do I go about becoming a volunteer? The first step is to complete an application. Once we receive your information we will contact you. 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...

What Is Food Security? Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. The lack of access to nutrient-dense food can lead to increased risk of health conditions and chronic illnesses. Creating access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial in ensuring food security for all. Food...

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...

Protection of Property Flood Hazard Some low-lying areas of Kettering are subject to flooding caused by water settling on flat areas and by overflow of the Little Beaver and Little Sugar creeks. Houses have been built along the stream channel in some areas, so that once the stream leaves its banks, it can quickly spread...

Director Position Name Number Planning and Development Director Tom Robillard 937-296-3319 Department Administrative Assistant Connie Gaw 937-296-3307 City Planning and Zoning Position Name Number Zoning Administrator Tom Robillard 937-296-3319 City Planner David Roller 937-296-3313 City Planner Ryan Homsi 937-296-3316 Building Division Position Name Number Chief Building Official/Commercial Plan Review Patrick Hillier 937-296-3317 Residential Plan Reviewer...

The City of Kettering owns and operates 9 disaster sirens located throughout the city which are activated by Public Safety Dispatchers.  These sirens emit two types of warnings, constant and Hi-Lo tones.  The constant or non-oscillating tone is used for disaster (i.e. tornado warning) and the Hi-Lo tone for civil defense issues. When the sirens...

Mission Statement To teach basic concepts of traffic safety, to provide injury prevention awareness and life safety skills for children entering the kindergarten grade level. About Safety Village Kettering Safety Village is a week-long program sponsored by the Dor-Wood Optimist Club. The City of Kettering’s Safety Section in collaboration with Kettering City Schools is proud...