Property Maintenance Ordinances 

Property maintenance ordinances exist in the City of Wadsworth that were created to ensure that the City remains in a safe, sanitary and attractive condition. These regulations apply to properties where structures are allowed to decay; have accumulatoins of rubbish, garbage, or abandoned vehicles; have uncontrolled weed or plant growth; or have otherwise become a nuisance to the occupants or neighboring property owners by being a safety issue, health hazard, or are creating a blighting effect on the neighborhood.

The Building Department will investigate complaints from residents, and if warranted, will notify the property owner or other responsible persons that the nusiance condition exists and request that they remdy the situation. The City is authorized by ordinance to proceed with further action if required. 

Weed/Grass Complaints

Property owners will be notified if grass and weed growth is left unmanaged. Average growth over 10 inches is considered in violation of the weed ordinance. The City will become involved when it is clear the property has become a nuisance and no mowing is being done. The ordinance is not intended for residents whose yards are not mowed as frequently as neighboring properties.
The City may have non-compliant properties mowed, and bill the owner for the cost of the mowing. A $250.00 administrative fee is also levied.
Most violations involve abandoned properties. The legal process to mow these properties may take 3-4 weeks. They will generally be mowed 2-3 times per year.

Abandoned Properties

Properties that are involved in foreclosure proceedings or bankruptcy may be vacant for many months or even years. Once aware, the City will attempt to maintain the weed/grass growth to minimum standards. Junk and rubbish may also be removed if deemed a nuisance. Other issues such as the exterior condition of the structure, fences or outbuildings may not be addressed until a new owner takes possession.

Junk Vehicles

Vehicles required to be licensed by the State cannot be left outdoors for more than 30 days without displaying current vehicle registration. Violations will be referred to the Police Department.

Tenant Landlord Complaints

Complaints relating to unsafe or unsanitary conditions of building components, electrical, heating, or plumbing issues may be made to the Building Department. Tenants are otherwise responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary conditions. 

Contact Building Department

Department Phone 330-335-2753  *  Fax 335-2715

 Kevin Hall - Building and Code Enforcement Official:
 Phone 330-335-2780  *   E-Mail - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,

Links:

General Complaint Form

Tenant Complaint Form

Maintenance Code

Weed Ordinance