FAQs

Does the city have a "leash law"?: The city has an ordinance that prohibits dogs from running at large. § 90.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wadsworth states that "a person who is the owner or has charge of any animal shall not permit it to run at large in the public road, highway, street, lane, or alley, or upon unenclosed land, or permit them to go upon any private yard, lot, or enclosure without the consent of the owner of the yard, lot, or enclosure."

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1. Does the city have a "leash law"?: The city has an ordinance that prohibits dogs from running at large. § 90.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wadsworth states that "a person who is the owner or has charge of any animal shall not permit it to run at large in the public road, highway, street, lane, or alley, or upon unenclosed land, or permit them to go upon any private yard, lot, or enclosure without the consent of the owner of the yard, lot, or enclosure."

2. I want my water line replaced, does the city do this?: The homeowner is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of their water service to the city's shut off. This connection is called the curb valve and is normally found in the tree lawn area of each building. It is recognizable by a black round metal disc with the word water across the top. The city will make repairs to the service on the "street side of this connection".

3. Where can I find the Wadsworth Code of Ordinances?: Please visit HERE to access the Wadsworth Code of Ordinances.

4. Are we allowed to have chickens in our backyard?: No, having chickens in the residential area within the city limits is not allowed. § 90.19 of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Wadsworth states that "no person shall keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the city any cattle, chickens, donkeys, ducks, goats, horses, mules, pigeons, ponies, sheep, swine or turkeys." More information can be viewed HERE.

Per the City's policy:

Trick or Treat will be observed on the 31st of October if the 31st falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
If the 31st falls on a Friday, Trick or Treat will be observed on the preceding Thursday, October 30th.
If the 31st falls on a Sunday, Trick or Treat will be observed on the preceding Saturday, October 30th.

Trick or Treat will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., regardless of the day or date.

6. Do dogs need to be secured on owner's property?: Dogs need to be secured on owner’s property. § 90.39 of the Codified Ordinance of the City of Wadsworth states that "dogs located on the property of the owner, keeper or harborer thereof shall be leashed, tied or otherwise secured in such a manner or form so that such dogs will not attack, annoy, bite or worry any mailman, milkman, paper boy, or other invitee or licensee entering such property."

7. Are sidewalks the responsibility of the City or the property owner?: If you notice a sidewalk is raised or cracked and creating an issue, please report it to the Engineering department at 330-335-2751. The City has responsibility for sidewalk damage caused by a street tree (shade tree), but the homeowner is responsible for sidewalk issues caused by other reasons.