City of Trenton, Ohio
City of Trenton, Ohio
Code Enforcement
Bill Jones - Planning and Zoning Administrator
Laura Daley - Code Enforcement Officer (Part-Time)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The City of Trenton has ordinances regulating property maintenance in residential and commercial areas to keep our community in good condition. Over the years, the City has become more proactive in upholding our standards in regards to maintenance of property and upkeep of neighborhoods. As structures age, they require care to rehabilitate and prevent deterioration. The code sets minimum standards so a property owner can clearly understand the level of maintenance expected. It also provides assurance to those meeting the standards that their neighbors must do the same. It is in everyone's interest that the properties in our City be maintained in accordance with the City's codes, and other ordinances that contribute to the safety and general well being of the residents and the maintenance of the property value.
The Planning and Zoning Administrator and his/her designee addresses concerns throughout town through resident complaints. Should you have a concern, question, or wish to make a complaint, please contact Bill Jones, 513-988-6307 or via email: bjones@cityoftrenton.com
What Does Code Enforcement actually enforce?
Trenton enforces the following codes:
What responsibility do I have as a resident?
Property Owner
As a property owner, you have certain responsibilities to meet. Protect your investment and the health of the occupants by maintaining your property in good repair.
Tenant
As a tenant, you also have responsibility. Maintain your dwelling in a neat and sanitary manner and contact the owner when repairs are needed.
I just received a violation notice. What should I do?
If you have received a Code Enforcement Violation Notice, you either own or are otherwise 'in control' (i.e. live in, lease, or manage) a property that has been found to have violations of one of the codes mentioned above.
I just received this Violation Notice. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is read the Notice. The Notice will tell you the address of the violation property, when the violations were observed by the Code Enforcement Officer, and what violations were present when the Code Officer made their inspection. The Notice will also explain the possible legal penalties and your right to appeal.
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer named on the bottom of the first page of the Violation Notice. Their phone number is located immediately underneath their name. The Code Enforcement Officer can usually answer any question you may have about the property and the violations observed at the time of the inspection.
If you believe that the facts that are noted in the Violation Notice are wrong, or if you believe that the law is being misinterpreted, you have the right to appeal. Scroll down to the section on Appeals to learn how to appeal a Violation Notice.
COMPLY THE VIOLATIONS!
The Code Enforcement Officer will work with you if you need time to comply the cited violations of the City Code. You may call the Code Enforcement Officer if you need a short extension.
How do I appeal the Violation Notice?
You have the legal right to appeal any notice that you receive from a Code Enforcement Officer. These are the steps you need to take to appeal a Code Violation Notice:
Non-compliance of the the Violation Notice
Failure to comply with a Code Enforcement Violation Notice is punishable by both criminal and civil penalties:
I have received a notification from the City pertaining to a "Chronic Nuisance". What does that mean?
More Information Coming Soon!