Owners of both dogs and cats are responsible for picking up after their pets, both on public and private property. Bicycles Licenses and registration are required for all bicycles operated within Mentor. Permits can be purchased from the Mentor Police Department. When riding on a road, cyclists must follow traffic signals and laws, and ride with traffic. Bike paths are provided for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Bike lanes are exclusively for bicycles, unless there is no sidewalk or shoulder.
Mentor is one of only two Bicycle Friendly Communities in the Greater Cleveland Area. Brush should be stacked next to the roadway in bundled four foot lengths. Leaves must be bagged in Kraft paper leaf disposal bags, or placed in rigid, reusable containers. The City is divided into four quadrants and the date for pick-up is announced in advance. This program does not provide for the clearing of lots, removal of complete trees, or as a service to businesses.