CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, OHIO Online Services Departments Documents Library City Codes Utilities Contact Us Media / Press Jobs PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE HomeDepartmentsProperty Maintenance Enforcement Office GREG BEMILLER Code Enforcement Officer Open Hours: Monday – Friday: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Weekend closed The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement department is responsible for enforcing the City’s Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 1300, Codified Ordinances of the City of Mount Vernon) and the City’s Vacant Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Building Program (Chapter 1323, Codified Ordinances of the City of Mount Vernon). Chapter 1300, Property Maintenance Enforcement Code The focus is to make property owners responsible for the exterior maintenance of their properties through inspections and the issuance of notices of violations. Failure by property owners to remedy violations in a timely manner may result in fines and/or remediation by City contracted crews. The solution to maintaining good neighborhoods is the individual property owner’s responsibility. Please review the Exterior Property Maintenance Checklist and take steps to be a responsible property owner. Landlords should review and hand out to all tenants the Exterior Property Maintenance Checklist for Tenants. If you have additional questions regarding property maintenance compliance, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer. Common violations are: • High Grass and Weeds • Trash • Junk • Furniture • Inoperable Motor Vehicles Chapter 1323, Vacant Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Building Program Registration Forms Registration Form and Vacant Building Plan Vacant Building Exemption Form 40 Public Square Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050-3241 Office Telephone: (740) 393-9577 Office Fax: (740) 397-6595 Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM codeofficer@mountvernonohio.org 9.60 SQUARE, MILES Wednesday 44°F 1805 YEAR OF FOUNDATION 16,990 POPULATION Welcome! We welcome your visit and please browse our web site and come visit us in central Ohio, located north of Columbus. Contact Us 40 Public Square, Suite 206 Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050-3241 Office Telephone: 740-393-9517 Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Links Pay Online Tax Pay Online Water Document Library City Codes Mayor City Directory Sign Up Signup to receive notifications FOLLOW US © Copyright © 2020 City of Mount Vernon. All Rights Reserved. and Website Design by RevLocal