Municipal Feature #01 · notice_bar + nws_alert_banner Warning Fall Hydrant Flushing in Ward 2 & Ward 3 (Oct 15–Nov 12) — Temporary Water Discoloration Possible Public Works crews flush lines weekdays 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. View Service Status Board
Municipal Feature #02 · do_this_now + services (Top 8 Resident Task Tiles)

How can Village Hall help you today?

Finish any resident task in one tap: utility bills, council packets, zoning permits, trash days, and public records.

Village Hall: 210 North Main Street, Oakwood, OH 45873 · Clerk's Office: (419) 594-3352 · Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Village of Oakwood Municipal Building and Town Hall

Do This Now — Top 8 Resident Tasks

Municipal Feature #03 · meetings + civic_agenda_minutes_portal

Council & Board Meetings — Agendas, Bookmarked PDF/UA Packets & Minutes

✓ Sunshine Law Verified · OH R.C. 121.22 (24h Notice)

Upcoming sessions listed first with 1-click bookmarked PDF/UA packets, exact file sizes, and calendar subscription (Subscribe to Meetings iCal .ics).

Public Body Date & Time Location Meeting Status Agenda, Packet, Minutes & Captions
Village Council Regular Session Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 210 N. Main St ✓ Agenda Packet Published (PDF/UA) Agenda (PDF/UA, 148 KB) · Full Packet (PDF/UA, 1.4 MB) · Speaker Sign-Up
Planning & Zoning Commission Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:30 PM Council Chambers, 210 N. Main St Scheduled — Agenda Upcoming Preliminary Agenda (PDF/UA, 94 KB) · Expected Regular Schedule
Village Council Regular Session Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 210 N. Main St ✓ Minutes Approved & Signed Signed Minutes (PDF/UA, 312 KB) · Video & Chapter Transcript (.vtt)
Municipal Feature #04 · roll-call-postcard + plain_summaries (Proposal 1)

60-Second Post-Meeting Action Summary & Roll-Call Postcard

2 Passed / Enacted 1 Tabled

Plain-language summary for convenience only (strictly at most 3 sentences per item). The official signed ordinance, resolution, or bookmarked agenda/minutes PDF/UA packet governs.

Ord. 2026-41 ✓ Passed (6-0)

Main Street Sidewalk & ADA Curb Ramp Replacement

Approves the Phase 2 accessibility upgrade along North Main Street from First Street to Fourth Street. Construction begins in spring with pedestrian detours posted in advance.

Roll Call (6-0): Miller (Yea), Carter (Yea), Vargas (Yea),chen (Yea), Brooks (Yea), Dawson (Yea)

Ord. 2026-42 ✓ Passed (5-1)

Residential Accessory Shed Setback Clarification

Clarifies that detached storage sheds under 144 square feet require a minimum 5-foot rear and side property-line setback. Homeowners may verify lot compliance online before applying.

Roll Call (5-1): Miller (Yea), Carter (Yea), Vargas (Yea), Chen (Nay), Brooks (Yea), Dawson (Yea)

Res. 2026-19 ! Tabled for Study

Municipal Leaf Collection Schedule Extension

Tabled until the November 17 session so the Street Superintendent can confirm crew overtime availability for a third village-wide leaf vacuum pass in late November.

Roll Call (6-0 to Table): Unanimous Roll Call Vote

Municipal Feature #05 · public-comment-speaker-signup (Proposal 6)

Public Comment Speaker Sign-Up & Written Testimony (eComment)

Register in advance for a 3-minute public comment speaking slot at the podium or submit written testimony for inclusion in the Village Council agenda packet.

Municipal Feature #06 · supplement-gap-ordinances

Supplement-Gap Enacted Ordinances (Awaiting Quarterly Code Supplement)

Newly enacted ordinances passed by Council are published here immediately upon enactment while awaiting integration into the quarterly municipal code supplement.

Ordinance # Enacted Date Measure Title & 3-Sentence Plain Summary Codification Status Signed PDF/UA
Ord. 2026-41 2026-11-03 Main Street ADA Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Improvement — Approves Phase 2 accessible curb ramps along North Main Street. Enacted — Awaiting Codifier Supplement Ord-2026-41.pdf (PDF/UA, 210 KB)
Ord. 2026-42 2026-11-03 Residential Accessory Structure Setback Standard — Establishes 5-foot rear/side setback for sheds under 144 sq ft. Enacted — Awaiting Codifier Supplement Ord-2026-42.pdf (PDF/UA, 184 KB)
Ord. 2026-38 2026-09-15 Stormwater Utility Basin Maintenance Schedule — Updates annual catch-basin inspection schedule across Wards 1–4. ✓ Codified in Municipal Code Ch. 925 Ord-2026-38.pdf (PDF/UA, 265 KB)
Municipal Feature #07 · accessibility_statement + archive_area + meeting_captions

Accessibility Statement (Built and Checked to WCAG 2.1 AA) & 28 CFR § 35.201(a) Archive

Municipal Web Accessibility Statement

The Village of Oakwood website is built and checked to WCAG 2.1 AA under US DOJ ADA Title II (28 CFR Part 35 Subpart H). If you encounter any barrier on a page, form, or meeting packet, contact the ADA Coordinator / Fiscal Officer at (419) 594-3352 for a free accessible alternative within 2 business days.

Meeting Video Captions & Chapters (WCAG 1.2.2): Nov 3 Council Session — 00:00 Call to Order · 04:15 Public Comment · 12:30 Ord. 2026-41 Sidewalks · Download .vtt Captions

28 CFR § 35.201(a) Pre-Compliance Historical Archive

Pre-compliance historical agendas, minutes, and ordinances (1998–2024) are retained in the Historical Archive under ADA Title II (28 CFR § 35.201(a)). Any resident may request a remediated PDF/UA accessible copy of an archived record at no cost.

Browse Historical Archive (1998–2024) or Request Free PDF/UA Remediation
Municipal Feature #08 · civic_permit_wizard + html_forms_for_pdfs

Online Zoning, Building & Right-of-Way Permit Wizard + 4-Stop Routing Tracker

Accessible HTML web forms replacing printable PDFs (while keeping the printable PDF download available), with live 4-stop department routing: 1. ZONING → 2. BUILDING → 3. FIRE → 4. CLERK.

✓ Step 1: Zoning Setback Review (Approved) ● Step 2: Building & Structural Check (In Review) ○ Step 3: Fire Access & Hydrant Check ○ Step 4: Clerk Issuance & Placard Print
Submit Online Permit Application Download Printable Permit Form (PDF/UA, 118 KB)
Municipal Feature #09 · preflight-setback-self-check (Proposal 2)

Interactive Pre-Flight Residential Zoning & Setback Self-Check

Check whether your proposed fence, deck, or shed meets Village Zoning Code setback and lot-coverage standards before submitting your application.

✓ Pre-Flight Result: PASSES R-1 Standard Zoning Review (6 ft setback >= 5 ft minimum; 24% lot coverage <= 35% cap). No Board of Zoning Appeals variance required.

Municipal Feature #10 · permit-fee-and-park-estimator + hall_rental (Proposals 9 & 10)

Permit Inspection Milestones & Park Pavilion Reservation Tiers

Sample — Enacted Municipal Schedule (Rule 5.2)
Permit Category Required Inspection Milestones Fee Schedule
Sample — Fence Permit 1. Post-Hole & Property-Line Setback → 2. Final Zoning Check Contact the Clerk's Office for the current schedule
Sample — Deck / Patio 1. Footing/Pier Depth → 2. Framing & Ledger → 3. Final Guardrail Contact the Clerk's Office for the current schedule
Sample — Shed / Accessory 1. Setback & Lot Coverage → 2. Anchoring & Final Sign-Off Contact the Clerk's Office for the current schedule
Centennial Park Pavilion Tier Eligibility Deposit & Key Policy
Sample — Village Resident Half/Full Day Verified Ward 1–4 Street Address Refundable Clean-Up & Key Checklist
Sample — Non-Resident Regional Guest Outside Corporation Limits Standard Refundable Deposit + Key Check-Out
Sample — Local Civic / Youth Nonprofit Registered Community Organization Clean-Up Checklist Sign-Off Required
Municipal Feature #11 · civic_records_request_tracker (OH R.C. 149.43(B)(4))

Statutory Public Records (FOIA / Sunshine Law) Request & Clock Tracker

Statutory Anonymous Submission Rights Notice (OH R.C. 149.43(B)(4)): No name, email address, or written purpose is required to request public records. You may submit anonymously and track your request using your reference code (e.g., PR-2026-0104).

Submit a Public Records Request (Anonymous Permitted)

Track Existing Request Status Clock

Active Sample Tracking Code: PR-2026-0104

✓ Status: Fulfilled in Full (OH R.C. 149.45 PII/SSN Redaction Verified)

Elapsed Statutory Clock: 1 Business Day, 4 Hours · Responsive packet ready for download below.

Municipal Feature #12 · foia-instant-download-vault + downloads (Proposal 3)

Frequently Requested Public Records — Instant PDF/UA Download Vault

Need a budget, audit, zoning map, or charter immediately? Download our most requested records in one click without waiting on a FOIA request.

Document Title Department / Category Published Date Format & Size Instant Download
2026 Adopted Municipal Appropriations Budget Fiscal Officer / Finance (StaRS BP1) 2026-01-15 PDF/UA · 840 KB Download Budget (PDF/UA, 840 KB)
Ohio Auditor of State Financial & Compliance Audit Fiscal Officer / Finance (StaRS BP2) 2026-06-20 PDF/UA · 1.2 MB Download Audit (PDF/UA, 1.2 MB)
Official Village Zoning District & Floodplain Map Planning & Zoning 2026-03-01 PDF/UA · 2.1 MB Download Map (PDF/UA, 2.1 MB)
Municipal Employee Compensation & Position Schedule Clerk-Treasurer (StaRS BP4) 2026-02-01 PDF/UA · 195 KB Download Schedule (PDF/UA, 195 KB)
Municipal Feature #13 · my_address + site_search

My Address Lookup — Trash Day, Recycling Week, Snow Route & Council Ward

Select or type your street name to see your refuse collection day, recycling schedule, snow plow priority route, and Council ward (100% local lookup — zero external tracking).

Street Schedule for North Main Street:
  • Refuse Pickup: Tuesday (7:00 AM Curbside)
  • Recycling Week: Every Other Tuesday (Blue Bin Week A)
  • Snow Plow Priority: Priority 1 — Primary Arterial Snow Route
  • Council Ward: Ward 1
Municipal Feature #14 · service_status + water_page + today_board

Public Works & Utility Live Service Status + EPA Water Quality (CCR) Report

Real-time status for municipal utilities and street maintenance, plus our annual EPA Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

✓ Normal Operation

Municipal Water Treatment

Zero boil advisories active. Chlorine residual & pressure normal across all 4 wards.

! Active Maintenance

Hydrant Flushing & Leaf Vacuum

Hydrant flushing active in Wards 2 & 3. Leaf vacuum crew operating in Ward 1 today.

✓ On Regular Schedule

Refuse, Recycling & Snow Level

Trash & recycling running on normal schedule. Snow Emergency Level: None.

Annual EPA Consumer Confidence Report (CCR — /water-quality/): 2026 Village Water Quality Report met 100% of Ohio EPA & federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards (Lead 90th percentile: < 2.0 ppb vs. 15 ppb action level). Download Full 2026 Water Quality CCR (PDF/UA, 390 KB)
Municipal Feature #15 · request_form + ask_the_town

Report a Problem (311 Fix-It Form) & Ask the Town (Ordinance-Cited Q&A)

Report a Non-Emergency Issue to Public Works

Fewest fields required. Emails the Clerk & Street Superintendent directly; zero resident details stored on third-party servers.

Ask the Town — Ordinance-Cited Answers

Q: Do I need a permit to replace an existing backyard fence?
A: Yes, a residential zoning permit is required before installing or replacing any fence, and fences in rear/side yards may not exceed 6 feet in height. Cited Source: Village Zoning Code § 1143.08 & Ord. 2026-42.

Q: Where should leaves be placed for village vacuum pickup?
A: Rake loose leaves onto the tree lawn strip between the sidewalk and curb; do not place leaves in the street gutter where they block storm drains. Cited Source: Public Works Fall Leaf Guide (Oct 2026).

Municipal Feature #16 · departments + team + bids + hiring + ohio_city_tax

Municipal Departments, Elected Officials, Open Bids/RFPs, Careers & Income Tax

Departments & Elected Officials (Published with Written City Clerk OK)

  • Office of the Mayor & Village Administrator: (419) 594-3352 · 210 N. Main St
  • Fiscal Officer, Utility Billing & Public Records Clerk: (419) 594-3352 ext. 2
  • Public Works, Water & Street Department: (419) 594-3355 · Non-Emergency Dispatch
  • Police & Fire/EMS Department: 911 (Emergency) · (419) 594-3311 (Non-Emergency)

Open Bids / RFPs, Municipal Jobs & Ohio Municipal Tax (1.0%)

Open Bid #RFP-2026-08: Water Tower Exterior Repainting — Posted: 2026-10-18 · Closes: 2026-11-30 at 2:00 PM (Bid Packet PDF/UA, 620 KB)

Open Municipal Job: Full-Time Public Works Operator I (Class B CDL) — Closes: 2026-11-28 (Official Application Form)

Ohio Municipal Income Tax: 1.0% Village rate (50% credit for tax paid to workplace municipality). Administered by RITA — File or Pay at ritaohio.com (Opens RITA).