Property Maintenance in Stark County, OH (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Stark County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Stark County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Stark County runs no general vacant-lot code; cities and townships do. Canton requires vacant and foreclosed buildings to register (Chapter 1353). Statewide, a junk motor vehicle left on private property 48+ hours is an abandoned junk vehicle (ORC 4513.63).
Vacant Lots, Junk Vehicles and Buildings
Some RestrictionsORC 4513.63(A)(1)
"Abandoned junk motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle ... Left on private property for forty-eight hours or longer without the permission of the person having the right to the possession of the property.
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