Newark CO Chapter 1448 (Property Maintenance Code), adopted by Ord. 08-17, incorporates the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The city enforces exterior maintenance, structural standards, weed/grass limits, and trash storage through the Code Enforcement Division.
Newark adopted the IPMC by reference through Ord. 07-03 (Jan. 2007), amended by Ord. 08-17 (June 2008). Chapter 1448 covers exterior property areas, structural soundness, weed and grass limits, pest control, garbage storage, accessory structures, and rental dwellings. Code Enforcement issues a Notice of Violation with a compliance deadline; failure to comply triggers an administrative citation and the city's authority to abate (mow, board, demolish) and lien the property. Newark Code Enforcement: 740-670-7740.
Property maintenance violations are typically charged as first-degree misdemeanors under Ohio R.C. 3781.99 (up to $1,000 fine and 180 days jail) with each day a separate offense, plus abatement costs added to the property tax bill as a lien.
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