Current Ordinances and Resolutions
Ohio Basic Code
This model Code of Ordinance has been adopted by the Village of Van Buren as its own Code.
Title XVII
Municipal Regulation Ordinance 732 - Passed 11/12/2012
Ordinance
An ordinance is a law enacted by a municipal body such as a village.
Ordinances govern matters not already covered by state or federal laws such as
zoning, safety, and building regulations.
If you have any questions or need a copy of an ordinance or resolution, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Resolution
A resolution is a written motion adopted by a deliberative body such
as the village council. The substance of a resolution can be anything that can normally
be proposed as a motion. Typically, when greater formality is desired, a motion
may be made in the form of a resolution which is always submitted in writing.
Complaints and Code Violations
The Zoning Office also handles neighborhood complaints and code violations such as junk/abandoned vehicles, tall grass/weeds, dilapidated structures, junk/rubbish on-premises, sidewalks, number of dogs, and similar issues:
Ordinance No. 751 - Sidewalk Construction Policies
Ordinance No. 824 - Junk and Inoperable Motor Vehicles
Ordinance No. 825 - Junk and Material Storage
Ordinance No. 828 - Long Grasses and Weeds
Ordnance No. 838 - Number of Dogs Per Household
Each issue that is submitted is investigated, photographed, and cataloged. Property owners are notified via U.S. Mail and/or personal visits from Zoning personnel.
If property owners fail to handle the issues, the Village Solicitor will have the matter abated and then invoice the property owner for the expenses incurred in the abatement. When invoices are unpaid, the charges are assessed to the property taxes and remain with the property. Gaining compliance is our goal.
Please contact us via our complaint form - click HERE to access the form.