Kettering council outlines property-maintenance code changes; tall-grass enforcement set for 2026
At a first reading, planning staff described five major updates to Kettering's property-maintenance code, including rules for wildflower gardens, authority to tow inoperable vehicles, revised penalties and a tall-grass enforcement program that begins in March 2026.
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Kettering council heard a detailed first reading of proposed amendments to chapters 1321 through 1328 of the city's codified ordinances on property maintenance. Planning staff outlined five principal changes and said the amendments are intended to better reflect the city's strategic plan priorities to promote investment and strengthen property maintenance standards.
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