Plain City outlines new exterior property‑maintenance code, enforcement and support programs

Mar 5, 2026

Staff presented a draft exterior property‑maintenance code that would broaden enforcement beyond tall grass to include peeling paint, inoperable vehicles and structural decay; staff also proposed complementary programs (tool lending, volunteer work days) and warned penalties could include misdemeanor charges and court action.

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Plain City staff presented a proposed exterior property‑maintenance code that would expand the village's ability to address tall grass, rubbish, inoperable vehicles, peeling paint and other exterior deterioration and explained a package of support programs to accompany enforcement.

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