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Property Maintenance Property Maintenance The Division of Property Maintenance Enforcement is administered by the City of Newark, Department of Public Safety. Joe Paul serves as the Code Official. The Code Official is responsible for overseeing the operations and enforcement of the Property Maintenance Division. The Property Maintenance Code 07-03 of the Newark City Ordinances was adopted on January 17, 2007. The Ordinance was amended on June 17, 2008, for the purposes of clarity and administration of the Code. It is based on the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) created by the International Code Council. The IPMC is used by approximately 14,000 jurisdictions nationwide. The City of Newark has modified the IPMC to address the specific needs of the Newark community. To discuss concerns in person, remit payment or deliver an application for a license or permit, please call our office to schedule an appointment. Contact usMon-Fri: 8AM to 4:30PM Division of Property Maintenance Phone: (740) 670-7585 Email: propertymaintenance@newarkohio.net 40 W Main Street, 4th FloorNewark, Ohio 43055 Ordinances & Forms Complaint Form Property Maintenance Code Ordinance 13-10 Property Maintenance Code Ordinance 08-17 Property Maintenance Code Ordinance 16-03 Temporary Storage Permit Application Rooming House Registration Form Abatement Policy Gaming Ordinance Electronic Gaming

City Directory Building Code (County) 675 Price Road Phone: (740) 349-6671 Fax: (740) 349-6672 Cemetery & Parks 275 North Cedar Sreet Phone: (740) 670-7775 Fax: (740) 349-6795 Clerk of Council 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7516 Economic & Community Development 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7530 Fax: (740) 349-6697 Engineering & Zoning 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7727 Zoning: (740) 670-7729 Fax: (740) 349-5911 Fire 75 S 4th Street Phone: (740) 670-7650 Fax: (740) 670-7619 Health Department (County) 675 Price Road Phone: (740) 349-6535 Human Resources 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7540 Fax: (740) 349-6834 Income Tax 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7580 Fax: (740) 670-7581 InfoSystems/Courts 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7756 Judge George 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7852 Fax: (740) 670-5020 Judge Stansbury 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7842 Fax: (740) 349-1608 Jury Commissioner 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7858 Fax: (740) 349-6867 Law Director 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7880 Fax: (740) 349-6838 Maintenance 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7783 Mayor 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7510 Municipal Court 40 West Main Street Phone: (740) 670-7800 Fax: (740) 349-4250 Police 39 South 4th Street

Public Safety Public Safety My name is Tim Hickman and I serve on Mayor Jeff Hall’s Team as Director of Public Safety. My staff is here to provide you with professional, responsive, and efficient service. We strive for excellence in all we do. We encourage suggestions on how we can meet your needs. Department Contact Tim HickmanCity of Newark Safety Director Phone:(740) 670-7710Email:thickman@newarkohio.netcwetzel@newarkohio.net 40 W Main Street4th Floor, Suite 400Newark, Ohio 43055 Noise Variance Anyone wishing to have an event in the City of Newark for which it is anticipated will be in violation of the Newark Codified Ordinance section 634 for noise control, may apply for a variance through the Director of Public Safety.  Appeal Process: Decisions on the granting or denial of a variance request will be issued by the Director of Public Safety no later than 14 days after the receipt of the variance application. If you would like to appeal the granting of a noise variance or the denial of a noise variance, an appeal must be filed no later than 10 days after the decision has been issued and posted on the City of Newark’s website. All appeals will be decided by the Newark City Council.

Boards & Commissions Boards Board of Zoning Appeals > Temporary Board of Zoning District RevisionMembers: 5 members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council – 2 Board of Zoning Appeals representatives, 1 Planning Commission representative, 1 City Council member, and 1 citizen member.Purpose: as a result of issues that may arise from the new zoning code adopted 5/4/09, this Board provides an expedited process for property owners to change their zoning classification without going through the standard district change procedure. Duration: The Board of Revision shall terminate September 1, 2014. unless otherwise extended in operation by City Council. Dates: 4th Thursday of each month, contingent upon agenda item submittal Citizens Advisory Board on RecreationMembers: 13 members appointed by the Mayor to serve for a term of 2 years, including 1 member from each ward, 3 at-large members, 1 City representative, and 2 members representing the School District and Catholic School System, respectively, and confirmed by the Mayor. Board of Control Members: 5 members – the Mayor, Service Director, Safety Director, City Auditor & Law Director. Purpose: to accept bids and award contracts on behalf of the City for contracts greater than $30,000. Dates and times vary as needed.

City Council Committees Finance Committee The Finance Committee shall consider matters relating to the finances and the various funds of the City, the development of the annual budget of the city, the authorization of expenditures (with the exception of the Capital Improvements budget, which shall be authorized directly by its own committee), the consideration of requests for funding, the payment of personal services and claims, and the authorization of the transfer of money from one established account to another within departments of the City. 5 Council Members – Marmie (Chair), Barker (Vice Chair), Cost, Houser, Chute Capital Improvements Committee The Capital Improvement Committee shall consider matters relating to the development of the Capital Improvements Budget. It shall recommend and authorize the appropriation of funds for specific Capital Improvement projects and requests. It shall monitor the balance of Capital Improvement funds, and give consideration to financial legislation in the area of Capital Improvements. 5 Council Members – Chute (Chair), Rath (Vice Chair), Marmie, Labutis & Neely Public Service Committee The Public Service Committee shall consider matters relating to the municipal cemetery, the municipal water and sewage utilities as well as outside utilities, regulation of cable television with the City limits, the

Water Treatment Plant Water Treatment Plant The history of the Newark Water Treatment Plant began in 1886, the privately owned Newark Water Company began operating a pumping station and distribution system .The water was supplied by wells located near the site and filtered through a wood tub. In 1905, the City of Newark began construction of a municipal pumping station and distribution system that supplied water from the North Fork River to the City. Five years later the City purchased the Newark Water Company and connected that system with the municipal system. Newark began its history of innovation in water treatment in 1922 when it became the first municipal water works that used clarifiers to remove settled sludge by mechanical means. It was at this time that water softening and filtration processes were constructed. At that time the plant included four rapid sand filters, two settling basins, two flocculators, one sludge concentrator, a low lift pump house with electric pumps and a raw water intake structure. The plant had a rated capacity at that time of 6 MGD. The next major plant expansions occurred in the mid-1950’s when the plant capacity was increased to 15 MGD, a second raw water

Traffic Control Traffic Control The City’s Traffic Division is located at the City Service Complex and is responsible for a multitude of duties that include various pavement markings, lane lines, double yellow lines, arrows, crosswalk markings, signal installation & maintenance, and signage installation & maintenance. We also maintain the highway lighting on State Rt 16 and 79 that are within the City limits, various decorative lighting, and bike path lighting which amounts to approximately 1200 lights. In addition, we maintain ninety signalized intersections in the City. This consists of periodic relamps, and wiring inspections of the intersection, as well as addressing various complaints. Control Cabinet Inspections are scheduled at 18-month intervals. There are approximately 9,000 installed traffic control signs within the City (stop, speed limit, parking restrictions, lane control signs, etc.). Newark-Heath Active Transportation Plan The City of Newark collaborated with community partners to work on creating an Active Transportation Plan for Newark-Heath. We have worked together to draft an improved bicycle and pedestrian network. For comments or concerns, please contact the Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS) at: survey@lickingcounty.govor (740) 670-5200 Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS) Handicap Parking Space Requests Please review the following document regarding the City’s

Stormwater Utility Stormwater Utility Stormwater accounts for an estimated 70-90% of water pollution. If water is polluted, we cannot use it for drinking, bathing, watering crops, cooking, or anything else. Not only does polluted water affect us, but it also harms the ecosystems around us. Plants and animals rely on clean water for drinking and habitats. 2023 Annual Report Lindsey BrightonStormwater CoordinatorPhone: 740-670-7762Email: lbrighton@newarkohio.net Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) The Clean Water Act (CWA) Phase II Stormwater Final Rule is an unfunded federal mandate and is one of the reasons the city has implemented the stormwater utility. Other areas of concern include preventative maintenance, major improvements, emergency repairs, and pollution prevention. Stormwater picks up a lot of things on its way to area streams and rivers – litter, road salt, lawn and garden chemicals and more. Illegal dumping of used oil, antifreeze or gas into the stormwater system poses a threat to the environment since this system discharges directly to our rivers and streams. Stormwater pollution is a continuing problem throughout the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the 1996 National Water Quality Inventory indicated that approximately 40 percent of surveyed U.S. surface waters did not meet water quality

HUD Housing Program Information HUD Housing Program Information People in HUD housing programs who are low-income could potentially benefit from knowing more about the following programs and resources. resources. For residents and program participants: Earned Income Tax Credit (files attached suitable for distribution in English and Spanish) – Many low-income families may be eligible for the IRS EITC which could provide a payment of up to $6,044 for tax year 2013. The fliers provide useful information and contacts to help your residents to file for free and to avoid paying others for “tax refund anticipation loans.” National Consumer Protection Week HUD Restores Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Requirement For HUD grantees and Partners (Affordable Care Act): Local Navigators and Outreach Enrollment Centers. Outreach Enrollment sites Health Care Centers HUD Housing Contacts Thomas H. Leach Field Office Director U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Columbus, OH 43215Phone: 614-469-5737 Raymond C. Keyser, Esq.Acting Field Office DirectorU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCleveland Field OfficePhone: (216) 357-7900 Homeowners’ Assistance Programs Housing initiatives comprise the cornerstone of the Newark Community Development Block Grant program. Owner-occupied rehabilitation and emergency repair aid in the preservation of affordable housing. The City’s down payment assistance program strengthens the