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Property Maintenance
The purpose of the Property Maintenance Code is to protect the public health, safety, public convenience, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare as it pertains to areas, premises, and buildings used for residential, commercial, industrial, travel, and public purposes. Residents can report property maintenance complaints online and track the status of their progress. Learn more about Property Maintenance in Copley Township.
The Maintenance & Revitalization Inspection Program is designed to provide a non-biased, systematic approach to improving and maintaining the overall conditions of the Township, as required to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community.
Code Services
This protection is provided by:
- Establishing minimum standards for maintaining residential, commercial, and industrial environmental quality to preserve and achieve the presentable appearance of existing structures and premises; avoiding blighted effects of the deficient maintenance of structures and premises and their negative impact on the value of the surrounding properties; and eliminating hazardous conditions
- Fixing the responsibility of owners, operators, and occupants of all structures and their premises
- Providing for administration, enforcement, and penalties
Issue a Property Maintenance Complaint
Submit your Property Maintenance Complaint online. The complaint will be received by our Code Enforcement Officer. If you wish to receive follow-up information from our Code Enforcement Officer, please complete the contact information fields online using the form below.
You may also contact our office directly to issue a Property Maintenance Complaint by calling 330-666-0108, extension 1203.
View Property Maintenance Complaint Status
In order to follow the status of your complaint, an account must be created online during the complaint submission. Once the complaint is received by our Code Enforcement Officer, the complaint will be investigated. A status will be assigned to the complaint based on the investigation. The status for each complaint will show as Submitted (prior to investigation), In Progress (investigation pending), Closed (investigation complete).
Storm Water
Surface Water Management District
The Summit County Surface Water Management District (SWMD) is a stormwater improvement program that functions as a utility. In June 2022, Summit County expanded the SWMD to comply with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding for large stormwater projects. The district now encompasses all Summit County townships, as well as Lakemore and Reminderville. The program is available to any other village or city in Summit County on an opt-in basis. The SWMD was established as a volunteer-based program in 2017 to support local communities in their efforts to address stormwater issues. Bath Township joined the district in 2018. Residents wishing to submit a drainage concern can do so here or by using the link below.
Ohio Drainage Laws
The Ohio laws governing water rights and drainage are very complex. Disputes between landowners are often settled in civil court on a case-by-case basis and can be very expensive. The District encourages a cooperative effort between landowners to solve these problems, for it's usually the most successful method for all parties involved. Simply put, water should enter and leave your property in the same manner as it did prior to earth-disturbing activities. A landowner is entitled to reasonable use of the water that flows across his/her land, as long as it's returned to its natural course. This includes ponding water behind a dam for personal use or making drainage improvements to protect structures. The District has assembled some commonly asked questions to help clarify these water rights issues.