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Foundations & Markers

The cost of a foundation is shown on the Rate Schedule and is subject to change. Payment must be made at time of order. All grave markers must be commercially manufactured and engraved (with the exception of flush markers adhered to backers). Monuments and flush mounted markers will be permitted in standard granite, bronze or...

Burial Information

Funeral arrangements must be coordinated through the City of Montgomery. The City must be notified forty-eight (48) hours before interment. A “Burial-Transit Permit” for the deceased person must be provided by the funeral home. For Cremations, a Cremation Certificate & Death Certificate are required prior to burial. Interments are done Monday through Friday from 8:30...

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Emergency Preparedness

Other Resources Ready.gov Active Shooter - Before and After American Red Cross Carbon Monoxide Safety Extreme Heat Brochure Family Disaster Plan Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency Ohio Medical Reserve Corp Power Outage Safety What is a POD?

Senior Services

The City of Montgomery and other area Agencies within the Cincinnati/Southwestern Ohio area aim to provide services to improve the quality of life for older adults by providing home and community based services, enabling them to remain as active and independent as possible. Montgomery Services Home Safety Check Program An increasing number of seniors are...

Cemetery Rates

Gravesite Costs Resident Rates Individual Gravesite - $900 Shared Gravesite * - $1,350 Non-Resident Rates Individual Gravesite - $1,800 Shared Gravesite* - $2,700 *Shared gravesites includes: one vault and one cremation OR two cremations Interment Costs Resident Interment Rates Opening and Closing Fees Weekday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm - $800 Saturday 8:30 am -...

I received notice of a public hearing, where can I get more information?

More information regarding the public notice can be received by contacting the community development director at (513) 792-8312 or by reviewing the case documents which are located at Montgomery City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road.

What is the process for requesting a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)?

After discussing the project with the Montgomery Community Development Director, and deciding that you wish to proceed with a variance request, you must provide 13 copies of your site plan showing setbacks to the proposed structure and a fully completed Board of Zoning Appeals Application to the Montgomery building department. There is also a non-refundable $300...

Do I need a permit for a fence?

Fences and walls up to 6.25 feet in height may be erected in the side and rear yard of any residential lot and zoning or building permits are not required. In the front yard, fences over two feet in height are not allowed. Fences may be of any standard fence material, including, but not limited...

Are chickens and rabbits permitted to be kept in Montgomery?

Yes, residents are permitted to keep up to six chickens (hens only, no roosters) or rabbits and kept in an enclosed structure. Animal enclosures require a zoning permit and must be constructed no closer than 15 feet to the side and rear property lines. The animal enclosure may not be visible from the public street...

When do I need a driveway/excavation permit?

A right of way excavation permit is needed anytime you will be doing excavation in the public right of way, which for most properties is a strip of land approximately 12 feet from the edge of the road. The types of projects that would typically require this type of permit are new driveways and drainage...

How long does it take to get a permit approved?

Zoning permits can usually be processed very quickly, sometimes in as little as two days. Projects such as new buildings or other projects that require a building permit and/or engineering review can take up to two weeks and very large projects can take well over a month. Most residential permits are approved in two weeks...

What is an elevation?

An elevation is a drawing which shows the end result of the proposed structure, including the height and materials.

What are setbacks?

What are setbacks? Setbacks refer to the distance that must be maintained between any improvement project and property lines. Setback requirements vary for different types of projects. For new houses, or additions to an existing house, the following setbacks would apply: Location Residence A zones Residence B zones Front yard setback 50' 50' Side yard...

What is a site plan?

A site plan is a drawing that shows the property lines and dimensions of the property as well as the locations of any existing structures on the lot. The proposed improvements are to be shown on the site plan including the dimensions of the improvement, the distances from the property lines and from other structures.

What do I need to submit for a zoning permit?

All zoning permit applications should be submitted electronically, if possible, and include a site plan, construction drawings and elevations, if applicable. You will also need to complete a building/zoning form to include with your submission. All zoning permits are processed in the Montgomery building department, 10101 Montgomery Road. Call the building department with any questions...

How do I obtain a building permit?

All building permit applications should be submitted electronically, if possible, and include construction drawings and elevations, if applicable, as well as a copy of your site plan (if applicable). You will also need to complete a building/zoning permit form to include with your submission. All building permits are submitted to the Montgomery building department, 10101...

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Hopewell Cemetery

Cemetery Location 10205 Montgomery Rd Montgomery, OH 45242 Hours: Open during daylight hours History and Genealogy Hopewell Cemetery is historically significant, serving as the burial location of many of the City’s first settlers. Among those who arrived in Montgomery in 1795, Cornelius Snyder, Jacob Roosa, and Nathaniel Terwilliger are buried here, as well as five...

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