City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

Notice of Condemnation

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is making public notice of a building condemnation for 268 Adams Street in Nelsonville.

Property owner David R. Freer was sent a notice of condemnation by US Mail. The mail was unclaimed and returned to the City of Nelsonville.

Property owner David R. Freer is hereby notified that in accordance with Nelsonville City Code §91.30, the structure or structures located at 268 Adams Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764, the subject property and or by the Athens County Auditor’s Parcel ID#: P030060009300, has been found as a structure that is unsafe, or because of the degree in which it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair; is unsanitary; vermin or rat infested; contains filth and contamination; or lacks ventilation, running water, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment, or because its location constitutes a hazard to its occupants or to the public.

Therefore, property owner David R. Freer is notified that within (30) days of this notice, the owner has the right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by written petition to Nelsonville City Council.

Re-occupancy of the structure shall only be permitted by written permission of the Nelsonville City Manager.

The City of Nelsonville reminds residents that since September 24, 2026, the Nelsonville City Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location, has been amended to allow continuous on street parking of up to 72 hours.

Code Section 76.03, Continuous Parking in Same Location

(A) No owner, agent, operator, or other person in charge of any vehicle shall permit the vehicle to remain parked, standing, or abandoned on any street for a continuous period longer than 72 hours, after which time the vehicle is subject to ticketing and/or removal.

1) The vehicle must be moved every 72 hours.

2) The vehicle must be moved no less than one space, or vehicle length, from the starting position to the next available and legal parking space.

 The parking enforcement of 72 hours before a vehicle must be moved is now in full effect. If a resident is going on vacation (vacation only) and is gone longer than 72 hours, they can call the police department to alert them of the days that they will be gone so that their vehicle will not be ticketed or towed during that time.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding with this change in city code.

The City of Nelsonville Code Office wants to remind rental property owners that it is time for rental and vacant property registration for the 2027 calendar year.

Nelsonville City Code §155.03 (https://tinyurl.com/bdf6ay7a) requires an owner of rental property to register the property with the City Manager prior to occupancy by an application for rental property certificate. City ordinances require a thirty dollar ($30.00) annual fee, due by January 1 of each year, for each dwelling unit listed in this application. Failure to pay the fee shall result in a $100 penalty.

If a rental property is unoccupied for 90 days, it becomes a vacant property and should not be registered as a rental. City ordinance requires owners of vacant property to register such properties with the City Manager and complete an application for vacant property certificate. City Ordinance requires the owner of a vacant building to pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) with the registration. Additionally, Nelsonville City Code §156.05 Vacant Building Plan, (https://tinyurl.com/yc4v8whu), requires the owner of a building or structure to be registered to submit a vacant building plan.

Applications for both certificates can be picked up at city hall in the code officer lobby, or they can be downloaded from the city website by going to https://www.cityofnelsonville.com/code-office/permits-variances. You can download a PDF version of the applications.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the applications, please contact the Nelsonville Code Office at codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com, or (740) 753-1314.

The City of Nelsonville has suspended scrap tire drop-off for recycling until further notice. Nelsonville has participated in an EPA tire recycling grant program since 2019 which allowed people to drop-off scrap tires at the city building complex for recycling and help keep tires from being dumped around the region. The current program has been suspended while the city reapplies for grant funding to continue the program.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while we refund this program.

The City of Nelsonville is holding the 2nd Annual Spook-Tacular Homes of Nelsonville contest. The city will pick homes from around Nelsonville that have been decorated for Halloween. We will post the pictures of the homes Monday, October 26, 2026, on the “City of Nelsonville, Ohio” Facebook page for the public to view and vote for their favorite Nelsonville “Spook-Tacular Home”. Once the pictures are posted, we will be accepting votes until 4:00PM, Thursday, October 29, 2026. We will then announce the winner and place a sign recognizing the winner’s home, prior to trick-or-treat. So, help us out Nelsonville and decorate those homes!!!

The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for regular business hours.

The City of Nelsonville announces that Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. It is important to use caution and plan ahead. Decisions on whether to participate should be made by individuals, and parents/guardians.

To help ensure adults and children have a safe Halloween, the City of Nelsonville has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that will not cause safety hazards.

• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy.
• If taking your children trick-or-treating, limit the number of houses you visit and ask your children to stay as far from treat-givers as possible. For small children, consider holding the bag for them.
• Wipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes when you arrive home. (NOTE: Never wipe unpackaged food with wipes.)
• Allow children to eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats made by strangers.
• Stay home if you or your child feels sick.
• All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
• Avoid masks, which can obstruct vision.
• If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
• When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first.
• Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When They’re on the Prowl.

• A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
• Agree on a specific time children should return home.
• Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.
• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home.
• Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, do not run, across the street.
• Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children during the Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night time period.