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Adopt-A-Bench
The City of Hudson, in partnership with the Leadership Hudson Class, offers an Adopt-a-Bench program to make outdoor benches available for seating in ...
Adopt-A-Spot
The Adopt-a-Spot program has grown out of the “Keep America Beautiful” organization of the 1950s. Adopt-a-Spot is a leadership opportunity to systemat...
Air Transportation
The City is served by passenger air service at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Burke Lake Front Airport located in Cuyahoga County and the...
Animal Control
Dogs should be leashed at all times when outside. Dog owners must not permit dogs to bark or howl to the extent that it disturbs the peace. All dogs m...
Architectural Design Standards
The City’s interest in regulating the design of individual buildings and sites is determined in party by the extent to which they affect the public re...
Asphalt & Concrete Road Repairs/Reconstruction
Each year, City Council reviews and allocates certain budget in the annual program for the repairs or reconstruction of City streets. The annual stree...
Barlow Community Center
Barlow Community Center has several meeting rooms and an auditorium that are available for use by Hudson citizens. For room rental rates and deposit f...
Bicycles
Every person operating a bicycle in the City of Hudson must obey the instructions of official traffic control devices and signals applicable to vehicl...
Building Permits
Building permits are required for all construction including fences, decks, pools, sheds, porches, enclosures, etc. Applicants must first receive an a...
Bus Transportation
Hudson residents can use Metro or RTA as the public transportation provider for Summit County, Ohio. For more information on bus transportation, visit...
Business Information
The City offers many services and incentives to business owners to locate or grow their businesses in Hudson. and also recommends strategies for keep...
Cable Television Complaints
The City has no franchise agreements with cable television providers, nor does the city of Hudson regulate who can operate cable TV in the City. The o...
Capital Improvement Projects
The Engineering Department oversees the planning, design and construction of major city improvements and rehabilitation of existing facilities, includ...
Cemeteries
The City of Hudson owns and operates five cemeteries throughout the City. For more information about the cemeteries and regulations, visit the Cemeter...
Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is a business service organization that supports local businesses and economic vitality and provides relocation information. F...
Christmas Tree Recycling—“Merry Mulch Program”
The City of Hudson collects Christmas trees placed on tree lawns through in the month of January as part of the Merry Mulch Recycling Program. The tre...
City Charter
Every five years, in accordance with provisions of the Charter of the City of Hudson, City Council appoints citizens to a Charter Review Commission. T...
City Council Meetings
The City Council holds open public meetings where local laws, policies, and basic decisions for the municipality are discussed and decided. City Counc...
Code Compliance
Hudson Code Enforcement staff inspects and investigates complaints to ensure that property owners and tenants maintain their property’s appearance and...
Codified Ordinances
The Codified Ordinances for the City of Hudson can be viewed in a specially designed web site, which allows users to quickly find the information they...
Community Development
Community Development is responsible for zoning information and approvals, design review, development services, redevelopment agency, planning (genera...
Curfew
The curfew in the City of Hudson restricts persons under 12 years of age from being out from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.; persons 12 to 16 years of age from 1...
Drainage Ditches
The property owner is responsible for maintenance and mowing of drainage ditches on a property. All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent...
Electrical Services
The City of Hudson is serviced in some areas by Hudson Public Power and in other areas by First Energy. If you are a Ohio Edison/First Engery customer...
Emergencies
The City of Hudson emergency services are provided by the Hudson Police, and volunteer Hudson Fire and EMS Departments. Dial 9-1-1 for life-threatenin...
Employment Information
The Human Resources Division for the City of Hudson is located in Administration at Town Hall. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the admi...
EMS
The Hudson Emergency Medical Service is staffed predominately by community volunteers and supported by a staff of full- and part- time career personne...
Finance Department
The Finance Department can be contacted at 330-650-1799 for general information, the Annual Budget or Financial Statement, City Investments, Local Tax...
Fire Department
Hudson's Fire Department is primary volunteer, providng excellent emergency response to fires and other related emergencies. Hudson's Fire Department...
Garage Sales
A permit is not required for a garage sale. However, the City does have an ordinance restricting the placement of signs. Garage sale signs are permitt...
Golf
The recently renovated City-owned and operated Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is a beautifully manicured municipal 18-hole course spanning more than 100 ...
Grass and Weed Control
Lawns and landscaping should be maintained so as not to cause a negative effect on the neighborhood. Generally, grass in residential neighborhoods mus...
Hudson Cable Television
Hudson Cable Television (Channels 9 & 25) is owned and operated by the City of Hudson. It is a non-profit, non-commercial organization that offers fre...
Hudson City Schools
Hudson City Schools believes education is a dynamic process. Together students, parents, educators and community share responsibility for producing gr...
Hudson Parks & Trails
Hudson is home to more than 1,000 acres of City-owned Parks scattered throughout the community. More than 350,000 people visit the Hudson parks each y...
Hudson Public Power
Hudson Public Power (HPP) is dedicated to providing reliable service to its electric customers. This system is composed of 100 miles of overhead and 6...
Income Tax
All persons earning income in the City, and businesses and residents having taxable income, are subject to a 2% Municipal Income Tax. Hudson Resid...
Land Development Code
A complete table of contents for the Land Development Code has been placed on the web. To access the Land Development Code online, visit the Document ...
Library and Historical Society
The Hudson Library and Historical Society, known for its commitment to intellectual freedom, meets its patron’s needs in a timely, responsive, and dep...
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are available through Summit County. Call Summit County at 330-643-7200 or visit http://www.co.summit.oh.us/index.htm for informa...
Mission Statement
The mission of the Hudson City Government is to serve, promote, and support, in a fiscally responsible manner, an outstanding community that values qu...
Mosquito Control
The Summit County Health Department is responsible for mosquito control in the City of Hudson. The County sprays for mosquitoes in the City during th...
Open Burning
Burning trash, brush, or leaves is not permitted in the City of Hudson. Small attended campfires for cooking purposes are permitted during favorable w...
Planning and Zoning
The Architectural and Historic Board of Review (AHBR), Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (BZBA), and Planning Commission (PC) work together, as nec...
Police Department
The Hudson Police Department provides a variety of services within the city limits, including investigations and youth services, patrol, records and c...
Post Office
The Hudson Post Office is located at 68 Ravenna Street. For postal service inquiries, call 330-650-1993....
Public Health
The Summit County Combined General Health District is an official tax supported agency responsible for the protection and promotion of the community’s...
Public Records Requests
Public Records Request applications are available at Town Hall, located at 27 East Main Street. Public Records Requests are filled on a first-come-fir...
Recycling
The City licenses trash haulers for refuse and recycling collection for one fee per Res. 08-34. The Hudson Recycling Drop-off Center is located at 95...
Sanitary Sewer Services
Hudson's Public Works Department handles requests, concerns and projects in the Hudson Sewer District. For more information, call Public Works at 330...
Sidewalk Repair Program
Each year, City Council reviews and allocates a certain budget amount in the annual program for the repairs/reconstruction of City sidewalks. For more...
Signs
The City of Hudson has codes and restrictions on the use of signs within the City. For more information about using or making signs, check our Codifie...
Snow & Ice Control
Primary and major collector streets are given first priority for snow and ice control to ensure emergency accessibility during a snow event. All major...
Solicitation
It is unlawful to solicit within the City without first obtaining a solicitor’s permit from the Police Department. It is unlawful to solicit at any pr...
Special Events
All special events that are held on public properties must be approved by the City. Special Event Applications, as well as a Special Event Handbook, a...
Storm Water Management
The City has recognized the need to address aging storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, as well as maintenance, throughout Hudson. City Counc...
Street Sweeping
Street sweeping plays an important role in traffic safety, community appearance, and storm sewer maintenance. There are more than 100 curb-miles in th...
Trash Haulers
The City licenses trash hauling companies to pick up refuse in Hudson. Approved, licensed haulers in the City of Hudson are listed below. Please conta...
Voting Information
People registered to vote in Summit County and have moved within the county need to call the Summit County Board of Election to determine their Pollin...
Water Services
Drinking water is provided by the City of Hudson, Summit County or the City of Cleveland, depending on where you live in Hudson. The City of Hudson ha...
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