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Employment

• Do you have job openings? How do I apply?
  • Job listings can be found here. You can download and complete an application and return it in person or by mail to the City of Grove City Human Resources Office, 4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123.

 

Garage Sales

• Do you have guidelines for Garage Sales in Grove City?
  • Residents in the City of Grove City are permitted to have two (2) Rummage/Garage sales per year, per address, for three (3) consecutive days each. (Chapter 713.03 of the Grove City Codified Ordinance) A permit must be obtained for each sale and is available for $2 in City Hall at 4035 Broadway, Grove City.
• What are the rules for Garage Sales signs?
  • One sign announcing the sale may be erected on the premises at which the sale is being conducted and two signs may be erected off the premises at locations selected by the applicant. Such signs shall be erected no earlier than the night before the first day of the sale and such signs shall be removed no later than the close of the final day of the sale. The signs or placards may be no larger than three square feet and must be without illumination, movement or illusion of movement. No sign or placard shall be attached in any manner to any utility pole, fence or any other structure within any public right of way, which includes the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street.

 

General

• Do I have to get a Block Party Permit?
  • Residents planning a Block Party should send, fax or e-mail a letter to the Mayor’s Office stating the specifics of the event. The application will be reviewed by the Police Department, Fire Department and Mayor’s Office and if approval, a permit will be issued. The deadline for application is at least two weeks before the event. Mail to the Grove City Police Department, 3360 Park St., Grove City, OH 43123 or fax to 614-277-1717.
• Do I need a peddler/solicitor permit?
  • Yes, any person seeking to sell a product or service door-to-door or business-to-business you must have a permit. Permit applications are available online. Applications can be mailed or to 4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Applications must be dated no later than thirty days prior to the commencement of business. Peddlers must present this permit upon request. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a peddler without first registering; paying the registration fee and obtaining a permit.
• Is there a welfare office in Grove City?
  • Grove City does not have a welfare office. Visit www.sss.gov or www.handsoncentralohio.org
• We rent, and our landlord will not repair a broken window in our apartment or a plumbing situation in the bath. 
  • Contact the Grove City Building Division at 614-277-3075 to discuss the issue.
• What is the phone number and address to the Grove City Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)?
  • Driver’s license renewal and license plate services are located at the Deputy Registrar Office at 3066 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio 43123. The phone number is 614-871-0415. For more information visit bmv.ohio.gov/county/25.htm.
• What is the phone number and address to the Grove City Library?
  • The Grove City Library is located at 3359 Park St., Grove City, OH 43123. The phone number is 614-875-6716 and the website is www.spl.lib.oh.us.
• What is the phone number and address to the Grove City Post Office?
  • Grove City has two post office locations. The Post Office Retail Store is located at 2082 Stringtown Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. The phone number is 614-539-8919. The Grove City Carrier Unit post office location is at 2539 Dartmoor Rd., Grove City, OH 43123, The phone number is 614-875-6327. Visit www.usps.com for more information.

 

Mayor's Court

• Can I change the jurisdiction for my case to the Franklin County Municipal Court?
  • If it is an offense other than a minor misdemeanor a written jury demand must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
• Can I contest a ticket?
  • Yes, you can contest a ticket by appearing at the Clerk of Courts office on the hearing date notated on the ticket.
• Can I get a continuance for my case?
  • You must appear at the Clerk of Courts office and sign a form requesting a continuance.
• How can I find out when my court date is?
  • The court date is noted on the bottom right hand corner of the citation. For other questions regarding a court date please contact the Clerk of Courts office at 614-277-1715.
• How do I enter my plea? Can I fax it to the Court?
  • Pleas must be submitted to the Court in person at the time of the defendant's appearance before the Court.
• How much is my fine?
  • Please visit the Mayor's Court Case Search page for information on your fine. You can search by case number and name.
• Is my attorney required to file all forms in person?
  • Attorney's may fax motions and pleas to be filed and requests for discovery. The original form must be sent to the Court within 72 hours of the citation.
• What are the hours of the Mayor’s Court offices?
  • The Mayor's Court offices are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Where is Mayor’s Court?
  • The Mayor's Court is in the Grove City Safety Complex at 3360 Park Street, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
• Will the mayor be hearing my case at the Mayor's Court?
  • No, the Court is presided over by the Magistrate who decides the cases.

 

Meetings

• Where and when are City Council meetings?
  • City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Meetings are open to the public. View council meeting agendas by clicking here.
• Where and when are Planning Commission meetings?
  • The Planning Commission meets once a month on the second Tuesday following the first Monday of each month. Meetings are held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 4035 Broadway at 1:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Special meetings may be held at any time upon call of the Chair with at least a 24-hour notice (either written or personal contact) to each Commission member.

 

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