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Officer Staff

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Chief Nicholas Rymer

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937.444.3903 ext. 102

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Assistant Chief Ryan Waterfield

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937.444.3903 ext. 103

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Captain Brian Tatman

Part Time Captain - Fire Reporting

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937.444.3903 ext. 133

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Lieutenant Brittany Riggs

Unit 1 Shift Lieutenant

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937.444.3903 ext. 110

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Lieutenant Corey Spitznagel

Unit 2 Shift Lieutenant

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937.444.3903 ext. 132

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Lieutenant Eric Nethero

Part Time Lietenant - Fleet Maintenance

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937.444.3903 ext. 105

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Lieutenant Jake Barber

Part Time Lietenant - EMS Quality Assurance

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937.444.3903 ext. 107

 

 

Fee Schedule

 

Mt. Orab Building Department

Building Permit Application Fee Schedule

NON-REFUNDABLE

 

 

COMMERCIAL  
Building/Addition/Alteration **HVAC,Electric NOT Included          $868.14
Awnings $171.22
Certificate of Occupancy/Change of Use (floor plan only) $195.31
Change of Use $845.31
Decks/Ramps without Roofs $497.61
Demo $121.69
Fence - Over 7'         $195.31
Footer/Foundation Only $572.50
Fire Alarm $438.75
Gasline or other piping $144.45
HVAC-Unit Only or Ductwork Only  $226.74
HVAC-Unit & Ductwork  $306.30
HVAC-New Building/Addition/Alterations $306.30
Pools  **Electric NOT Included $731.69
Roof Replacement $295.71
Signs-Wall or Face Change **Electric NOT Included $144.45
Signs-Ground - Over 6'  $306.30
Spray Booth $416.02
Suppression/Fire Line $280.90
Kitchen Hood Exhaust $361.26
Hood Suppression $171.22
Tents  $333.09
Utility Structure / Misc. Structure/ Cell Towers $468.18
Retaining Wall $171.22
Base deposit for projects not listed $103.00

 

ELECTRIC (Separate Submittals)  
Commercial electric deposit $283.25
New Building/Addition/Remodel/New Service                                 $283.25
Temporary Pole  $61.80
Minor Alteration/Upgrade  $113.30
Traffic Signals/Generators/Solar Panels etc.  $216.30
Signs  (Small:  < 30 sq. ft.) $51.50
Signs  (Large:  > 30 sq. ft.) $103.00

 

MISC. FEES  
TCO $304.96
Revisions -Items 1-6 $304.96
Revisions -All Others $152.49
Permit Renewal/Extension $103.00
Reinspection Fee $185.93
Before Hours Fee (Min. 2 hour fee) $743.70
Before Hours Fee -Each Additional Hour                                           $185.93

 

ELECTRICAL SCOPE (** Round up all lineal and square footage figures to the next 100)
A.  $275.00   Processing Fee
B.  $6.50 per100 Square Feet **  (Ex.  if 103 sq ft round to 200 sq ft)
C.  $6.50 per 100 Lineal Feet ** (See note above)
D.  $5.00 Ohio Board of Building Standards fee for electrical scope
                                                             

  (* equivalent to Ohio Dept of Commerce / industrial compliancefees as of 07/08/2025)

 

Mayor's Court


Paying Fines

If you recive a ticket in the village of Mt. Orab and it may be paid without appearing in court, you can mail payment to the following address:

Mt. Orab Mayor's court
211 South High Street
P.O. Box 466
Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154

Our office accepts cash, personal checks, money order, Visa or MasterCard or pay online below:
https://www.ohioticketpayments.com/MountOrab/DocketSearch.php

If you have questions about your fine or need to know if you are required to appear in our court, please contact the Court Clerk at 937-444-2281

 

Contact Information

Shawna Durham 

Administrative Clerk
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Police Department


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A Letter from the Chief

Dear Residents and Visitors,

As Fire Chief of the Mount Orab Fire Department, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued and unwavering support throughout the history of our department. It is truly an honor to serve this community, and I remain committed to providing dedicated service for many years to come.

Our mission, “To serve the citizens of our community with pride and deliver quality, reliable emergency service with the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and excellence”, is not simply a statement, but the standard we operate every day. Whether responding to emergencies, providing fire prevention education, or participating in community events, our members strive to uphold that commitment.

I encourage you to visit our website and follow our social media platforms regularly. These resources provide important information on emergency preparedness, department updates, and upcoming community events.

If you ever have questions, concerns, or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve you. Our motto, “A Matter of Pride,” reflects the deep respect we have for this community and the responsibility we carry in protecting it.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Rymer

Fire Chief

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