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City of Overland Park
Minimum Requirements for Private Property Maintenance
*Information published by Planning and Development Services Neighborhood Preservation, Feb. 2000

Overland Park’s Ordinance for Tree Maintenance

NFHA Board Members

NFHA FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions

Go To Property Maintenance Minimum Requirements

  3. Who is responsible for tree limbs hanging over sidwalks or causing obstruction?
  4. Who is responsible for the care of new trees planted on or near their property?
  5. When does the pool open? What are the hours of operation?
  6. How do I contact the pool office?
  7. Are swimming lessons offered at the Nottingham Forest Pool?
  8. How much does trash pickup cost?
  9. When is trash picked up? What are the trash pick-up policies?
  10. When is LARGE ITEM PICKUP?
  11. When are items to be recycled picked up? What can be recycled?
  12. Are there any restrictions to the type of roofing used on a home in Nottingham Forest?
  13. When are homes association dues collected and how much are dues?
  14. What are the access codes to enter the tennis court and swimming pool?
  15. When is the NFHA E-Newsletter published?
  16. Who do I call when I see trash cans left outside after trash has been picked up?
  17. How do I submit an item for the E-newsletter?
  18. How do I go about making reservations for the pool?
  19. How can I contact the utilities companies?
  20. How can I contact area schools?
  21. What are the area hospitals and emergency numbers?
  22. Useful numbers to places in Johnson County and who to contact to report a street light out?
  23. What are some area newspapers?
  24. How can I contact NFHA board members?
  25. Who do I contact to welcome new neighbors?
  26. Who do I contact regarding a problem yard or property that is not being properly maintained?
  27. Where and what hazardous materials can be dropped off?
  28. How do I obtain a neighborhood telephone directory?
  29. How do I reserve a tee time for one of the OP City golf courses?
  30. What are the rules for placing temporary signs in residential areas?
  31. How do I get rid of household chemicals?
  32. What are the rules/requirements for fence construction on homeowner property?
  33. How can I obtain a list of registered sex offenders that may be living in my neighborhood?
  34. Who is responsible for and how do we report an area of sidewalk that is in need of repair?
  35. Where can I drop off used electronic equipment to be recycled?
  36. How can I prevent Door-to-Door Salespeople from soliciting at my home?
  1. Who is responsible for replacement of a mailbox, mailbox latch, and mailbox posts?
    Effective September 20, 2004 the following Mailbox Policy will be followed. Please read our Mailbox Policy.

    Mailbox Repair - for problems with posts, latches, numbers, flags, etc. call Steve Parker at 375-2261.

  2. Who is responsible for trees damaged due to weather?
    NFHA will replace trees located on common areas damaged by weather, although the homeowner is responsible for routine watering, trimming and feeding. Please review our Street Tree Policy.

  3. Who is responsible for tree limbs hanging over sidwalks or causing obstruction?
    It is the responsibility of the homeowner to trim tree limbs that hang over sidewalks and obstruct a pedestrian's path. Homeowners may call Bob Haines, City of O. P., with issues regarding trimming or replacement of trees within 6 feet from the street area and your property. Please review our Street Tree Policy for more information. Trees that are along this curb area are within the City easement. City Forester phone #: 327-6639. Please read...

    Overland Park’s Ordinance for Tree Maintenance

    NOTE: In order to view and print this document, you must have Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or higher. This is a free application that you can download from the web.


    Tree and Shrub Maintenance Policy according to the City of Overland Park:
    Dead trees and broken or dead limbs that present a hazard to the public must be removed.

    You must keep shrubs and trees trimmed to eliminate sight distance problems on corner properties.

    Public rights-of-way such as streets and sidewalks must remain clear of limbs and branches. The minimum height clearance over sidewalks is 8 feet. The minimum height clearance over streets is 12 feet and for improved thoroughfares and designated truck routes the height clearance is 13 feet.

    Also, please read "Whose Tree Is It?".

  4. Who is responsible for the care of new trees planted on or near their property?
    The homeowner is responsible for the proper maintenance of these new trees, including watering the trees on and near their property. Please review our Street Tree Policy for more information.     Also, please read "Whose Tree Is It?".

  5. When does the pool open? What are the hours of operation?
    The pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are Monday through Sunday 11:00 a. m. - 9:00 p.m. including holidays. See Pool Rules & Hours of Operation section for school day hours.

  6. How do I contact the pool office?
    Call 897-3136. The address of the pool is 11940 Grant Street.

  7. Are swimming lessons offered at the Nottingham Forest Pool?
    Swimming lessons will be available from the pool management company. Obtain a schedule at the pool on opening day.

  8. How much does trash pickup cost?
    The fee for trash pickup is included in homes association dues. Call Deffenbaugh Disposal Service at 631-3300 to initiate service.

  9. When is trash picked up?
    Trash is picked up every Friday and should be left out no earlier than 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Trash is to be placed at your garage and recycle bins at the curb. If one of the following holidays...

    -New Year's Day
    -Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    -Memorial Day
    -Independence Day
    -Labor Day
    -Thanksgiving or
    -Christmas     fall on or before Friday, waste will be picked up one day later that week. The company is Deffenbaugh Disposal Service.

    Basic Pick-up Policies
    - All waste must be out by 7a.m.
    - Branches and tree limbs should be cut into 4 foot lengths and bundled together, and only set out where allowed by state law or local ordinance.
    -As a special service, and for an additional charge, Deffenbaugh will make a "Special Pick-up" of concrete, appliances, furniture, construction debris or other unusual items that are not included in your normal service. Please call Deffenbaugh for details at 913-631-3300 or visit their website for detailed information.

  10. When is LARGE ITEM PICKUP?
    Our next pick-up will be in the Spring of 2010. The date will be announced a few weeks prior to the day of pick-up. The city provides a large item collection for one half of the city each year, generally in March or April. Items typically not collected by your trash service will be picked up, including furniture, appliances and limited amounts of remodeling debris. See http://www.opkansas.org/Resident-Resources/Large-Item-Pick-Up

  11. When are items to be recycled picked up?
    Recycle bins are to be placed at the end of your driveway for Friday pick up. There is a separate charge from Deffenbaugh Disposal Service for this service. Items collected include corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, soft drink and beer cases, phone books, plastic, aluminum cans and tin cans. Effective April 2003, glass will no longer be picked up, but can be dropped off at 11921 Hardy (behind the fire station at 119th & Lowell) Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed

  12. Are there any restrictions to the type of roofing used on a home in Nottingham Forest?
    Please consult the Roof Ammendment.

  13. When are homes association dues collected and how much are dues?

    As of Oct. 2007, dues are $555. This amount is subject to change at the Annual Meeting each October. Fiscal 2010 runs from Oct. 1, 2009-Sept. 30, 2010.

    • Oct., 2009: Dues Statements to be mailed
    • Nov. 30, 2009: Dues are due to be paid
    • Dec. 1, 2009: Late fee of $100 applies
    Please send payment to NFHA P.O. Box 25523 Overland Park, KS 66225.

  14. What are the access codes to enter the tennis court and swimming pool?
    You must contact the Romana Slavik at 685-7482, to obtain an access code.

  15. When is the NFHA Newsletter published?
    The e-newsletter contains items of interest or announcements and is emailed to subscribers frequently, approximately once a week.     Beginning Jan. 2008, all newsletters are sent out via email.

  16. Who do I call when I see trash cans left outside after trash has been picked up?
    Call Community Services at 895-6370 on MONDAY MORNINGS to report trash cans that have been left outside of the home. Your name will remain anonymous.


  17. How do I submit an item for the E-newsletter?
    Send an email to and your item will be distributed to all subscribers of the e-newsletter as soon as possible, often the same day. Digital photos also accepted.
  18. How do I go about making reservations for the pool?
    Reservations are made through calling the NFHA line 685-1996 and scheduling a time with Cindy Bobowski. The usage fee for private parties is a $50.00 deposit, refundable after cleanup.

  19. How can I contact the utilities companies?

    KCPL (Electricity) 471-5275
    REPORT POWER OUTAGE TO 1-888-544-4852
    KPL 1-800-794-4780
    Water District #1 of Johnson County 895-1800

    Southwestern Bell Telephone Company:
    New Service or Changes 1-800-246-4999
    Billing Adjustments 1-800-246-9494
    Repair 1-800-734-7590

    Time Warner Cable of Overland Park
    Main Line 451-6464
    Repair 451-9393

  20. How can I contact area schools?
    Area schools can be reached at:
    Barstow School
    11511 State Line 942-3255

    Blue Valley Schools - District Office
    15020 Metcalf 239-4000, FAX 239-4150

    Blue Valley N.W. High School
    13260 Switzer 239-3400

    Holy Spirit Catholic School
    11300 W. 103rd 492-2582

    Johnson County Community College
    College Blvd. & Quivira 469-8500

    University of Kansas Regents Center
    127th & Quivira 897-8400

    Oak Hill Elementary School
    10200 W. 124th St 239-6900

    Oxford Middle School
    12500 Switzer 239-5500

    Rockhurst High School
    9301 State Line 363-2036

    St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School
    11411 Pflumm Rd. 345-1411

    Ascension Elementary
    9510 W. 127th St. 913-851-2531

  21. What are the area hospitals and emergency numbers?
    Area hospitals and emergency numbers are:

    Children's Mercy Specialty Center (5520 College Blvd.) 345-9700

    Children's Mercy Hospital (2401 Gillham Rd.) 234-3000

    Columbia Overland Park Regional (10500 Quivira Rd.) 541-5000

    Physician Referral & Community Education 541-5200

    Menorah Medical Park (5721 W. 119th) 345-3600

    Olathe Medical Center (1-35 & 69 Highway) 791-4200
    Emergency only 791-4357

    Saint Joseph Health Center (State Line & 1-435) 942-4400
    Emergency only 943-2711

    Saint Luke's Hospital (4400 Womall Rd.) 932-2000
    Emergency only 932-2171

    Shawnee Mission Medical Center (75th St. & 1-35) 676-2000 Emergency only 676-2222

    Fire (Non-Emergency) 888-6066

    Police (Administrative -124th & Foster) 895-6000

    Poison Control 588-6633

  22. What are some useful numbers to places in Johnson County?

    O.P. City Forester: 327-6639
    Rainbow Irrigation, Sprinkler Repairs 913-962-7799
    Blue Valley Recreation Commission 681-4047
    Court House (Santa Fe & Kansas, Olathe) 782-5000

    Drivers License:
    Mission (6507 Johnson Dr.) 432-2266
    Olathe (1839 Ridgeview) 829-2501

    Libraries:
    Central Resource Library (9875 W. 87th St.) 495-2400
    Blue Valley (15185 Lowell) 897-8200

    Motor Vehicle Department
    Court House (Olathe) 764-8484
    Mission (6000 Lamar) 384-1100

    Parks & Recreation (6501 Antioch) 831-3355
    Public Works Maintenance Division 327-6650
    Overland Park City Hall 895-6000

    Court Information 895-5030

    Leisure Services 895-6350

    Municipal Court 327-6800

    Public Works 782-2640

    Community Services 895-6370

    Animal Control 895-6300

    Reporting Street Light Out/Street Light Repair:
    Street light problems can be reported in two ways:
    A. E-mail bvmaint@opkansas.org with a description of the location of the problem and any other pertinent information.
    B. Call the Maintenance Division at 913/327-6600. Calls received 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, are handled by a dispatcher. During nights and weekends, callers can leave messages.

    Post Office - Blue Valley (12433 Antioch Road) 897-6324

    Road Conditions:
    Kansas - 782-8100
    Missouri - 524-1407
    Time & Temperature 844-1212
    Kansas Legislature Web Site

  23. What are some area newspapers?
    Kansas City Star 234-4545
    Sun Publications 381-1010
    Wall Street Journal 1-800-JOURNAL

  24. How can I contact NFHA board members?

    Nottingham Forest Homes Association Board: 685-1996
    Board Position
    Name
    Phone #
    President Nancy Hass
    681-4909
    VP/Trees Mike Miller 544-2364
    Tennis Cts/Monuments Gordy & Eunice Herring 814-0053
    Secretary Louise Barnow 681-9536
    Treasurer Ken Menendez
    681-8190
    Pool Romana Slavik
    685-7482
    Pool Assistant Marilyn Dinkel 897-2260
    Landscaping Jane Norton
    897-4840
    Property Manager - Mailboxes Steve Parker 322-1039
    Social Teri Larson 814-9597

  25. Who do I contact to welcome new neighbors?
    If you know of any new neighbors, please call Louise Barnow at 681-9536.

  26. Who do I contact regarding a problem yard or property that is not being properly maintained?
    You may email with your concerns. It's also helpful to attach digital photos of the problem along with your email. The city is suppose to respond within 24 hours. Also, please visit the following web site which covers this matter in detail: http://www.opkansas.org/html/pds/np/compliance_process.html . If talking to your neighbor does not resolve a problem, call Community Services at 913-895-6370.

  27. Where and what hazardous materials can be dropped off?
    The Johnson County Hazardous Material Collection Program Facility collects adhesives, car batteries, cleaning products, disinfectants, pesticides, fertilizers, paint, paint stripper, solvents, pool chemicals, photo chemicals, wood preservatives, gasoline, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Materials not accepted for collection are asbestos, medical waste, and radioactive waste.

    The facility is open year-round by appointment only. Residents may call the Johnson County Environmental Dept. for an appointment and directions to the site at (913) 492-0402.

    Beginning Sept. 18, 2007 residents may take recyclables to 11921 Hardy (behind the fire station at 119th & Lowell). It is free. HOURS: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: Closed WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

    Items you can recycle at the new site include aluminum foil, steel, and aluminum cans, cell phones & pagers, used clothing, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles and jars, small household items, magazines, newspaper, office paper, phone books, plastic bottles & jars, and much more. More information can be found at www.bridgingthegap.org .

    For additional information on electronic devices see question #35 below.

  28. How do I obtain a neighborhood telephone directory?
    Please CONTACT US via this web site or call 897-7295 to request a copy. Supply is limited. This directory is revised and re-published every 2 years.

  29. How do I reserve a tee time for one of the OP City golf courses?
    To make a reservation, visit the City's web page, www.opkansas.org, and click on "Golf". Just register and follow the directions. The TTRS (Tee Time Reservation System) is still available by calling 913-341-8100.

  30. What are the rules for placing temporary signs in residential areas?
         Please visit Overland Park's web site, www.opkansas.org/_Bus/Permits/signs/Temporary_Signs/index.cfm, for some helpful tips for placing your temporary signs in compliance with City ordinances.

  31. How do I get rid of household chemicals?
    Call Johnson County Environmental at 913-492-0402.

  32. What are the rules/requirements for fence construction on homeowner property?
    Fence permits are issued by the Building Safety Division of the Planning and Development Services Department at City Hall and must be obtained prior to beginning construction. Please visit http://www.opkansas.org/_Bus/Permits/fence.cfm for more details.

    The following paragraph was taken from the NF Legal Documents regarding fences:

    Construction of hedges, fences and boundary walls. Any hedge, fence or boundary wall shall be ornamental and shall not disfigure the property or the neighborhood. No fence or boundary wall exceeding six (6) feet in height shall be constructed without the written consent of the Developers, if a part of the original construction, or the written consent of the Nottingham Forest Homes Association, if constructed after the residential structure is completed.

  33. How can I obtain a list of registered sex offenders that may be living in my neighborhood?
    Visit the Kansas Bureau of Investigation website to view the most current list of registered sex offenders in the state of Kansas.

  34. Who is responsible for and how do we report an area of sidewalk that is in need of repair?
    From Aug. 2005 Newsletter: We have received numerous complaints about the shoddy sidewalk repair that was done recently in our neighborhood. We have spoken with Greg Scharff, Public Works Supervisor with Overland Park. He informed us that under Kansas law, it is the homeowners' responsibility to maintain sidewalks on their property. However, the City has an informal policy in which it allocates approximately $100,000 a year to repair over 750 miles of sidewalk. Obviously, this money doesn't go very far. Until permanent repairs can be made to sidewalks, temporary repairs are done by in-house crews to sidewalks where there is a "tripping danger." This was what was done in NF. Unfortunately, Greg does not know when permanent, more attractive repairs will be done. To report sidewalk problems, email bvmaint@opkansas.org. Should individual homeowners want to repair their own sidewalks with a private contractor, they are certainly encouraged to do so but must obtain a Right-of-Way work permit and locate all utilities.

  35. Where can I drop off used electronic equipment to be recycled?
    Electronic collection events are held once a year by the City of OP however, if you have electronic devices you need to recycle in the mean time you can call Bridging the Gap at 816-561-1090 or call The Surplus Exchange at 816-472-0444, which recycles electronics from individuals or businesses. You may also visit www.recyclespot.org to locate a nearby recycling center.

  36. How can I prevent Door-to-Door Salespeople from soliciting at my home?
    The City does not require solicitors to have permits, but they must follow the guidelines of the city's solicitation ordinance. Solicitors must use the front door, must disclose their name, company name or organization they represent, and must provide written receipt upon request for purchases over $5.

    To ward off unwanted visitors, the City Clerk's office sells "NO SOLICITING" stickers for 25 cents each. They can be purchased at the Clerk's office between 8am and 5pm weekdays at City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Dr.

    Solicitors who knock on a door if this sticker or a "No Trespassing" sticker is present are subject to a city citation. Salespeople cannot solicit prior to 10am or after 9pm, when the solicitor has been convicted of a felony, misdeameanor or ordinance violation, or when an owner or occupant says they are not interested. If they do not leave, call the police.

City of Overland Park Minimum Requirements for Private Property

How tall can your grass or weeds be before it is a violation?

A violation exists when the weeds or grass are more than 10 inches in height (or more than 10 inches in length if matted down). A violation also exists if there is any vegetation that is poisonous to the touch, such as poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Other vegetation such as vines, saplings or shrubs may also be a violation if it exceeds the 10-inch height regulation and is clearly uncultivated.

Who is responsible for correcting the violation?

The violation should be corrected by the person responsible for the maintenance of the property. In most cases this is the property owner, but it may be the tenant or owner representative.

What area must be mowed?

In addition to the yard or lawn area, you must mow any area between your property and the paved area of all adjacent streets, including ditches, easements, alleys and unpaved right-of-way. Storm drainage swales, ditches or easements are also the maintenance responsibility of adjacent property owners.

How much time is allowed to correct a violation?

The violation must be corrected in five calendar days if the property owner resides within the state or 10 days if he or she resides outside the state, starting from the date on the Notice of Abatement. If legal publication of the notice is necessary, you have 10 days from the date of publication.

What is the penalty if I fail to correct the violation?

If the owner does not correct the violation after proper notification, the city will issue a work order to mow the property. The owner is responsible for the contractor's hourly rate plus a $100 administrative fee. Properties that are cut after notification to the contractor are also subject to the $100 administrative fee.

Exterior Maintenance of Structures

FOUNDATIONS
Foundations must be maintained higher than the level of the adjacent ground, and may not have openings that would allow animals to enter.

Exterior Surfaces
The exterior shall be free of holes, breaks, any loose or damaged construction material, or any other means that would allow rain, moisture, insects or animals inside. Painted surfaces must be repainted when scaling or peeling exceeds 20 percent of the surface of any area.

Trim
Trim must also be free of holes, breaks, and loose or damaged construction material.

Exterior Openings
Every exterior opening shall be fitted with a window, door, basement hatchway cover or crawl space cover. Each opening must be kept in good repair to prevent animals, rain and surface drainage from entering the structure.

Windows
All windows are required to have full-glass windowpanes.Any substitute material must be approved by the Neighborhood Enforcement Specialist or the Neighborhood Enforcement Supervisor. Every opening within four feet of the ground must be protected to keep insects and rodents from getting into the structure.

Doors
All doors must fit within their frame, with latches and hinges maintained in good working condition. Doors need to be repainted if more than 20 percent of the surface is scaling or peeling.

Roof and Gutters
Roofs and all parts of a roof must be maintained to keep rain, moisture, and animals out. Guttering and downspouts must be repaired or repainted if broken, damaged or rusted, or if they have peeling or scaling paint on more than 20 percent of the surface.

Appearance
All repairs to the exterior must be done with materials compatible with the existing treatment. When windowpanes, doors, or other exterior openings are externally covered for security or other reasons, the material used must be painted or treated the same color as the trim or structure.

Penalties
Failure to comply with the exterior maintenance requirements discussed here constitutes a violation of the city's ordinance and a ticket may be issued.

Information
If you have any property maintenance questions, please call Community Services at 913/895-6370.

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