Neighborhood Concerns

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Neighborhood Concerns

Neighborhood Concerns

How can I report suspected drug activity in my neighborhood?
Citizens who suspect drug activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the Police Department at 698-6580 and provide general information for a return call, or request the Special Investigations Supervisor for follow up. Citizens may also provide information to any officer they contact in public, or contact the Silent Observer Program at 774-2345 with information on any crime or suspected drug activity.
What are the laws concerning excessive noise ?


The Kentwood City Code (38-263) says that no person shall permit or allow any loud noise, electrical, mechanical, human or animal in origin, to be emitted from any place occupied or controlled by him so as to unnecessarily disturb, without reasonable cause, the quiet, comfort or repose of any person and that no person shall create any loud noise in such a manner as to unnecessarily disturb, without reasonable cause, the quiet, comfort or repose of any person between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, except as allowed by a permit issued by the City.

What are the laws concerning barking dogs, dangerous animals, and animals running loose and what can I do about them?
The Kentwood City Code, Chapter 10, says that no person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of a dog shall permit such dog at any time, by loud, frequent or habitual barking, yelping or howling, to cause a nuisance or annoyance to the neighborhood.
Where can I obtain crime prevention information?
Crime prevention information can be obtained by here or calling the Kentwood Police  Department at 616-698-6580 Monday through Friday during normal business hours, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, and ask to be connected with the Community Services Officer that works in your area.  Free services provided include home and business security surveys, presentations on Neighborhood Watch, drug awareness, bicycle safety and crime prevention at home and in the retail setting.  The Community Services Bureau is active in the neighborhoods, schools and retail establishments throughout the City.
Where can I hunt in Kentwood?
No bow and arrow shall be discharged at any time within the City, except when properly discharged on an indoor range or, when properly discharged outdoors on property consisting of not-less-than five contiguous acres, the narrow side of which is not less than 450 feet, owned by one or more persons who, by mutual written agreement, provide their property for such purpose; provided, however, that no bow and arrow shall be discharged within 450 feet of a house, garage, barn or any commercial establishment or any other occupied building, except by written consent of the owner.
Can I shoot a BB gun or pellet gun in my neighborhood?
BB and pellet guns can be discharged on a person’s own property or on an approved target range.  BB and pellet guns may NOT be pointed or discharged at persons, buildings, or vehicles.  Persons under 18 years of age may not possess a BB or pellet gun outside of their property unless accompanied by a person over 18 years of age.  Careless or negligent discharge of the BB or pellet gun that causes death, injury or property damage would subject the person or person’s parents to criminal charges.
What can I do about annoying telephone calls?
The Kentwood City Code says that no person shall, by the use or means of telephone, perform any of the following

 

How do I report a street light out?
Contact Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050 and follow the recorded prompts.  You may also make a report via the internet by clicking on the following link: https://old.consumersenergy.com/Apps/StreetLight/StreetLightRepair.aspx?mobile=yes
How do I ensure my temporary sign placement is OK?

Temporary signs including, but not limited to, those advertising garage sales, yard sales and real estate signs, must be kept on the lot that is for sale or on the lot where the activity is taking place. These signs may not be placed on public property, such as telephone poles or in the public right-of-way (the section between the sidewalk and street). For further information, please contact our Code Enforcement Unit at 616.656.6574. To file a complaint, please complete our online form.

How do I report an unauthorized sign on public property?

Temporary signs may not be placed on public property, such as on telephone poles or in the public right-of-way (the section between the sidewalk and street), without the consent and authorization of the appropriate official. Otherwise, they must be kept on the lot that is for sale or on the lot where the activity is taking place. To file a complaint, please complete our online form or call Code Enforcement at 616.656.6574.




What are the laws concerning excessive noise and what can I do about my noisy neighbors?

What are the laws concerning barking dogs, dangerous animals, and animals running loose and what can I do about them?

Where can I hunt in Kentwood?

Can I shoot a BB gun or pellet gun in my neighborhood?

What can I do about annoying telephone calls?

What is the curfew in Kentwood?