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City records are open for inspection unless specifically exempt from disclosure by the Open Records Act or other laws.  All requests for record inspection will be reviewed by the record custodian prior to release of any information.

The State authorized fee is .25 cents per page (8.5 x 11) uncertified.  If requesting a certified copy, a certification fee of $1.00 per page, in addition to the cost of the copy will apply.

If the record is requested for commercial use, a charge for the actual costs incurred in honoring your request is also authorized by state law.

Newspapers are exempt from search fees.  A reasonable time is allowed by state law for the City to furnish the record requested.  There are Request for Record Inspection and/or Copy available at City Hall.

Post your organizations meetings and fundraisers on the marquee at Grove City Hall and/or Civic Center.  Contact Grove City Hall 918-786-6107 with information to be posted or feel free to drop off a flyer of your upcoming event at City Hall.  You may also send requests to cityofgrove@sbcglobal.net

You will need to come into the GMSA Office located inside City Hall to discuss this matter with a GMSA clerk.

Yes!  Feel free to stop by or come into our office and we will print one for you.

Yes.  Harvesting high grass and weeds is allowed with certain regulations, including Permit requirements.  Click the link on this page to view the requirements for Hay Harvesting. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 104 W. 3rd Street, Grove, OK, 918-786-6107 to obtain an application for a Hay Permit or you may submit an on-line application.

Only the Municipal Judge can approve payment arrangements.  You must appear before the Judge to request a payment arrangement.

Yes!  They must be made in writing at the GMSA Office located at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Yes.  All Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Roofing contractors must be licensed by the State of Oklahoma and the City of Grove prior to commencing any work within Grove city limits..

For more information on License requirements contact the City Clerk at 918-786-6107.

Garage or Yard Sale Permits available at City Hall for $3.00 per event. 

It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a garage sale in the city without first obtaining a license to do so. Such license shall be issued to any one person or household at any one address only four (4) times within a twelve (12) month period and no such license shall be issued for more than four (4) consecutive calendar days. Please prominently display this license on the premises upon which the sale is conducted throughout the entire period of the licensed sale.

ALL CHURCHES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PAYING ANY FEE FOR THE LICENSE REQUIRED

Yes we do!  Please go to our website at www.cityofgroveok.gov on the right hand side of our main page you will see the first white link is on-line bill pay.  You can register with PSN to set up monthly payments or make a one-time payment.

Yes.  Just stop in and complete a form and provided us with a voided check.

A night drop box is available for your convenience located on the backside of City Hall.  If you are facing the GMSA drive through window it will be located on the lower left. 

The City of Grove has a combination fire department.  Currently consisting of six full-time and 25 volunteers, which are relied upon heavily to provide public safety to the citizens of our community.

Please call the E911 Department at 918-786-6107 to obtain a 911 address.

The Court Clerk or Municipal Judge does not have the authority to reinstate your driver's license. You must call and speak with a Department of Public Safety (DPS) representative as 405-425-2424.

Submit an Application, the required documents plus a $200 fee.  The application is available on the City's website and at City Hall, 104 W. 3rd Street.  Staff will begin processing the application upon receipt of all documents and the fee.

After proper notice, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will hold a Public Hearing to take comments regarding the re-zone request.  The City Council will make the final decision on the re-zone request.

Contact the Grove Fire Department at 918-786-4961 to report a violation or submit an online complaint form.

Shut Off will occur prior to next bill generation.

In 2018 the Grove Fire Department responded to 1,822 incidents, this year (2019) we are on track to reach 1,863.  This averages out to be 155 calls per month.

27 cents

This information is not available on-line.  Please contact GMSA at 918-786-5171.

2%

168 gallons.

2 1/2 quarts per day from water, food, fruits, etc.

2 gallons.

2 gallons.

Please allow a minimum of ten (10) working days.

Yes.  A fine of up to three times the amount of the required Permit may be charged.

To avoid a fine or citation, please contact the Building Inspector at 918-786-6107 prior to commencing any type of construction project.

Municipal Court is held in Grove City Hall located at 104 W. 3rd St. every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Grove City Pool is available for private pool parties under the following conditions:

• Municipal Pool Private Party Application completed and approved (Application available at City Hall).
• Private parties will be scheduled before or after normal operating hours 
• Private parties shall end no later than 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• All pool rules apply during private parties (Copy of pool rules are available at City Hall)
• All fees must be paid prior to the date of the private party (Fee Schedule Below)

Private Party Fees:

• $150.00 per hour (minimum of two (2) hours);
• $250.00 per hour for the day designated as the City of Grove Independence Day Celebration (minimum of four (4) hours;
• $15.00 per hour for parties with 75 to 100 guests which will require one additional lifeguard.  Parties with 100+ guests will require two additional lifeguards.

DEPOSITS

• Deposit in the amount of $300.00 is required for all private parties and is due at the time the party is scheduled.
• To have your Deposit Returned the applicant scheduling the party shall be responsible for the following:
  • The pool, dressing rooms, restrooms and deck area are cleaned of all personal items, decorations, trash, food, drinks, etc.
  • All guests exit the pool at the scheduled end time of the party as indicated on the application.
  • Limit the number of guests in attendance to the number indicated on the application.
• The Deposit will be refunded only upon confirmation by pool staff that the applicant and guests have complied with Pool policy.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE PROHIBITED.  THE USE OF OR SMOKING OF MARIJUANA ARE PROHIBITED.

HOLD HARMLESS

• The City of Grove shall not be liable to the Lessee or any other individual or entity for any injury, loss or damage to property or to any person on the premises.  

PLASTICS - No. 1 & 2 - DUETO THE FALLING MARKET BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 PLASTICS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED

ALUMINUM CANS - This includes soda and beer cans (NO TIN CANS).  Please crush cans before placing in recycle bin.

SLICK/GLOSSY PAPER - This includes magazines, wrapping paper, catalogs or any paper with slick/glossy finish.

MIXED PAPER - Includes office paper, paper envelopes, phone books, paper bags, junk mail and colored paper.

NEWSPAPER - Please remove slick paper and rubber bands before placing in newspaper bin.

CARDBOARD - This includes corrugated & paper board, cereal & cracker boxes, shoe boxes and packing boxes.  NO PIZZA BOXES OR FOOD CONTAINERS ACCEPTED.

Any dog, cat, potbellied pig, domestic rabbit or ferret over the age of four (4) months is required to obtain a License from the City of Grove and pay the Licensing Fee. The Animal License Application is available at City Hall.

Licensing Period - July 1 of current year through June 30 of the following year

Licensing Fees

• $5.00 for each dog, cat, potbellied pig, domestic rabbit or ferret which has been spayed or neutered (documentation required).
• $10.00 for each dog, cat, potbellied pig, domestic rabbit or ferret which has not been spayed or neutered.

If a dog, cat, potbellied pig, domestic rabbit or ferret owner provides proof from a veterinarian that their animal has been spayed or neutered within 30 days of issuance of their license, a $5.00 refund will be provided.

No Charge for the following animals:

• Service Animals - Animals trained by a licensed professional trainer, to do work or performs tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair or fetching dropped items. Owners of Service Animals must provide documentation that certifies the animal in questions is a qualified service animal and the animal must have a service animal license with a completed affidavit to qualify for this exception.
• Therapy Animals - Animals trained by a licensed professional trainer, to provide affection and comfort to various members of the public, typically in facility settings such as hospitals, retirement homes and schools.  A Therapy Animal has no special rights of access, except in those facilities where they are welcomed.  They may not enter business with "no pets" policies or accompany their handler in the cabin of airplanes regardless of their therapy animal designation.  Owners of Therapy Animals must provide documentation that certifies the animal in question is a qualified Therapy Animal and the animal must have a Therapy Animal License with a completed affidavit to qualify for this exception.

Older or ill-health Animals - Animals unable to be spayed or neutered without high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death due to age or infirmity.  Written confirmation from a licensed veterinarian is required to qualify for this exception.

Licensing requirements shall not apply to the following animals:

• Animals being used by law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes;
• Animals belonging to visitors traveling through the city, while such animal is with its owner or keeper;

Vaccination Requirement

• Proof of current vaccination must accompanied completed Animal License Application (available at City Hall).  The animal must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian prior to four months of age.  The vaccination must be kept current during the licensing period of July 1 through June 30 of the licensing year.  The owner, keeper or harborer shall secure from the veterinarian a certificate of vaccination against rabies and a metal tag indicating the vaccination.  This metal tag shall be securely and visibly attached to the collar of the dog or cat.  Tags for ferrets should be kept in a secure, readily available location.
• Owner, keeper or harborer of a potbellied pig or domestic rabbit, must have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian for infectious diseases prior to four months of age, and annually thereafter.  The certificate must be kept current during the licensing period July 1 through June 30 of the licensing year.  The owner, keeper or harborer shall secure an annual certificate of examination from a licensed veterinarian certifying the animal is free from infectious diseases.

Please provide copies of all documentation along with your completed Animal License Application to Grove City Hall.

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Liquid, solid, gaseous.

A violation exists when any weeds or grass are more than twelve(12) inches in height or  if any debris, trash of any kind is accumulated is allowed to exist.

• Your 911 address;
• Location and type of shelter;
• Is your shelter above ground or below;
• Number of people your shelter will hold;
• Your name and contact information.

You may register your storm shelter or safe room by calling the E911 Department at the City of Grove, 918-786-6107 or stop by City Hall at 104 W. 3rd Street, Grove, OK.

A structure which through neglect or injury lacks necessary repairs or otherwise in a state of decay or partial ruin to such an extent that the structure is a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public or a vacant structure which is unfit for human occupancy due to lack of necessary repairs and is considered uninhabitable and is hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

A Mobile Home is a residential dwelling fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility, designed to be a permanent residence, but which is still transportable, that was built prior to the enacting of the National Manufactured Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C., Section 5401 et seq.  Mobile Homes are allowed only in Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) and Non-conforming Manufactured Home Parks.

A Manufactured Home is a residential dwelling in one or more sections built in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construct and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C., Section 5401 et seq. and rules promulgated pursuant thereto.  Manufactured Homes are allowed only in Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) zoned districts and Non-conforming Manufactured Home Parks.

A Modular Home is a residential dwelling that is divided into multiple modules or section, which are manufactured in a remote facility and delivered to the intended site of use.  A Modular Home lacks axles and an automotive-type frame; they are transported on flatbed trucks or towed behind a semi-trailer on a frame similar to that of a trailer.  The axles, tongue of the frame, and the frame used for towing purposes shall be removed and the house shall be set on a concrete foundation.  The modules are assembled into a single-family residential building using either a crane or trucks.  A Modular Home shall be built to local building codes, and must meet local zoning regulations that pertain to traditional site constructed 'stick built' homes.  Modular Homes are allowed in Single Family Residential zoned districts.

The mailing address of City Hall is the same as the street address, 104 W. 3rd Street.

The total Sales Tax Rate for the City of Grove is 9.3%.  It is broken down as follows:

4.5% - State of Oklahoma

1.4% - Delaware County

3.4% - City of Grove

An inoperative motor vehicle means a vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including, but not limited to

• Being unlicensed
• Wrecked
• Abandoned
• In state of disrepair
• Incapable of moving under its own power

At this time you are unable to set up new service on a new account or pay a deposit at the drive-thru window.

A Building Permit is required for any structural construction, alternation, remodel or reconstruction for residential, commercial and industrial including:

• Additions
• Interior remodeling which involves structural modifications
• Re-roofing and roofing projects
• Garages
• Carports
• Storage Sheds
• Storm Shelters
• Patios
• Decks
• Fence
• Pool

Activities exempt from Building Permits include painting, replacement of existing doors and windows of the same size and same operation.

For more information on Building Permit requirements please contact the Building Inspector at 918-786-6107.

Plumbing Permits are required for the installation of any plumbing work, except repairs involving only the working parts of a faucet or valve, the clearance of a stoppage, repairing leaks or replacement of defective faucets or valves provided no changes are made in the piping to the fixtures.

For more information on Plumbing Permit requirements please contact the Building Inspector at 918-786-6107.

Electrical Permits are required for installation, alteration or replacement of any electrical wiring, electrical systems or electrical devices, including but not limited to the installation of alteration of any wires or conductors for the transmission of electricity, as well as the installation or alteration of any electric fixtures, apparatus, or appliances, whether used for light, heat, or power purposes.

For more information on Electrical Permit requirements please contact the Building Inspector at 918-786-6107.

The ten percent (10%) Late Fee is added to your account the day after your due date.

The inoperable vehicle can only be stored on parked within a completely enclosed building, such as a garage.

Any contractors performing the services listed below must have a current City License prior to performing work within Grove:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Construction of any type
• Roofing

The only time city crews will cut tree limbs or brush is when they are creating a traffic hazard.

Court Costs are a mandatory fee set by the State of Oklahoma.  The Municipal Judge may dismiss the court costs under special circumstances, such as you providing you had proof of insurance or a current tag in effect at the date/time of your citation.

Traffic Signal repair and maintenance is dependent on available funding in the Street Department's budget.

Yes.  Burn permits are available daily at the Police Department. 13 E 3rd Street.

Contact the Animal Control Officer at  918-786-6967 or stop by the Animal Shelter located at 130 E. O'Daniel Parkway, Grove, OK

1. Fill out application
2. If the new owner resides in the city limits of Grove, they must supply within thirty (30) days proof of rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian
3. Pay $20 Adoption Fee
4. If the animal is not spayed or neutered, the new owner will be given a $25 certificate to go towards the procedure by a local veterinarian

View the Zoning Regulations - Chapter 3 Permitted Use Table on the City's website or contact the Planning and Zoning Department, 918-786-6107.

Grove City Pool Passes are available at City Hall after completion of the Municipal Pool Pass Application, costs are as follows:

• Individual Pass - $100.00 per person
• Family Pass - $200.00 for five family members of the same household + $10.00/additional family member of the same household
• Sr. Citizens - $75.00 per person
• Day Care Pass - $300.00 includes up to fifteen (15) individuals from the same facility + $10.00/additional individuals of the same facility

Individual Daily Rates - $4.00 per person

An area of land located within Category 1 - Responsible Growth or Category 2 - Responsible Growth Area - Wetlands Inventory of the Lake Front Resort District (LFR) and which was designed, platted, improved or being used for short and long-term occupancy by Mobile Homes, Manufactured Home or Recreational Vehicles including travel and camping trailers prior to February 4, 2014.

There is no maximum model year.  Mobile and Manufactured homes must meet the minimum standards of the Oklahoma Manufactured Home Association.  The minimum requirements can be found online in the Zoning Regulations - Chapter 5 Section 5-6 Parking of Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes.

Splash Pad is scheduled to open May 1, unless closed for maintenance and repairs. Watch the Community Center & Civic Center marquee's for any changes of opening day.