Miami University

Office of Off-Campus Affairs

Neighborhood Issues

Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us everyday.
—Sally Koch

A city’s neighborhood streets are filled with houses, but it’s the people who provide special touches and care to transform houses into homes. When homes are welcoming, there is a feeling of comfort and security in the neighborhood.

Good neighbors know each other.
Good Neighbors are kind and friendly to each other.
Good Neighbors know how their actions affect the lives of others around them.
Good Neighbors know and care about the special needs of others next door, across the street, or down the block.
Good Neighbors take pride in their own property.
Good Neighbors respect the property of others.
Good Neighbors watch out for each other and each other’s property.
When Good Neighbors watch out for each other, it helps others feel safe.
Caring Good Neighbors create respectful neighborhoods and strong communities.
Fortunate Neighborhoods are places where people know and respect each other so well that they can easily discuss and solve any problems that arise.

Neighborhoods are other ways that residents share space. Respect for people and property allow ALL residents to share space successfully.
For most people, a house is the biggest investment they will ever make.
Many people invest enormous time and energy to beautify their property by special care of the yard, shrubs and trees, flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Many people have adorned houses with special decorations and ornamentations.
RESPECT the property of others.

Oxford laws expect that residents will appropriately respect the property of others.
NO EXCUSE is justifiable to damage or vandalize other’s property.
Please call the appropriate resources to report and help stop unlawful behavior.

Where will you routinely park your car?
Is there a space provided in your location for each tenant who will be bringing a car? Who will determine who gets to use the spaces available?
Is a special parking pass required for your complex or your street?
Will you need to park on the street?

There is a 72-Hour Parking Limit in Oxford. Cars parked on city streets must be moved every 72 hours.
No cars can be parked on Snow Routes when 3 inches of snow has accumulated.
Some Oxford streets are designated as Residential Permit Parking (RPP). Signs clearly denote the boundaries of the residential parking zones as well as the restricted hours of parking.
Guest passes are provided to every residence on the street. Visitors must obtain a guest pass from the resident they are visiting to park on the street.

Special steps designed for safety should be taken when leaving town and Parking During Breaks.