Responsible for the enforcement of the various building codes and ordinances relating to the construction, alteration, repair of, addition to, and demolition of buildings, houses, garages, sheds fences, and other structures in the city.

Enforces property maintenance ordinances for the City of Mansfield. Investigates complaints of litter, junk and trash, high grass (weeds), parking in front yards, inoperable or wrecked vehicles on properties in the city limits. Issues, inspects new construction permits, demolition permits, electrical permits, etc. for the City of Mansfield.

Issues the following licenses: Bicycle Licenses, Burglar Alarm Licenses for business and residential use, Ambulance, Emergency Medical Technician, Arcade/Pool Room, Boxing/Wrestling, Carnival, Circus, Day Labor Pool, Discontinuing Business Sale, Drug Paraphernalia, Firearms Dealer, Garbage/Rubbish Haulers, Gasoline Pumps, Ice Cream Itinerant Retailer, Massage Parlor, Masseur/Masseuse, Itinerant Retailer, Phrenology, Promoter (Boxing/Wrestling), Roller Skating Rink, Secondhand Dealer, Shooting Galleries, Taxi Cab/Transportation Company, and Tow Truck.

The County Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair 354 miles of county roads and 902 county bridges and culverts. The Engineer's staff is always available to address public concerns regarding the county's roads and bridges.

COVID-19 Temporary Message: Please visit the Ashtabula County Government's Coronavirus Information website page for the most up-to-date building and service policies per department. Website link: https://www.co.ashtabula.oh.us/coronavirus

Oversize vehicle permit application is available on the website.