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Oversees the development and maintenance of the city’s infrastructure. The infrastructure includes the Mansfield Lahm Airport, street resurfacing, water distribution lines, sanitary and storm sewer collection systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and traffic signalization. The department manages approximately $10 to 13 million of capital improvements within the city each year.

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City/County Planning Offices
Maps
Land Development Services
Responsible for planning and providing regulations relating to the platting of all lands within the city, making regulations as to the manner in which streets and other public ways shall be graded and improved as well as regulating the manner and extent to which water, sewer, and other utility mains, piping or other facilities shall be installed. Additionally, the Planning Division also engages in and maintains the strategic and capital plans for the city.
The Urbana Zoning and Compliance Department ensures land use conforms to local regulations, town zoning regulations are beneficial, development and redevelopment of community. Also provides nuisance and code enforcement.

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Public Nuisance Reporting
Building Code Enforcement/Appeals
City/County Planning Offices
Community Economic Development and Finance
Zoning
The Engineering Department oversees the design and construction of public works infrastructure relating to streets, drainage, storm and sanitary sewer. The Department manages the Capital Improvements Programs for Streets, Storm and Sewer, and oversees infrastructure for development. The Department also manages traffic and transportation engineering including signals, signage, and traffic and speed studies. The Engineering Department also houses the City Zoning Department.
Provides long-range guidelines for land-use, housing, and socio-economic activities in Akron. Prepares land use plans/development controls for newly annexed areas of the city; completes renewal plans for housing rehabilitation projects; monitors and updates changes in vacant industrial and commercial land and building surveys; identifies and corrects land use in the city by ward. Works with Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Summit County Public Health to assure maintenance of Section 8 assisted properties.
County Engineer is responsible for construction and maintenance of the county's highways, bridges, and drainage systems.
Engaged with the built environment, undertaking plans and projects that enhance the physical character of our neighborhoods, districts and areas. Prepares area and neighborhood plans, and promotes their implementation, recommends changes to zoning codes to implement plans and maintain pace with changing development patterns and trends.
Implements programs and activities under the federally funded Community Development Program and other funding sources through land acquisition, relocation, land marketing and new home construction through the non-profit Urban Neighborhood Development Corporation (UNDC).
Implements plans, designs, and construction of the public improvement projects of the City of Akron.
Engineer's Office has jurisdiction as the elected official overseeing the County Engineer's Office, the County Highway Department, and the Tax Map Department.
Planning office on issues of transportation and land use.

County government agency responsible for development and redevelopment. Divisions include: Buildings and Inspections, Community Development, Community Planning, Development Services, and Stormwater and Infrastructure.

Provides planning, reviewing, and approval for all minor and major land subdivisions in Clermont County.
Administers the Licking County subdivision regulation, reviews and updates zoning resolutions and maps for townships and municipalities, assists in the evaluation of land annexations, and provides long-range planning for townships and villages. The office also administers the flood plain regulations, soil erosion & stormwater regulations, and access management regulations.
Engineer's Office has jurisdiction as the elected official overseeing the County Engineer's Office, the County Highway Department, and the Tax Map Department. Also oversees maintenance of county roads and streets before, during and after a major snowfall. This includes patching potholes and snow clearance. Complaints or questions regarding any of these areas may be made by calling the office.
Provides services to the county primarily overseeing the County Tax Map Department and the County Highway Maintenance Department.
Office is responsible for housing the vast majority of maps and infrastructure construction plans within the City. We maintain current city maps of all types, including zoning maps, flood zone maps, and ward & precinct maps. We also are involved with all aspects of the City's infrastructure, from plan reviews by residential and commercial developers, plan design for our own projects, construction inspection, and project administration and record keeping. We work with nearly every City division to provide technical assistance on their projects or mapping needs.
Development and Planning coordinates the activities of the Pickaway County Planning Commissions; administers economic development tax incentive programs including enterprise zones and community redevelopment area agreements; assists with local and regional land-use planning activities; assists the general public and development community with understanding and compliance with development regulations; assists the county building department with the National Flood Insurance Program; and, manages activities as assigned by the Pickaway County Board of Commissioners.
Manages, plans, and implements services for the Public Service Department in the City of Akron.
Negotiates collective bargaining agreements with city employees, oversees employment contracts on behalf of the city, and handles day to day labor issues between the unions and the City of Akron.
The Engineering Department oversees the design and construction of public works infrastructure relating to streets, drainage, storm and sanitary sewer. The Department manages the Capital Improvements Programs for Streets, Storm and Sewer, and oversees infrastructure for development. The Department also manages traffic and transportation engineering including signals, signage, and traffic and speed studies. The Engineering Department also houses the City Zoning Department.
Works with developers, realtors, and the business community to actively promote and facilitated development efforts. Formulates, establishes, and administrates land use policy and zoning and subdivision regulations. Provides financial and technical assistance for the physical improvement of qualified residential properties within the City. Administers the City's Housing Code in order to ensure that residential properties are properly maintained.

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Business Recruitment and Attraction
Building Code Information
City/County Planning Offices
Zoning
Prepares and maintains a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, and measures progress toward its goals by collecting detailed statistics on recycling and solid waste disposal. Promotes recycling, reuse, and reduction of solid waste through educational and informational programs, support of recycling businesses and organizations, and the direct operation and/or support of actual collection events and programs.
Prepares annual and 5-year Capital Investment and Community Development budgets. Provides access to statistical data, archival and historical records/maps, aerial photography, and wetlands and flood plain information. Answers general public information questions on area demographics.
he Building and Zoning Department is responsible for overseeing community development, maintaining the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan, participation in the local Metropolitan Planning Organization and maintaining the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The department is also responsible for the review and approval of development plans, for the issuance of zoning permits, general inspections for compliance and enforcement of zoning and utility ordinances and for complaint investigation and resolution.