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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Civil Engineering services that promote public health, safety, and welfare. Activities include: storm sewer system and drainage; sanitary sewer system; water distribution system; road construction and rehabilitation; traffic engineering; bridge inspection and rehabilitation; construction management and inspection; mapping; parcels, public right of way and easements; residential subdivision review; commercial development review; engineering permits; Community Development Block Grants; Ohio Public Works Commission Grants; regulatory compliance and coordination.

Engineer's Office has jurisdiction as the elected official overseeing the County Engineer's Office, the County Highway Department, and the Tax Map Department.

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.

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.

Engineer's Office has jurisdiction as the elected official overseeing the County Engineer's Office, the County Highway Department, and the Tax Map Department.

Manages, plans, and implements services for the Public Service Department in 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.

Responsible for managing current and future land uses, facilitating business development, enforcing the City's Zoning Code, and issuing sign and home occupation permits.

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 adminstration and record keeping. We work with nearly every City division to provide technical assistance on their projects or mapping needs.

Provides services to the county primarily overseeing the County Tax Map Department and the County Highway Maintenance Department.

Implements plans, designs, and construction of the public improvement projects of the City of Akron.

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 insure that residential properties are properly maintained.