Planning & Zoning
Administrator: Rick Thielen
201 W. Indiana Avenue
Perrysburg, OH 43551
P: 419.872.8060
F: 419.872.8019
E: rthielen@ci.perrysburg.oh.us
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide the highest quality of service while faciliting the orderly development and strategic and efficient use of land; encouraging flexibility in design and choices that meet the diverse needs of the community; maintaining the integrity of and encouraging appreciation of our historical heritage and cultural resources; and supporting a sustainable local economy.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Division provide the lead role in planning and zoning activities within the City. The Division has the responsibility for providing the support for Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Historic Landmarks Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Committee of Council. The Division has the responsibility for advising on platting issues, zoning changes, variances and special uses. The Division is also responsible for coordinating the City's Geographic Information System initiative.
Responsible functions also include issuing a variety of permits, such as zoning, sidewalk, fence, sign, driveway, swimming pool, and occupancy permits. The staff is also responsible for the inspection and enforcement of all zoning laws including the Property Maintenance and Sign Ordinances, as well as sewer and water taps, and traffic counts. The staff also administers the annual sidewalk repair/replacement program.
The Division is also the point of contact for the U.S. Census data, land use data, flood plain data, State Prevailing Wage information, and the "one-stop" for all construction plan review.
The Division is the primary contact to foster and encourage economic growth within the City.
2010 Objectives
General:
1. Provide professional friendly and timely customer service.
2. Provide support to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Landmarks Commission, City Council's Planning and Zoning Committees, various Architectural Review Committees, CREADT, the Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Perrysburg Main Street, Inc., Mayor's Ad Hoc Water Committee and City Street Tree Commission.
3. Assure that memberships to all Boards, Commissions and Committees are current and complete.
4. Complete the upgrade of the computerization functions.
5. Manage the 2010 Sidewalk Repair Program.
6. Update and distribute 2010 City map.
7. Complete and administer the Ohio Coastal Management Grant.
8. Within budget constraints, evaluate organizational capacity and re-configuration and provide for succession plan.
Planning and Zoning:
9. Administer a land use plan that encourages orderly development and the strategic and efficient use of land that maintains existing community character and promotes quality growth.
10. Administer the City's Planning and Zoning Code and Building and House Code of the Codified Ordinances.
11. Address the efficient functionality of the local transportation network in a manner that balances overall mobility and access management integrity.
12. Consider the strategic extension of utility infrastructure needs.
13. Continue to facilitate the City'S 5-year Annexation Policy and Program.
14. Represent Mayor and City on TMACOG's Planning Subcommittee.
15. Complete the update of the Historic District Guidelines, Map and Inventory.
16. Facilitate and coordinate 2010 U.S. Census Program.