In support of City Council, the Zoning Department enforces the City of Northwood Zoning Code adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, prosperity and welfare within the Municipality.

Responsibilities

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for reviewing new development plans, issuing permits and inspecting properties for compliance with the City of Northwood Zoning Code.  The department also works with the Planning Commission to review new industrial and commercial development, along with residential subdivisions, conditional uses and makes zoning change recommendations.  Variance requests and appeals of the Zoning Code are presented by the department to the Board of Zoning Appeals.  Department personnel also attend meetings and provide assistance, as needed, to the Economic Development Committee.

Central Business District Documents Effective January 2008

Central Business District Diagrams

Proposed Central Business District Map

Kimberly Grames
Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Coordinator
Phone: 419-693-9329
Fax: 419-693-3603
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Resident/Citizen Comment/Problem Form
May be Faxed, E-Mailed or Mailed to City Administrator

Links of Interest & More

Wales Road Overpass Projected Construction Picture

2011 Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning Commission Meeting Dates & Deadlines

Wood County Economic Development Commission

Wood County Building Inspection

Wood County Health Department

2009 Planning & Zoning Report

City of Northwood Official Zoning Map

City of Northwood Zoning Code