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Covington Planning Commission


Overview

The Planning Commission has the general authority as stated in ORC Chapters 711 and 713, to review and approve plans for unsubdivided property, and all proposals for minor and major subdivisions of the Village. The Commission is generally responsible for creating and modifying the Master Plan of streets and zoning throughout the Village, and for reviewing specific preliminary development plans in the specific zoning districts of the Village.

The Planning Commission also manages the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Comprehensive Plan for the Village.

Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission meets at 7:00 P.M. the 4th Monday of each month, if there are requests under consideration.

Applications

  • Rezoning | To change the zoning of a property from one district to another.
  • Planned Development | Preliminary and Final Development Plan Process.
  • Site Plan Review | For approval under Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Subdivision | Minor and Major Subdivision process.  Must meet subdivision regulations.
  • Text Amendment | Contact the Village Administrator to discuss what text you want amended.

Please refer to the Applications page to download an application for Planning Commission consideration.

Commission Members

Under ORC 713.01, the Village has setup a Planning Commission consistent of five members.

  • Lee Harmon, Mayor – For length of term (through 2027)
  • Amy Welborn, Council Member – For length of term (2022-2025)
  • Two Citizens of the Village
  • Derrick Shively (Term thru 2029) Appointed January 21st 2025 – Mayoral
  • Phil Renner – (Term thru 2027) Appointed January 21st 2025 – Mayoral
  • David Besecker (County Resident), appointed by the Mayor (Term thru 2031) Appointed January 21st 2025

 

 

GOVERNMENT CENTER

VILLAGE OF COVINGTON
1 South High Street,
Covington, Ohio 45318
Phone: 937-473-3420
For Emergencies Call 911
Contact Information

DEPARTMENTS

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  • Village Council Agendas / Minutes
  • Ordinances and Resolutions
  • Utility Documents
  • Tax Department and Documents
  • Permits & Applications
  • General Village Policies & Procedures
  • Village Fee Schedule
  • Miscellaneous Documents

VILLAGE OF COVINGTON

GOVERNMENT CENTER
1 South High Street
Covington, Ohio 45318
Phone: 937-473-3420

POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 South High Street
Covington, Ohio 45318
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Phone: 937-473-2102
Office Fax: 937-473-3853



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