Zoning Inspectors Group
Zoning Inspectors Group training opportunities.
The Ohio Township Association's Zoning Inspectors Group meets quarterly and combines networking with education. The informal group was formed at the request of OTA members; it does not operate by a set of bylaws and has no governing board.
The Zoning Inspectors meet monthly, and meetings combine networking with educational information. The Zoning Inspectors Group is also a great resource to ask questions of counterparts.
Join
There is no cost to be a member of the Zoning Inspectors Group, but there is a cost to attend the training. Membership in the OTA provides a reduction in training fees. The list of members is maintained by OTA staff. If you want to be placed on the list, please email Michael Zaky.
Upcoming Workshops:
Site Plan Reviews: When They are Needed and How to Process Them
March 20, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: Zoning Inspectors Group
Speaker: Jacob Barnes, Planning Director, Springfield Township, Lucas County
Description: This session will discuss the importance of an efficient site plan review process for townships of all sizes. We will look at the process and share tips to make it beneficial for the applicant and the township.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Zoning Roundtable
April 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: Zoning Inspectors Group
Moderator: Michael Zaky, Director of Education & Events, Ohio Township Association
Description: This roundtable will offer an opportunity to openly discuss common issues that come up within your townships and how you handle them.
Price: Free
Development Disasters and How to Defend Against Them
May 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: Zoning Inspectors Group
Speaker: Jacob Barnes, Planning Director, Springfield Township, Stark County
Description: Vacant, failed, or fledgling development projects can create countless issues for townships, including poor maintenance, incomplete infrastructure, stormwater management impacts, and declining property values in the surrounding community. This session will explore how an approved, compliant land development plan can fail and what townships can do to protect themselves.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Dates are subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event for the most updated information. For any questions, please contact Michael Zaky.