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.
There is no cost to be a member of the Law Directors 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:
September 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Private Roads & Subdivision Standards: Navigating Township and County Authority in Growing Communities
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Speaker: Austin Musser & Carly Sherman, Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
Description: As residential growth expands into unincorporated areas, townships are increasingly facing challenges related to private roads, subdivision standards, infrastructure maintenance, and overlapping regulatory authority. This session will explore how township zoning authority intersects with county subdivision regulations, common conflicts that arise during development review, and practical strategies for protecting long-term community interests.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
october 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2026 In-Person Zoning Forum
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Description: Join us for the 2026 in-person Zoning Inspectors Group Meeting held at the OTA office. Please find the tentative session topics below:
- Roundtable Discussion
- Mock Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing
- Technology Tools for Zoning Inspectors: Apps, Platforms & Field Productivity
- Building a Defensible Case: Evidence, Notices, and Documentation
- From Complaint to Closure: Managing a Zoning Enforcement Case
Lunch is included with your registration fee.
Price: $35 member / $50 non-member
November 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Agricultural Exemptions Under Ohio's Current Zoning Law
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Speaker: TBD
Description: Agricultural exemptions continue to create difficult questions for township zoning officials. This session will review the current limits of township zoning authority and examine common gray areas involving agricultural buildings, farm markets, wineries, agritourism, events, accessory activities, and commercial uses connected to agricultural property. Scenario-based examples will help attendees determine when an activity is exempt, when zoning regulations may apply and what documentation should be collected before enforcement begins.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Save The Date
- December 15, 2026 - Zoning Inspectors Webinar
- February 10-12, 2027 - OTA Winter Conference
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.