Hamilton County Planning and Zoning

Rural Zoning Commission

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The Rural Zoning Commission (RZC) serves the Board of County Commissioners by administering and enforcing zoning in four townships, or parts thereof, and by providing contract services to a number of townships and villages in Hamilton County. The Commission itself is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding zone amendments and makes final determinations on Planned Unit Developments. The Commission consists of five members from the areas under County Zoning, and one alternate, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Zoning Resolution is interpreted and enforced by the office of the County Zoning Inspector. The Zoning Inspectors are administratively a part of the RZC staff, but are appointed by the County Commissioners. Duties of the RZC administrative staff and Zoning Inspectors include:

Coordinating zoning amendment review and scheduling of Public Hearings
Presenting amendment and other zoning requests before the Regional Planning Commission, Rural Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Board of County Commissioners
Maintaining official maps and files
Assisting the public with zoning information
Reviewing all building permits for zoning compliance
Issuing Zoning Certificates and Final Zoning Inspections Certificates for all building permits
Conducting field inspections on reported zoning violations
Abating zoning violations through due process
Maintaining complaint and abatement records
Updating the zoning regulations

NOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING before the Rural Zoning Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Miami Township Administration Building, 3780 Shady Lane, North Bend, Ohio 45052 on a zoning plan for the unzoned portions of Precincts B & C, Miami Township, Hamilton County, Ohio . Plans will be available for viewing starting at 6:00 pm and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Plans are currently available for review by clicking the links below and also can be found at the offices of the Rural Zoning Commission located at 138 E. Court Street Room 801, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Please call 946-4550 for more information.