Mission

The mission of the Centerville Planning Department is to prepare, maintain and enforce the City’s land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and also provide for and guide the physical growth and development of the City.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, analysis, preparation, and recommendation of all land use legislation pending before the City Council.
• Provide support to the Centerville Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review (BAR) and other land use boards or task forces created by the City Council.
• Provide residents and the general public with assistance regarding planning, zoning and subdivision questions.
• Implement the combined City of Centerville and Washington Township comprehensive plan, Create the Vision.
• Evaluate and report upon community statistics and trends in land use theory and practice.
• Prepare and maintain various maps for the City including the Street Map, Address Map and Zoning Map.

Zoning Flyer

Online Application Portal

Applicants may now apply and pay online for many of the City’s permits. The online guide has several resources for how to access the site and information about the permitting process. Please access the site here. An applicant needs to create an account on the website and can track the status through the application process. The application is not considered complete until all fees and application materials are submitted. Please note that if you need a building permit, you should apply for that at the same time through the portal.

Application Portal User Guide

Planning and Zoning cases, Record Plats and Appeal applications must be applied for in person. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Centerville Planning Department at (937) 428-4760.

Contact

Planning Department
Centerville Municipal Building
100 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville OH 45458
(937) 433-7151
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
planning@centervilleohio.gov

Pamphlets and Guides

Below are guides with general rules and guidelines for fences, accessory structures, temporary signs, and new business occupancy in the City of Centerville. Please refer to these before starting a project:

• Unified Development Ordinance (online version) - adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
• Variance Process
• Fences
• Accessory Structures (sheds, garages, decks, pools, etc.)
• Temporary Signs
• New Business Occupancy
• Rental Property Inspection
• Recreational Vehicle

Below is an application and reference guide to be licensed as a Mobile Food Vendor in the City of Centerville:

• Quick Reference Guide to Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
• Mobile Food Vendor Application

Interactive Map

Below is a dynamic mapping application with the Parcel ID number and zoning district for each City parcel.

Interactive Zoning Map

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