The
Planning Director for the
City of Troy is Mr. Mark Cundiff.
The Planning
and Zoning Department is located in the south annex of City
Hall at 102 South Market Street, Troy, OH 45373. The phone number is (937) 339-9481.
The fax number is (937) 339-9341.
The major functions of
this department are:
Planning:
Planning efforts are undertaken to allow a
community to step back, take a look at itself, and form ideas on its future.
Troy has recognized the need for planning its development. A master plan was
updated in 1989, which provides an in-depth look at Troy's development pattern
as it relates to soil characteristics, flood plains, land use changes and other
physical resource information. Demographic, economic, recreational,
transportation and public utility and housing trends are also reviewed
concerning their impact on Troy's future development pattern. Emphasis is also
placed upon the development of suitability of existing vacant areas in and
around the community.
The City's planning efforts provide
a basis for the maintenance and strengthening of property values by minimizing
land use conflicts and encouraging stabilization of neighborhood environments.
Areas slated for change also have a framework in which day-to-day decisions can
be evaluated.
Zoning:
Another major function related to
planning is zoning. Zoning
classifies various parcels of land into specific classifications within the city. Each
classification represents a list of permitted uses along with regulations on what the land
can or cannot be used for. Following a comprehensive plan, zoning regulations are enacted
to protect property within the community from negative economic, physical, social impacts
of other neighboring land uses.
The new Zoning Code became effective
January 1, 2000. The zoning regulations can be found in text in the Troy
Codified Ordinance and the classifications are mapped on the official zoning map.
Some of the daily zoning responsibilities include reviewing site plans and information
for conformance to zoning regulations and then issuing the necessary zoning permit.
Examples of information reviewed include: building setbacks, minimum lot size, number of
required parking spaces, landscape and buffer requirements, sign requirements, floodway
zones, historical area, zoning appeals, rezoning, and annexations.
Another duty
of the
department are inspections to insure that all approved plans are within
compliance.
Property Maintenance:
Enforcement of the Property Maintenance Codes
(Housing Code) establishes the minimum requirements and standards for the
protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare. These regulations are
administered to all existing structures, residential and nonresidential and on
all existing premises thus fixing the responsibility for compliance with the
owners and occupants. Non-compliance of the code may result in penalties imposed
by the courts.
The Planning and
Zoning
Department also
provides staff review and administrative support to the Planning Commission and
the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Mr. Cundiff may be reached at
mark.cundiff@troyohio.gov .
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