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Developmental Controls

The Commission assists member political subdivisions in monitoring, reviewing and approving development activities within Allen County, and establishing regulatory controls to minimize any adverse environmental and/or economic effects of development. The LACRPC assists member governments in the development and administration of county subdivision regulations, stormwater regulations, local zoning ordinances/ resolutions and floodplain management regulations. The Commission has a collaborative relationship with other local agencies involved in the development process including:

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Subdivision Regulations

The LACRPC is the agency responsible for facilitating the major and minor subdivision processes within the unincorporated areas of Allen County. The purpose of providing for and administrating such regulatory processes is to provide for the harmonious development of Allen County by:

  1. Furthering the orderly configuration and use of land according to its capability and suitability
  2. Facilitating the adequate provision for transportation, water, sewage, drainage, schools, parks, playgrounds and other public requirements
  3. Accommodating the further subdivision of tracts into smaller parcels of land

The Regional Planning Commission will continue to administer the review and processing of all subdivision applications and the transference of land subject to the provisions and territorial limitations of the Allen County Subdivision Regulations.

Zoning Assistance

Amanda Zoning Resolution

American Zoning Resolution

Auglaize Zoning Resolution

Jackson Zoning Resolution

Marion Zoning Resolution

Perry Zoning Resolution

Richland Zoning Resolution

Shawnee Zoning Resolution

Spencer Zoning Resolution

Sugar Creek Zoning Resolution

Since its inception, the Commission has provided technical assistance in the preparation, interpretation and enactment of zoning resolutions to the unincorporated political subdivisions within Allen County as required under Chapter 519 of the Ohio Revised Code. The LACRPC will assist member political subdivisions in the review, development and revision of zoning regulations in order to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and measured manner. The Commission has most recently provided technical assistance in the preparation of major revisions of zoning resolutions to several member political subdivisions including American, Perry and Richland townships.

Floodplain Management

In order to promote public health, safety and general welfare, and minimize public and private loss due to flood conditions in specific areas, the Board of Allen County Commissioners pursuant to authorization contained in Sections 307.37 and 307.85 of the Ohio Revised Code, adopted a Resolution on November 13, 1989 to implement the Floodplain Management Regulations for the unincorporated areas of the County. The LACRPC has been delegated the responsibility for administering the Allen County Floodplain Management Regulations which govern development related activities within the flood hazard areas of the unincorporated portions of Allen County.

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130 West North Street
Lima, Ohio 45801-4311
Phone: (419) 228-1836
Fax: (419) 228-3891

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