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The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for the enforcement of all aspects of the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code contains a variety of regulations found in Part Eleven (http://www.conwaygreene.com/canalwinchester) of the Canal Winchester Codified Ordinances. However, common violations include properties with weeds and high grass, property maintenance violations, right-of-way obstructions, trailers/commercial vehicles in residential districts and illegal signs.

If you would like to file a complaint regarding a Zoning Code violation, please contact

Zoning Officer: Chad Flowers	cflowers@canalwinchesterohio.gov
Phone: 614.837.7501 Fax: 614.837.0145

		How a Complaint is processed:
1)		A complaint is filed with the Planning and Zoning Division
2)		A staff member inspects the subject property to confirm there is a violation of the Zoning Code.
3)		The property owner, and tenant if one exists, receive a courtesy notification of the Zoning Code violation. The notification includes the location of the property, nature of the violation, contact information and a date for the violator to remedy the violation.
4)		The property is then re-inspected by a staff member on the date indicated in the courtesy letter.
5)		If the violation continues to persist, a formal certified letter is sent to the property owner, and tenant if one exists. In addition, the certified letter specifies that the violation must be remedied within 5-days of the receipt of the certified letter and indicates possible penalties for the stated violation.
6)		If the violation still continues after the 5-day period, the city has the option to summon the violator into Mayors Court for a Magistrate to rule on the violation. In some instances, such as weeds or high grass on private property, the city may forgo summonsing the violator into Mayor's Court and instead contact a service to remove the weeds or cut the high grass. The bill for this service is assessed to the property owners property taxes through the applicable county auditors office.
In certain instances, usually where public health is an issue or if the violation is a repeat from a previous violation, the zoning enforcement process is abbreviated by skipping the courtesy letter and follow-up inspection steps.