City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission reviews all plans for public buildings or public works projects referenced in the Lima Comprehensive Plan. The Commission is composed of the Mayor and four residents of the City appointed by the Mayor.

Ohio law requires all public projects to be reviewed by the City Planning Commission which must approve the "...location, character, and extent..." of the project. The Commission hears all requests for zoning reclassifications and forwards a recommendation to City Council. The City Planning Commission is also empowered to review and approve all subdivision plats within the city limits. .

Meetings of the City Planning Commission are open to the public and held at 4:00 PM in the Lima Municipal Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month if required.

If you have questions or wish to learn more about Lima's City Planning Commission you may contact the Department of Community Development, Lima Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801, (419) 221-5146.

Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Lima is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Adjustment and City Planning Commission either as a full member (in case of vacancy) or alternate (in case of need for a quorum).  Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and are kept on active file for three (3) years.

Application forms are available at the Dept. of Community Development (or click here for a downloadable PDF copy).  You may drop off or mail out the completed application to:  Department of Community Development, 50 town Square, Lima, Ohio  45801.