Department of Engineering & Zoning

Engineering & Zoning

The Division of Engineering is located on the second floor of City Hall and is responsible for housing the vast majority of maps and infrastructure construction plans within the City. We maintain current city maps of all types, including zoning maps, flood zone maps, and ward & precinct maps. We also are involved with all aspects of the City’s infrastructure, from plan reviews by residential and commercial developers, plan design for our own projects, construction inspection, and project administration and record keeping. We work with nearly every City division to provide technical assistance on their projects or mapping needs.

The City Engineer’s office is the contact for all items related to the City of Newark Zoning Code and Flood Ordinance. In addition to zoning permits, the Division of Engineering also issues demolition, use of public right-of-way, and curb cuts or driveway permits.

City Hall Building

40 West Main Street, 2nd fl. Newark OH, 43055

Main Engineering Phone:

(740) 670-7727

Zoning Phone:

(740) 670-7729

Fax: (740) 349-5911

Office Hours:

8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays

Zoning/Planning/BZA Fees Effective 11/1/23

Zoning Permits:

Residential:
- New Build $225
- Addition $50
Commercial:
- New build $500
- Addition $150
Accessory Structures $30

Sign Permits:

Sign Face Area = 1-40 Sq. Ft. $145
Sign Face Area = 41-300 Sq. Ft. $225

Board of Zoning Appeals:

Appeal/Variance
- Residential (1 & 2 Family Dwellings) $75
- Commercial or Multi-Family Dwellings $200
Off-Premise Variable Message Sign $150

Planning Commission:

Lot Split/Combination/Re-Plat $50
Zoning District Change $300
Site Plan Review $0
Planned Unit Development Preliminary Review $300
Planned Unit Development Final Review $300

Demolition:

Residential $75
Commercial $150
Accessory Structure $25

Flood Plain Development:

Application $50
Variance $200

Miscellaneous:

Change of Use $0
Temporary Structure/Storage Unit/Pod/Bin Permit $30

Right of Way & Curb Cut/Driveway Applications, Newark Standard Drawings

Street Resurfacing

2023 Street Resurfacing Map and List

Below is the 2023 Street Resurfacing Map and List. This project entails 8.4 miles of paving with an overall budget of $1.6 Million. The project will be completed no later than the fall of 2023.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission considers applications for land use, zoning classifications or districts and review and recommends legislation, rules and regulations on all matters of municipal planning, land use, and zoning classification. Learn More here

Planning District Change Overview
Zoning District Change Application: PDF version
Lot Split/Lot Combination Application: PDF version

Zoning Code & Plan Approval

The Division of Zoning now has an online submittal process for Zoning, Sign, and Accessory Structure Permits. Please click on the appropriate link below

SIGN PERMIT
ZONING PERMIT (new dwelling, room additions, porch w/roof, change of occupancy)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PERMIT (fence, shed, detached garage, pools, decks, etc.)
Site Improvement Review Process: PDF version
Submittal Requirements Checklist: PDF version
Site Improvements, Fence & Sign Application: PDF version
Supplemental Sign Application: PDF version
Temporary Sign Application: PDF version
Demolition Application: PDF version

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Board of Zoning Appeals considers appeals for exceptions to and variances in the application of resolutions, ordinances, regulations, other legislative measures and administrative determinations governing zoning in the City. Learn more here.

Temporary Board of Zoning District Revision Application: PDF version
Board of Zoning Appeals Application: PDF version
BZA Application Instructions: PDF version
Maps
Latest construction updates

Related Ordinances

Why Roundabouts?

SAFEST FORM OF INTERSECTION CONTROL AVAILABLE:

35% Reduction in total crashes
76% Reduction in injury crashes
81% Reduction in fatal crashes
30-40% Reduction in pedestrian crashes

Compared to signalized intersections, as published in NCHRP Report 572, Roundabouts in the United States, Transportation Research Board, 2007

WHY ARE THEY SAFER?

Severe crash types nearly eliminated (no head-on, angle, and left turn crashes)
Fewer conflict points (vehicles and pedestrians) (less conflict = less crash potential)
Vehicle speeds are reduced through geometry (slower speeds = decrease in crash severity)
Shorter pedestrian crossing widths (less time in street = less potential for crash)
No ability to speed up to “beat the light”
No red light running
No left turn crossing conflicts (with pedestrians and opposing traffic)
Driver’s attention is focused on the roadway, not up at traffic signals

EFFICIENT

Keep traffic moving
Shorter delays and queues
Signals are much less efficient during off-peak times (waiting at red light with no conflicting traffic)

COSTS

Cheaper than signals when planned with roadway reconstruction work and built within existing right-of-way
Signals have added monthly electrical bills
Signals have added maintenance costs (see below)

MAINTENANCE

Little maintenance required (landscaping and signage only)
Signals require annual inspections
Signals require equipment repairs and upgrades
Signals can malfunction and are subject to power outages

GREEN

Less air and noise pollution (less stop and start)
Less energy consumption (gas for cars and electricity from signals)
Landscaping opportunities

HOW TO DRIVE SINGLE LANE ROUNDABOUTS:

Yield to pedestrians at the entering crosswalk
Yield to traffic inside the roundabout (look left)
Yield to pedestrians at the exiting crosswalk

LICKING COUNTY BUILDING CODE

Licking County Building Code Department is the agency responsible for the enforcement of residential and commercial building codes within the City of Newark. Please call 740-349-6671, or visit www.lcounty.com/BuildingCode for details.