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 adminstration 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 now 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.
For assistance, please call (740) 670-7727.
Right of Way / Curb Cuts / Standard Drawings
Right-of-Way Permit Form (1/7/09)
Application for a Curb Cut or Driveway Permit
Newark Standard Drawings (6/27/08)
Zoning Information & Resources
Please note: The 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.
The City Engineer's office is now the contact for all items related to the City of Newark Zoning Code and Flood Ordinance. Please call (740) 670-7727 for assistance.
Below are documents related to the Zoning Code. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Related Ordinances
City Zoning Code - Ordinance 08-33 (Updated 5/4/09)
City Zoning Map
City Subdivision Ordinance (Development Regulations) - Ordinance 93-62
City Flood Insurance Ordinance - Ordinance 07-8
Zoning Code & Plan Approval
Site Improvements, Fence & Sign Application: Word version PDF version
-application for building additions, alterations, new construction, change of
occupancy/use, signs (up to 2), and fencing
Supplemental Sign Application: Word version PDF version
-supplemental application for signs (if more than 2)
-please complete both site improvement and supplement sign forms
Temporary Sign Application: PDF version
Demolition Application: Word version PDF version
-application needed prior to demolition of buildings
Board & Commission Applications
Zoning District Change Application: Word version PDF version
-application for zoning district changes & annexation/new zoning district establishment
-reviewed by Planning Commission
Lot Split/Lot Combination Application: Word version PDF version
-application for lot splits and lot combinations
-reviewed by Planning Commission
Temporary Board of Zoning District Revision Application: Word version PDF version
-application for revising zoning districts established by new code (5/5/09-12/5/10)
Board of Zoning Appeals Application: Word version PDF version
-application for variances and conditional uses
-BZA Application Instructions
Additional Links
Planning Commission
Temporary Board of Zoning District Revision
Board of Zoning Appeals
City of Newark, Ohio Construction Updates Facebook Page