MISSION: To coordinate land use planning and zoning administration efforts in Sylvania Township for the purpose of maintaining the high quality of life currently enjoyed by its residents, promoting a diverse housing stock, preserving existing unique environmental resources and promoting the future social, economic, and environmental sustainability of the greater Sylvania community.

 

1.) Initiate planning for the 5 year update of the Land Use Plan.
2.) Promote environmentally sustainable development practices and procedures.
3.) Insure Zoning Enforcement is fair and uniformly applied.
4.) Continue to work towards completion of the Document Scanning Project.
5.) Continue to improve Planning and Zoning Department technical reporting capabilities utilizing

      GIS / Digital technology.
6.) Purchase and implement upgrades for Zone Pro (SQL) software.

OBJECTIVES:
1.) Develop an RFQ for the 2012 Land Use Plan Update.
2.) Continue to amend the Zoning Resolution to address existing deficiencies in landscaping/
      screening provisions, site design, signage and parking standards and create a natural
      resource overlay in the upcoming year.
3.) Explore the creation of collaborative planning programs with adjacent governments
      where mutual planning opportunities may exist.
4.) Improve the technical reporting and monitoring capabilities of the Planning and Zoning
     Department where practical and cost effective.
5.) Maintain planning and zoning training opportunities for the upcoming year. 
6.) Implement new computer system to enhance service capabilities and efficiencies of the
     department.
 

1.) Once the  Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is finalized, initiate the consultant selection

      process for the Land Use Plan Update.
2.) Seek training opportunities for staff regarding GIS computer mapping and Zone-Pro software

      to improve technical capabilities of the department.
3.) Utilize primary and secondary educational resources when practical, in achieving departmental

      training objectives.
4.) Continue to initiate Zoning Resolution Text Amendments where required.
5.) Establish a working group, made up of local government representatives, to pursue possible

      joint applications for planning grants.
6.) Develop educational training programs for members of the Zoning Commission, Board of

      Zoning Appeals, Board of Trustees as well as Planning/Zoning Department staff.