Development Services

The Development Services Department oversees and enforces Washington Township's Zoning Resolution, the legal document that controls and coordinates land use in the unincorporated section of the Township. Staff members also enforce the Township's property maintenance code and the state of Ohio's nuisance abatement standards for high weeds and grass.

Zoning inspectors regularly take their services on the road in order to provide a high level of customer service and a proactive approach to enforcement. Their goal is to identify violations before neighbors need to call. Inspectors provide assistance in a wide range of areas – from zoning violations and high grass to zoning permits. 

Residents or businesses are encouraged to use our online portal to access the different resources that the Development Services Department offers, including planning and zoning operations, ribbon cutting or groundbreaking requests, code enforcement, and more.

A variety of home and garden projects require a permit or must adhere to zoning requirements. If you're unsure about requirements for your project, contact the Development Services Department at 937-433-0152.

Summary of Services

The Development Services Department is home to the Township's planning and zoning enforcement staff, as well as GIS and information technology services. Assistance is provided in these areas:

• Zoning inspection and enforcement

• Comprehensive planning

• Nuisance abatement

• Zoning certificates for signs and buildings

• Residential and commercial site plans

• Streetscape enhancement guidelines

• Zoning applications, maps, and resolutions 

Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update

The Washington Township Board of Trustees updated its Comprehensive Land Use Plan on March 3, 2025. Community input was a vital part of the process, and ultimately, all the feedback collected from residents, through both the survey and the open house, was used to help guide land use policy, funding, resource decisions, and infrastructure.

Development Services Staff

• Zoning Inspector: Andy Rice

• Zoning Inspector: David Wolford

• Township Planner: James Metz

• Development Director: Ryan Lee