The City's Zoning and Subdivision Regulations make up Chapter 7 of the City's ordinances. These regulations are the City's primary tools for implementing the land use goals and policies described in the Comprehensive Guide. The Planning Commission is the main advisory board on planning and zoning issues. The Commission is composed of one City Council member and six local citizens appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission holds public hearings on issues such as Zoning Ordinance text amendments, rezonings, special use permits, variances, vacation of public streets and alleys, and the subdivision of land.
Meetings are open to the public, and interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend.
Community Development staff are responsible for analyzing issues related to planning and zoning, and for preparing information for the Planning Commission and City Council to consider in the decision-making process. Staff are also responsible for providing information to local citizens, developers, and other interested parties regarding the City's land use policies and particular properties within the City. All inquiries regarding special assessments should be made to the City of Worthington. All records regarding special assessments are maintained with the City of Worthington. Do not rely on the county, a realtor, nor a financial institution to provide information regarding special assessments levied upon any property within the City of Worthington.