Engineering & Zoning
Division Contact Information:
Address: City Hall Building, 40 West Main Street, 2nd floor, 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
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 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.
PLANNING DOCUMENTS (for documents that aren't related to a specific project)
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 (updated 07/18/18)
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.
Online Map: maps.newarkohio.net
Use this online map to scroll around the city and find zoning and flood data.
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 Subdivision Ordinance (Development Regulations) - Ordinance 93-62
City Flood Insurance Ordinance - Ordinance 07-8
USPS Cluster Box Units (CBUs) Developer's Guide and Addendum
USPS Contact Information for Developers and Builders:
Michael B. Alter, Manager, Address Management Systems
1591 Dalton Ave., Rm 351B
Cincinnati, OH 45234-9321
513-684-5574
Zoning Code & Plan Approval
The Division of Zoning now has an online submital process for Zoning, Sign, and Accessory Structure Permits: please click on the appropriate link below.
Sign Permit
Standard Zoning Permit (Main Buildings)
Accessory Structure Permit
Site Improvement Review Process: PDF version
Submittal Requirements Checklist: PDF version
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
Planning Commission
Planning District Change Overview
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
Board of Zoning Appeals
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
Online Map: maps.newarkohio.net