Planning & Development

200 South Hamilton, Gahanna, OH 43230 | (614) 342-4015 | Fax (614) 342-4100
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Planning   Zoning   Building    Economic Development
     
About the Department of Planning & Development
Gahanna offers a special quality of life that makes it a great community to call home for you, your family, and your business. The mission of Gahanna's Planning & Development Department is to reaffirm and strengthen this quality of life through community and economic development projects. The Planning & Development department consists of professionals specializing in building regulation, zoning, planning, economic development, code enforcement and program administration all working together to serve the needs of the Gahanna community.

Economic Development Division
Bringing in new companies and helping our existing local businesses grow serves Gahanna through increased jobs and economic growth. Through targeted initiatives and programs, our Economic Development Division strives to grow Gahanna’s economic base through business retention, expansion and attraction activities. Learn More...

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Planning Division
Planning for Gahanna’s growth and redevelopment in both the short and long term reinforces our community’s success. The Planning Division manages this growth and provides support for the City’s permitting, zoning and land use planning activities. The Planning Division also supports the City of Gahanna’s Planning Commission.

Zoning Division
The Zoning Division works in conjunction with the Planning Division to create and enforce code according to the approved community land use plans of Gahanna. Under the Zoning Division, Gahanna’s Code Enforcement Officer works to enforces compliance with all local ordinances to ensure health, safety and welfare. You can download applications and maps, submit a code enforcement request, and more on their page.

Building Division
The Building Division conducts the administrative and regulatory responsibilities of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Housing Codes, as well as the National Electrical Code. Other federal and state requirements include the mandated handicapped access and energy conservation statutes. Learn more about the Building Division.
City Encourages Property Owners to Maintain Sidewalks
Neighbors helping neighbors makes a world of difference during snowy winter days.  In the wake of recent snowfall, the City of Gahanna encourages residents and businesses to clear the snow and ice from sidewalks and curb cuts in order to help maintain the safety of pedestrians in our city. 
Gahanna In The News: Creekside’s Growth Gahanna In The News: Creekside’s Growth
Colleen Marshal of NBC4 attended a ribbon cutting of yet another new business in Creekside and learned firsthand how this development is bringing life and new jobs to Gahanna.
Niagara Bottling to Invest $50 Million in Gahanna, Add More Than 70 Jobs Niagara Bottling to Invest $50 Million in Gahanna, Add More Than 70 Jobs
Niagara Bottling LLC has announced it will invest $50 million in the Columbus Region, starting with the purchase of a 308,000-square-foot facility in Gahanna
City’s ‘Fourth Utility’ Helps Expand Businesses and Their Capabilities City’s ‘Fourth Utility’ Helps Expand Businesses and Their Capabilities
Gahanna’s fiber network allows businesses to connect online while reducing costs
Creekside Development Purchase Update Creekside Development Purchase Update
On Monday Gahanna City Council voted (7-0) to transfer the development agreement to Strathmore Development Company who purchased the Creekside development. This final step enabled Strathmore to officially close on the purchase this week.
More Than 350 people Attend Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. Three Businesses Receive Awards More Than 350 people Attend Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. Three Businesses Receive Awards
More than 350 people were in attendance for Gahanna’s 15th Annual Groundhog Day Economic Forecast breakfast held at the Creekside Event & Convention Center.