Zoning Inspectors Group
Zoning Inspectors Group training opportunities.
The Ohio Township Association's Zoning Inspectors Group meets quarterly and combines networking with education. The informal group was formed at the request of OTA members; it does not operate by a set of bylaws and has no governing board.
The Zoning Inspectors meet monthly, and meetings combine networking with educational information. The Zoning Inspectors Group is also a great resource to ask questions of counterparts.
There is no cost to be a member of the Law Directors Group, but there is a cost to attend the training. Membership in the OTA provides a reduction in training fees. The list of members is maintained by OTA staff. If you want to be placed on the list, please email Michael Zaky.
Upcoming Workshops:
June 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Zoning Code vs. ORC
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Speaker: Jennifer Huber; Brosius, Johnson & Griggs, LLC
Description: Let’s talk about the roles and contents of a zoning resolution versus the Ohio Revised Code. What are the differences? What are the limitations? What should be included in the zoning resolution, and what’s a comprehensive plan?
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
July 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Best Practices for Sign Regulations
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Speaker: Wendy Moeller; Compass Point Planning
Description: This session will present case studies and their implications for sign regulations. The session will also address best practices for crafting sign regulations that minimize risk to communities and an approach to help you update your sign regulations.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
August 18, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Zoning Roundtable
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Moderator: Michael Zaky
Description: Join your peers in an interactive roundtable discussion designed specifically for township zoning personnel. Roundtables provide an opportunity to share experiences, explore solutions, and discuss emerging trends in zoning and land use.
Price: FREE
September 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Private Roads & Subdivision Standards: Navigating Township and County Authority in Growing Communities
Track: Zoning Inspectors
Speaker: TBD
Description: As residential growth expands into unincorporated areas, townships are increasingly facing challenges related to private roads, subdivision standards, infrastructure maintenance, and overlapping regulatory authority. This session will explore how township zoning authority intersects with county subdivision regulations, common conflicts that arise during development review, and practical strategies for protecting long-term community interests.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Save The Date
- August 6, 2026 - OTA Golf Outing
- October 16, 2026 - In-Person Zoning Inspectors Group Meeting
- November 17, 2026 - Zoning Inspectors Webinar
- December 15, 2026 - Zoning Inspectors Webinar
- February 10-12, 2027 - OTA Winter Conference
Dates are subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event for the most updated information. For any questions, please contact Michael Zaky.