City Planning & Buildings

Excellent Service & Sound Planning Principles

The Department of City Planning and Buildings is a unified, high-performance team that guides land use, zoning and preservation of historic structures, facilitates building permitting and construction inspection.

Through sound planning practices, the department ensures that our great city is enriched with vitality, thrives as an urban center and is a model to other cities nationwide.  Read More

Charles C. Graves, III

Director Of Planning & Buildings

Charles C. Graves, III is the Director of the Department of Planning and Buildings for the City of Cincinnati. He oversees a staff that includes 75 staff persons in the Divisions of City Planning and Building & Inspections.

Major initiatives for the Department include developing a Comprehensive Plan for the City, developing form-based code zoning, and streamlining the permitting process.  Read More

Contact City Planning & Buildings

Important Phone Numbers & Addresses
City Planning
Centennial Plaza Two
805 Central Ave, Seventh Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: 513-352-4845

City Buildings
3300 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225

 

News

Apr 28, 2012

Urban Design Workshop: Form-Based Codes

Come to a multi-day design exercise to help develop illustrated guidelines to foster development and strengthen your neighborhood's character.   Read More

Mar 14, 2012

Volunteers Wanted For 2 Boards

The City Manager is accepting applications for qualified citizen volunteers to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic Conservation Board.   Read More

Mar 2, 2012

Public Hearing: Broadway Commons Interim Development Control District

The City Planning Commission will meet March 2, 2012, to discuss extending the Broadway Commons Interim Development Control Overlay District for nine months.   Read More

Feb 24, 2012

City Launches 'Plan Build Live'

The City's Plan Build Live project will evaluate and rewrite Cincinnati's complex development regulations into a smooth process to make development and redevelopment easier for neighborhoods and communities.   Read More

Feb 22, 2012

Community Priority Requests For 2013-14 Budget

An orientation meeting on Community Priority Requests is being held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.   Read More

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