Government
Community Development
West Chester's Community Development Department provides one-stop support for residents and businesses with questions related to the Township's Zoning Resolution, permitting, property uses, the Township's Property Maintenance Code and economic development.
Property advisors and economic development professionals are available to support businesses and residents through the building and expansion process and offer solutions to property issues.
West Chester Township blends exceptional residential, corporate and commercial development with the quality-of-life amenities that together offer the advantages of suburban livability with the vitality and energy of an urban center.
West Chester has emerged as the economic center of the Cincinnati-Dayton region as home to more than 3,600 businesses, 64,000 residents and nearly 52,000 employees serving the diverse industries of the community.
Planning & Zoning
The Community Development Department is responsible for administering West Chester's Zoning Resolution and Property Maintenance Code. With the Township's Comprehensive Land Use Plan as a guide, planning and zoning staff work closely with developers and property owners to ensure the highest and best use of the Township's valuable real estate.
Nearly every project, whether new construction or home remodeling, requires interaction with the knowledgeable Community Development Department staff. The permitting process is made as simple as possible (and in most cases free!) and protects the property owner from inferior work and/or unpermitted work that could negatively affect future value.
- New construction
- Building addition
- Remodeling
- Above-ground and in-ground swimming pool
- Attached or detached garage
- Shed or storage building
- Fence
- Deck
- New sign or sign change
- Change in use
- Home occupation
The Community Development Department staff works closely with several appointed boards, commissions and committees to support the Township Board of Trustees in matters related to development of the community.
Check Your Zoning
Need to know the zoning of a parcel located in West Chester Township? Enter the address or parcel number in the search box. Click inside the parcel for detailed information on that property. Zoom out for an extended view of the surrounding parcels.
The address must be entered as it appears on your property tax statement, therefore omit Street, Drive, Road, etc.
The West Chester Township Zoning Resolution will provide more detailed information on each of the zoning districts and what uses are permitted.
The West Chester Comprehensive Land Use Plan informs future land use. See Future Land Use Map.
Property Maintenance
To protect community property values, the West Chester Board of Trustees adopted in 1997 and updated in 2025 a Property Maintenance Code.
The Board recognized a need for a code to govern the conditions of land and existing buildings. The Property Maintenance Code of West Chester meets this need through specific property maintenance standards and improvement provisions.
- Minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, and sanitary conditions.
- Framework for the administration, enforcement, and penalties for property maintenance violations.
- Assignment of responsibility for maintaining property in conformance with these minimum standards.
West Chester property advisors encourage property owners to consult on any questions regarding property maintenance. West Chester's property advisors can be reached by calling the Community Development Department at (513) 777-4214.
Under authorization of the Property Maintenance Code provisions, West Chester property advisors investigate violations and issue notices when applicable. After a violation has been issued, any person affected by a decision of the property advisor may appeal to the West Chester Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Property Maintenance Code is an important tool for keeping West Chester a safe and pleasant place to live and work, and serves an important role in maintaining property values.
Every opportunity is taken to advise property owners/tenants to work toward compliance. In some cases, it becomes necessary for West Chester to take steps toward declaring a property a nuisance or pursuing court action.
At Work
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