Zoning Code Update
The City of Chillicothe has partnered with American Structurepoint to update and consolidate land development codes, such as signage, subdivisions, and zoning, into a Unified Development Code (UDC). Led by project manager David Baird, JD, AICP, the American Structurepoint team brings a wealth of planning and zoning law and practice to the project as well as in-house resources in the disciplines that inform an effective and community-tailored development code, such as economic development, engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture. To learn about American Structurepoint, visit https://www.structurepoint.com/.
Updating and modernizing the City's land development codes was a top priority to come out of 2023's Choose Chillicothe comprehensive planning process. The Planning and Zoning Code is a set development regulation that govern the use and type of activity that may occur within the City's specific geographic areas, or zoning districts. The codes impact all development activities outside of roadway right-of-way, including grading, signage, construction, and the subdivision of land. As the evaluation of the current Planning and Zoning Code began, it became apparent that some regulations applicable to these development activities currently reside outside of this Chapter of the City’s Code of Ordinances. At that time, the term “UDC” began to be used to describe this project to reflect the need to consolidate all relevant codes into one place and best meet the goals of the code update.
The goals of the code update are:
- To implement the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and other planning efforts
- To ensure conformity with State and Federal Law and applicable case laws
- To employ modern best practices
- To support regulations, policies, and processes that are efficient, predictable, and easy-to-understand for city staff, developers, and residents alike
- To account for new land uses
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Adoption!
The Chillicothe City Council passed and adopted the new Unified Development Code on October 13, 2025.
Click here for our current Planning and Zoning Code
Click here for our current Zoning Map
Phases
Phase III - Adoption
On June 11, 2025, the Planning Commission made a formal recommendation to City Council for adoption. City Ordinance 59-25, passed by Chillicothe City Council on October 13, 2025, adopted the Unified Development Code. This updated code will take effect and be in force commencing on December 1, 2025.
- Pending Applications. Completed applications received before the adoption of this UDC shall continue their respective process according to the rules and provisions that were in place at the time of filing. This includes applications before the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA), as well as applications for zoning, building, or occupancy permits.
- Permits Issued. Any zoning, building, or occupancy permit that was issued before the adoption of this UDC shall remain valid for the timeframe and provisions established by the regulations that were in effect at the time of filing. If applicable, a valid permit may be renewed per the provisions established by the regulations that were in effect at the time of filing. Permits that have expired per the provisions established by the regulations that were in effect at the time of filing and need to be resubmitted shall now be subject to the regulations established by this UDC.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: October 13th, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: October 9th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: August 20th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: August 6th, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: July 14th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: June 25th, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: June 25th, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
9 South Paint Street
Event date: June 11th, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: May 21st, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
26 South Paint Street
Event date: March 26th, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: March 26th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: January 28th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: January 28th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: November 13th, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building
Event date: November 13th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM.
City of Chilicothe Administration Building