The Planning & Zoning Commission has the responsibility to review and decide upon variance requests, conditional use requests, site plans, and other matters affecting the physical development and improvement of the Village.  In addition, the Commission makes recommendations to the Village Council regarding final subdivision plats, annexation petitions, rezoning requests, or amendments to the Zoning Code.  The Commission is also responsible for long-range planning including comprehensive planning, land use planning, and other studies as may be required or directed by Village Council.

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets third Wednesdays, as needed, starting 7:00 PM at Galena Village Hall, 109 Harrison Street.

Each meeting’s agenda is posted at these five public locations around the Village:

• Outside bulletin board at Galena Village Hall, 109 Harrison Street

• Bulletin board in the lobby of the Galena U.S. Post Office, 34 W. Park Street

• Outside bulletin board at 13 W. Columbus Street

• Outside bulletin board at Ruffner Park, 152 Harrison Street

• Outside bulletin board at Miller Park, 268 N. Walnut Street

You may also receive the agenda by calling the Village administrative offices at 740-965-2484 or e-mailing your request to fiscalofficer@galenaohio.gov.