City of Toledo launches pre-development meeting program
This program will help in the development of new projects.
TOLEDO, Ohio — The City of Toledo Department of Economic Development is excited to launch the Pre-Development Meetings Program for residents, developers, or business owners who are interested in proactively meeting with city staff to discuss their project.
The goal of the program is to reduce time, risk, and money associated with developments by proactively connecting with the project team to provide clarity about what is required for it to be successful.
While a pre-development meeting does not replace the plan review process, it is an opportunity to ask questions about how state and municipal codes will apply to a project, establish a realistic timeline for approvals, as well as learn more about the permitting and inspection process.
The City of Toledo Department of Economic Development will coordinate a meeting with the necessary representatives from other city departments, such as building inspection, fire prevention, the plan commission, public utilities, and Transportation to evaluate the project and aid the developer in planning.
“We’re introducing the Pre-Development Meeting Program on the heels of the launch of Permit Planner,” said Brandon Sehlhorst, the city’s director of economic development. “These two initiatives are part of our strategy to proactively engage with you in order to streamline the process for your development project.”
These meetings are available for projects at any stage in the development process, including the concept stage. They are held on a as-needed basis and can be scheduled here.
