Development Toolkit

Facilities Master Plan (2026)(PDF, 8MB)
This effort identifies the existing conditions and future needs for City facilities including the municipal building, police, and public service.

Historic Property Survey (2025)(PDF, 36MB)
This effort identifies eligible historic properties within Downtown Powell and recommendations for preserving structures, sites, and landmarks.

Shared-Use Path Master Plan (2025)(PDF, 26MB)
This effort identifies a long-term vision for establishing a citywide and regional network through new shared-use path connections, intersection improvements, and path upgrades. 

Downtown Parking Study (2022)(PDF, 3MB)
This effort outlines parking research, public outreach, stakeholder meetings, and analysis of recent studies to understand public parking options and challenges within the Downtown District.

Real Estate Market Analysis (2018)(PDF, 21MB)
This effort conducted a citywide market analysis to determine where the City should focus its development growth which maximize public resources and investments. 

Downtown Street and Circulation Plan (2016)(PDF, 30MB)
This focused effort explored design concepts and identified new potential street and alley connections that could alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow throughout the Downtown District.

Comprehensive Plan (2015)(PDF, 10MB)
This effort establishes Powell's guide for long-term growth covering a wide range of topics such as land use, community character, transportation, and fiscal health of the City. 

Downtown Powell Revitalization Plan (2004)(PDF, 12MB)
This effort prepared a targeted plan for Powell’s Downtown District to identify development potential that enriches the areas streetscape, businesses, and links downtown with the rest of the city.

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Permitting

The City has guides to help homeowners, contractors, developers, and designers with outlining what information is required for certain permits. All permits and applications are submitted through the City's online system, OpenGov. Learn more about the process, expectations, and requirements by selecting the links below. 

Toolkit: Homeowners & Contractors(PDF, 3MB)

Toolkit: Designers & Developers(PDF, 6MB)

Incentives

Powell Development Corporation (PDC)
This link connects to the City's Economic Development Department and Powell Development Corporation which outlines business incentive, retention, and expansion opportunities.

Building

Building Permits
This link connects to the City's online permitting system, OpenGov, for commercial, residential, and trade (electric, gas, fire protection, mechanical, etc.) permits.

Ohio Building Codes
This link connects to the most recent versions of the Ohio Building Codes.

Engineering

Engineering Permits
This link connects to the City's online permitting system, OpenGov, for right-of-way, driveway / walkway, site development, and small cell permits.

Part Nine: Streets, Utilities, and Public Service Code
This link connects to the most recent version of the City's street and utility code.

Part Nine: Stormwater Management Code
This link connects to the most recent version of the City's stormwater design and management code.

Part Thirteen: Flood Management Code
This link connects to the most recent version of the City's flood management and damage reduction code.

Small Cell Design Standards(PDF, 1MB)
This document establishes general procedures and standards for the siting, construction, installation, collocation, modification, and removal of small cell facilities and wireless support structures within rights-of-way.

Planning and Zoning

Planning Applications & Zoning Permits
This link connects to the City's online permitting system, OpenGov, for fence, general zoning, home occupation, and sign permits along with planning applications.

Part Eleven: Planning and Zoning Code
This link connects to the most recent version of the City's zoning ordinance and regulations.

Downtown Design Guidelines(PDF, 18MB)
This document establishes guidance and standards for the construction, modification, demolition, or improvement of properties located in Downtown Powell.