The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking Butler County residents to serve on the County Planning Commission. The appointment is for a voluntary, three-year term. Interested candidates must reside in Butler County and must be able to attend meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM in Hamilton.

County residents who are looking for an opportunity to serve their community as part of the Planning Commission should send a letter of interest, including a brief biography or resume, to Zeb Acuff, Planning Administrator, 130 High Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. Questions should be directed to the Butler County Department of Development at (513) 887-3411 or [email protected].

The role of the Butler County Planning Commission is to promote the orderly and efficient layout and the appropriate use of land to maintain the health, safety, and general well-being of the residents of Butler County, Ohio. The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include the review and approval of subdivision plats, the preparation and adoption of long-range land use plans, and recommendations on zoning maps, text changes, and other development proposals. 

The eight-member Planning Commission holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 3:00 PM at the Butler County Government Services Center, 315 High Street in Hamilton. All meetings are open to the public. More information on the Planning Commission may be found at http://development.butlercountyohio.org/