Planning & Development


ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applicants working with the Licking County Planning Commission are required to submit applications online through the county's OpenGov software application for projects in unincorporated areas. New users are first required to set up an account with username and password so that you can submit applications.

ALERT: Fraud Notice to All Customers - June 16, 2026

How-To Guide

How-To Video

Submit an Application Click HERE

OpenGov for Reviewers Click HERE


NEW Active Development Projects Map


ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

ALERT: Fraud Notice to All Customers - June 16, 2026

Countywide All Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

DRAFT - Minor Land Division - Lot Split Regulation Updates

Licking County Thoroughfare Plan

Transit Development Plan and Coordinated Plan

Transportation Improvement Plan 2021-2024

Long Range Transportation Plan 2021-2050


COMMISSION MEETINGS

Regular Meeting - June 22, 2026 - 6:00 pm

AGENDA - Click HERE

MEETING PACKET- Click HERE

Licking County Planning and Development logo

Carson Combs, Planning Director


20 South Second Street
Newark, OH 43055


Office Hours: M-F | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Main Line: (740) 670-5200

E-mail

Planning

Brad Mercer, Planning Manager

Jay Fisher,CFM, Assistant Planning Manager

Angela Farley, Principal Planner

Noah Campbell, Planner

Neville Watson, Construction Compliance Coordinator


Development

Adrienne Eskins, Community Development Coordinator

Michaela Gress, Assistant Planner


LCATS

Matt Hill, Technical Study Director

Alex Nouanesengsy, Assistant Transportation Manager

Wil Lloyd, Special Projects Manager

Alex Griffith, Program Manager

Mona Large, Transit Planning & Mobility Manager


Administrative Support

Jen Burnett, Fiscal Manager

Kim Landis, Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper



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ABOUT

Licking County Planning and Development serves as the home for the Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) and the Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS). The department also includes Community Development, which is responsible for the administration of housing and infrastructure grants, as well as Planning and the administration of the county's subdivision regulations, access management, and floodplain regulations.