The Trumbull County Planning Commission provides community planning and zoning assistance to the unincorporated areas of Trumbull County on a wide variety of issues. These services include: Administration of Subdivision Regulations for all Townships, Subdivision of Land Information and Processing, Site Plan Reviews and Recommendations, Zoning Text and Map Amendment Reviews.
Zoning in Trumbull County is handled at the local level. There is not county-wide zoning in effect, nor does the Planning Commission have authority over local zoning. Per Ohio Revised Code, the Commission’s role is an advisory one in which recommendations are made and guidance is given to the unincorporated areas of the County (townships).
There are currently only four townships that do not have zoning: Brookfield, Mecca, Mesopotamia, and Vernon.
FOR SPECIFIC ZONING DETERMINATIONS OR QUESTIONS: You will need to contact the appropriate local zoning authority for the area in which you are inquiring:
2025 Officials Directory
Township Zoning Officials are listed on the very last page.
The primary role of the Subdivision Administration section is to provide consultation services for landowners, review major and minor subdivisions to determine compliance with Regulations and other adopted plans, coordinate cross-agency review, as well as prepare maps and staff reports for Planning Commission meetings.
Subdivision Regulations Informational Links:
Trumbull County Subdivision Regulations (amended July 8, 2021)
Major Subdivision Information – includes useful definitions as well as information on pre-applications, sketch plans, preliminary and final plans.
Minor Subdivision Information - includes useful definitions, submittal requirements and administrative procedures for submitting a complete application.
All third party representatives of the property owners are required to provide a signed copy of the attached Authorizing Affidavit along with all other required documentation which varies for each property. We encourage all applicants to contact this office and speak with the Plats & Zoning Coordinator prior to submitting an application to understand the requirements.
Subdivision/Replat Application (Updated December 2020)
Zoning Text Amendment Application for Townships (updated 5/2023)
Trumbull County Planning Commission Application Fees
Minor Subdivision pursuant to Article 3, Section 301.05 - $10.00/Division
Major Subdivision pursuant to Article 3, Section 301.10
a. Preliminary Plan - $50.00 Plan review +$10.00/Lot
Revised Preliminary Plan - $50.00
Final Plat and Replat - $50.00 Plat Review + $10.00/Lot
NOTE: All fees must be paid upon submittal. No fee will be returned once a receipt has been issued. Any application that has been disapproved by the Commission, or withdrawn, may be resubmitted within one year from the original date of submission with a resubmittal fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 1, 2019, all applicants will be required to bring a completed application with their complete submission, along with the proper certifications, in order to be reviewed.
Kimberly A. Vaughn, Plats & Zoning Coordinator
Trumbull County Planning Commission
185 E. Market Street NE, Suite A
Warren, Ohio 44481
Main (330) 675-2480
Direct (330) 675-2714
Fax (330) 675-2790
tcplanning@co.trumbull.oh.us
Additional Links
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations