This department is responsible for investigating housing complaints and follow ups, performing plan review process for new construction, issuing residential and commercial permits (building, electrical, HVAC, etc.), conduct inspections (building, electrical, sprinkler systems, wrecking, day care, etc.).
The Mission of the Zanesville Fire Department is to protect lives and property; to provide a variety of professional services and educational programs to our community, wherever called upon.
This director oversees Police, Fire and Building/Code Enforcement Divisions; deals with traffic and parking problems; coordinates erection of parking, handicap, speed limit, etc. signs with the Street Superintendent; serves on Board of Control.