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Planning and Community Development Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7118 pcd@cityofashtabula.com Housing The Housing Division is responsible for all residential housing within the city limits. Our Housing Inspector is responsible for conducting all inspections of rental units in the city on a yearly basis, exterior inspections of owner occupied residents, and regular code enforcement of the City Ordinances. The Housing Division is also responsible for ensuring that all properties are registered with the City and maintained up to quality standards, not only per City code, but also by International Property Maintenance Standards, whether they are Owner Occupied, vacant structures or rental units. Both sections can be found in the paragraph below, as well as, our main page and are very specific of the areas we look at to achieve compliance. If you are a landlord, you must follow our rental guidelines and register your property, pay a yearly Occupancy Permit fee and have the property inspected to make sure it is maintained up to code as specified in Chapter 13 of the City of Ashtabula Codified Ordinance, as well as the IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code). (A copy of that ordinance can also be found on our main Planning & Community Development Page.) To register your property as a rental unit, you can email us at PCD@cityofashtabula.com with the address of the property, the owner’s name, address, and phone number. If the owner of the property resides more than 25 miles from the property, a local agent or contact will need to be assigned as well. We will then register the property as a rental and mail you the appropriate documentation back to complete the process. To register your property as a Vacant Building/Structure, you can fill out the required documents for below and return them to our office with all requested documentation and fees. Failure to register a vacant property and required documentation and fees will result in criminal charges as stated in Section 1369 of the City of Ashtabula Codified Ordinance. Choose from any of the necessary documents below. Once the page opens, you will be able to fill out the form and print it or save it locally to your computer and email it back to us. Vacant Property Ordinance Vacant Property Registration Form Vacant Property Exemption Form Fair Housing For more information please contact Amy Coursen acoursen@cityofashtabula.com or by calling (440) 992-7154. Ohio Civil Rights Commission 615 West Superior Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216-787-3150 Crc.ohio.gov Here is a guide to provide general information for a basic understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. Download the Landlord and Tenant Guide for the City of Ashtabula Haga clic a continuación para la versión española Fair Housing Guides Fair Housing - It's The Law Rental Rights Fair Housing & Families With Children Vivienda equitativa y familias con ninos Fair Housing & Persons With Disabilities Fair Housing Planning and Development Home Fair Housing Zoning Pay Permits/Housing Fees Engineering Housing Economic Development Maps

HISTORY & YOUR GOVERNMENT Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7103 (440) 992-4515 (Fax) jim@cityofashtabula.com City Manager Home Role of the City Manager APD History Fire Department History of Ashtabula and Form of Government The City of Ashtabula is located on the south shore of Lake Erie, fifty‑six miles east of Cleveland, Ohio. On April 6, 1891, the village of Ashtabula was incorporated into a city under the laws of the State of Ohio. Ashtabula was named by the Indians. The word was originally pronounced “Hash ‑ Ta La,” and its name, meaning “River of Many Fish,” was first applied to what is now the Ashtabula River. Those who decided to settle on the west bank of the Ashtabula River Gulf in the early 1800′s faced the challenge of clearing forest land with crude tools, raising and storing food, and building shelters to protect themselves from the elements. Although the task was formidable, a small number of settlers responded to the challenge and helped the area become a borough, a village, and eventually, a city. The City’s area is 7.6 square miles with other areas considering annexation into the City corporation limits. The City of Ashtabula is five hundred ninety feet above sea level. According to the 2010 census, the City’s population was 19,680. The Ashtabula County area population is now estimated at approximately 100,767. The City of Ashtabula is a home rule municipal corporation established under the laws of the State of Ohio and operated under its own charter. The current charter, which provides for a City Manager ‑ City Council form of government, was adopted on January 1, 1916. The City Manager and the City Solicitor are elected by a vote of the people and serve for four‑year terms. To provide necessary services to its citizens, the City of Ashtabula is divided into departments and financial management and control systems. Services provided include police and fire protection, garbage and rubbish disposal, street maintenance, construction and repair, cultural, parks and recreational facilities, public health services, a municipal court, and a staff to provide support (i.e., payroll processing and accounts payable) to the service providers. The operation and control of these activities are provided by the City Council through the budgetary process and by the City Manager through administrative and managerial requirements and procedures. All are responsible to the citizens of Ashtabula and are included as part of the reporting entity. Legislative authority is vested in a seven-member Council consisting of five ward and two at‑large representatives, and is elected to serve for four‑year terms. The at‑large candidate receiving the most votes becomes the council president, and the other at‑large candidate becomes the vice president. City Council holds its regular bi-monthly council meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. The Council appoints the Clerk of Council and a Finance Director. The Division of Police enforces local, state, and federal laws in addition to protecting citizens and their property. Service to the community through an aggressive, proactive updated law enforcement approach is the main concern of the division. The department, which is headed by the Chief of Police, consists of jail operations, auxiliary police, as well as a staff of lieutenants, patrol officers, and K-9 units. Administrative services consist of the chief’s secretary and a records officer. The police department is located at 110 West 44th Street. The Division of Fire provides fire protection and emergency medical services to City of Ashtabula citizens, as well as placing strong emphasis on community involvement and education. Staff training, planning and equipment maintenance activities remain high priorities. A Chief leads the department which is composed of firefighters, an engineer, a lieutenant and captain personnel. The fire station is located at 4326 Main Avenue. The Service Department is comprised of several divisions/departments administered by the Superintendent of Public Services; the division of Public Works, division of Sanitation, and Motor Maintenance. The division of Public Works is responsible for the non-contractual maintenance of the City’s roadways, leaf collection, and snow removal in the winter. They take care of the parks and playgrounds within the City. Traffic signalization repairs and maintenance is also handled by Public Works. The Sanitation department is responsible for the City-wide collection and removal of trash, both residential and commercial. They have a state-of-the-art recycling center which handles all types of recyclables. Motor Maintenance performs routine maintenance and repairs to City vehicles; major repairs are outsourced as needed. The Division of Wastewater Treatment is headed by the Superintendent who holds a Class IV certification. The plant is running twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week with three shifts. They treat the City’s sanitary sewage and that of some of the surrounding townships. The plant is located at 303 Woodland Avenue. The Health Department personnel provide essential public health services and information. They issue birth and death certificates. The nursing staff administers immunization and vaccinations to children and adults. The Environment Officer protects the public against environmental hazards. The Health Department is located at 4239 Lake Avenue. The Planning and Community Development Department was created in 2012 by putting the City’s housing, engineering, zoning, code enforcement, grant administration and revolving loan administration functions in one department. The department issues permits and conducts site inspections. Code Enforcement oversees the residential rental stock in the City. These homes are inspected and landlords pay a rental fee, to ensure their rentals are in compliance with the City’s building codes. In addition, the Department is responsible for writing grants for major projects and the City’s CDBG programs. The department works with qualifying residents to improve their housing through CDBG housing grant programs. These programs provide funding for the purchase of homes and repairs to owner occupied homes. Building Maintenance personnel keep all City buildings clean and safe for employees as well as the public who visit our offices. The Manager’s Department is the administrative arm of the City. The Manager is the elected official responsible for the Police, Fire, Service, Sanitation, Wastewater Treatment, Planning and Community Development and Building Maintenance Departments. The administrative offices are at 4250 Lake Avenue. The Solicitor’s Department advises the City Council, the City Manager and all departments on legal matters concerning the City. The department prepares all contract, legislation and legal documents. The Solicitor is the City’s Prosecutor and has an assistant solicitor as well as an administrative secretary. Their offices are located in the Annex Building at 110 West 44th Street. The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City and is headed by the Honorable Municipal Judge elected by the citizens. Civil and criminal cases, including traffic, are handled by the Court. Probation obligations are handled in co-operation with the court. The City Council is the legislative branch of the City. All legislative matters of the City are brought to the Council for their approval. The Council as a whole oversees the Clerk of Council and the Finance Department. The Clerk keeps a permanent record of all proceedings and legislation passed by Council. All offices are located in Municipal Building at 4250 Lake Avenue. Council Chambers is located next tot the Municipal Building at 4230 Lake Avenue. The Finance Department is responsible for the accurate recording of all receipts and disbursements. The department issues accounts payable checks, bi-weekly payrolls, monitors debt payments, and maintains a capital asset system. The department bills all City residents for trash pickup and for sewage usage. Some township residents are also billed for sewer usage as they are connected to our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The department prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Auditor advises the City Council and City Manager on financial matters. Income Tax Department is responsible for the collection of municipal income tax from 6,600 resident returns, 1,400 business net profits returns and the collection from 650 withholding accounts from businesses within the City. The department offers free preparation in house service for the municipal income tax returns. The department is under the general direction of the City Finance Director. 2025 ARROWHEAD TIME CAPSULE LIST OF ITEMS

City Manager Home City Council Home News & Updates GoBus Adds Stop in Ashtabula Harbor The City of Ashtabula is pleased to announce that GoBus will soon add a new stop in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor as part of its Grey Line service, which travels along Lake Erie between Ashtabula and Toledo. Read the full press release by clicking here . Lake Ave. Underpass Inspection The Lake Ave. Underpass was included in the City's Municipal Bridge Inspection with ODOT in December of 2025. "Based on the findings of our cursory inspection, we did not observe any critical defects that would require closure of the roadway below the bridge." Inspectors have given the underpass a Superstructure condition rating of 3 - Serious Condition, and noted issues with the substructure conditions that should be addressed by CSX. View the full report HERE .

Planning and Community Development Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7118 PCD@cityofashtabula.com Planning and Development Home Fair Housing Zoning Pay Permits/Housing Fees Engineering Housing Economic Development Maps Economic Development Local Incentives Community Reinvestment Area Tax Incentive (CRA) Download Commercial CRA Application Form Download Residential CRA Application Form The tax exemption will first apply in the year the construction or remodeling would first be taxable. In the case of remodeling that qualifies for exemption, a percentage of the amount by which the remodeling increased the structure’s assessed value shall be exempt from real property taxation. In the case of construction of a structure that qualifies for exemption, a percentage of the structure’s assessed value shall be exempt from real property taxation. If the structure or remodeling is to be used for commercial or industrial purposes, the percentage and period set forth in the Agreement, which Agreement may include the following: Up to ten (10) years and up to seventy-five percent (75%) for existing commercial and industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction or remodeling occurring. Up to ten (10) years and up to seventy-five percent (75%) for new commercial or industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction occurring. Mixed use facilities, (i.e., combined residential and commercial use), shall be treated as a commercial project in its entirety subject to the term length and percentages as set forth in subsections (a)(1) and (2) hereof. If the structure or remodeling is to be used for residential purposes, the percentage and period may be one of the following: Up to seven (7) years for the remodeling of every residential dwelling unit containing not more than two family units and upon which the cost of remodeling is at least $5,000.00, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for new residential construction consisting of not more than two (2) family units, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for the remodeling of every residential dwelling unit containing more than two family units upon which the cost of remodeling is at least $10,000.00, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for new residential construction consisting of more than two (2) family units, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Some restrictions and permission from the local School District may apply depending on the level of abatement you are seeking. See Chapter 195 of the City’s Codified Ordinances for more information or call the Department of Planning & Community Development to set up an appointment to discuss your options. Job Creation Tax Credit Job Creation Tax Credit Application The City also has its own Job Creation Tax Credit program for those businesses which make an investment in the City that creates new full-time jobs. See Chapter 193 of the City’s Codified Ordinances for more information or call the Department of Planning & Community Development to set up an appointment to discuss your options. City Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) The City of Ashtabula‘s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program has been established to achieve the expansion and diversification of the Ashtabula economic base and to create increased employment opportunities, particularly for persons from low and moderate income households. The RLF is designed to address financing problems faced by the local business community. If your business/project meets the criteria below please contact Mary Church at 440-992-7195 or mchurch@ashtabulacity.com for an application. None of the improvements start prior to approval of the CDBG ED/RLF application & environmental review Release of Funds; A financing gap can be identified i.e. the company either cannot get funds from any other source to complete the project (availability gap) and/or the company cannot afford to do the project at the rate/terms offered by the other lenders (affordability gap); At least 51% of the jobs created will be for persons of low- and moderate-income (LMI); At least 5% of the project will be financed with cash equity; At least 15% of the project will be privately financed; There is at least a 1:1 leverage ratio of CDBG to other funds; and The cost per job does not exceed $25,000 Ashtabula County 503 Corporation Revolving Loan Fund The Ashtabula County 503 Corporation was formed in 1983 as a private, non-profit corporation with the mission of promoting job creation and economic development in Ashtabula County. To accomplish this mission, the 503 Corporation administers a Revolving Load Fund. The fund has been capitalized over the years with monies from State and Federal resources. These funds are loaned to businesses in Ashtabula County, usually below market rates. As the loans are repaid, with interest, the Load Fund money becomes available to lend to the next business in need of financing. In addition to managing the Ashtabula County Revolving Load Fund, the 503 Corporation serves as the local contact agency for the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 and State of Ohio Regional 166 loan programs. Low Interest Loans Growth Partnership works in conjunction with both the Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation (MVEDC) and the Lake County Port Authority to provide businesses with the opportunity to use the Regional 166 Fund and SBA 504 loans. The Regional 166 Fund is used primarily by manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors and can offer up to 40% of project cost or $500,000 at a fixed rate of approximately 2/3 of prime rate. The term of the loan can be up to 10 years for equipment and up to 15 years for real estate. The MVEDC will share a first with bank required personal guarantees or letter of credit. This is a program driven by job creation therefore the amount you qualify for is based upon $50,000 lent for each job created. Prevailing wage must be paid for projects involving construction, with interim financing by a bank. Small Business Administration 504 (SBA 504) loans are made to those in the service, commercial, retail, industrial or distribution business. The maximum loan amount is $5.5 million for manufacturers or 40% of the project cost up to $5 million for public policy goals with interest rates based on the treasury’s rates fixed. Loan term for SBA 504 loans are 10 years for equipment and 20 years for real estate with the lender holding a 2nd mortgage or lien and personal guarantees for the borrower. Again this loan program is driven by job creation so the loan amount a business qualifies for is based upon $65,000 per job created. SBA 504 requires interim financing by a participating bank. State Incentives Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County is the County level partner with the State of Ohio’s JobsOhio that helps to identify a businesses needs at the State Level. Some options include: Low Interest Loans The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a number of low interest loans and grants to entice business into the state of Ohio. There is the Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund, the 166 Direct Loan, the Pioneer Rural Loan, and the Rural Industrial Park Loan to name a few of the most commonly used. The Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund is used when a project will induce a $1.5 million to $10 million investment in land and building acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipment purchases. The eligibility for this program is based on job creation and repayment and management capabilities, along with the use of Ohio prevailing wage. Up to 90% of the total project cost is eligible and the long-term fixed rates for up to 20 years will apply for commercial or industrial projects. The 166 Direct Loan program provides low interest loans for land and building acquisition, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases. The amount they lend ranges from $350,000-$1 million. You must have 10% equity and be in a “distressed” area as labeled by the State. To be eligible for this program you must retain one job for every $15,000 received and use prevailing wage on the site during project construction. The Pioneer Rural Loan also provides loans for land and building acquisition, new construction, renovation and expansion of existing buildings and acquisition of machinery and equipment for businesses locating or expanding in Ohio’s rural areas. The maximum loan amount is $750,000 and cannot exceed 75% of total fixed asset costs. Eligibility requires that the project creates or retains 1 job for every $35,000 of state investment during the first three years of the project. The Rural Industrial Park Loan provides direct loans and loan guarantees to applicants in “rural” or “distressed” communities who are dedicated to building a well-planned industrial park. This loan cannot exceed 75% of total eligible project costs and will not exceed the $1million mark. Tax Credits The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a number of Tax Credits to businesses willing to locate in Ohio. The Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC), the Training Tax Credit, and the Ohio Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Investment Tax Credit are a few of the most commonly used. The Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC) is a state program that credits back state income tax for businesses that expand or locate in Ohio. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority determines the businesses eligibility for JCTC and the local community must also provide support for the project. JCTC is only an option when 25 or more new full-time positions are created. The Training Tax Credit provides tax credits for employers that will train existing employees who could lose their jobs because of lack of training. Businesses will receive up to $100,000 per year. This program shows the states support for retention projects in the state. Training Dollars The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a program called the Ohio Investment in Training Program (OITP). This program provides up to 50% reimbursement for instructional costs, materials and training-related activities with an emphasis on the manufacturing sector. A complete list of the State’s incentives can be found on the following pages: State of Ohio Business Grants, Loans and Tax Credits Ohio Third Frontier

Water Pollution Control Contact Us 303 Woodland Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3030 (440) 964-9430 (Fax) mverzella@cityofashtabula.com The primary mission of the Ashtabula Wastewater Treatment Plant is the collection and treatment of wastewater, and the processing and disposal of sludge within the parameters of our Ohio EPA discharge permit in order to maintain the health and safety of the citizens of Ashtabula and the protection of the receiving waters of Lake Erie. WPC Plant Digesters and Final Settling Tanks Upgrade Issuance of a limited environmental review to all interested citizens, organizations and Government Agencies. Technical Information for the Wastewater System The Ashtabula Wastewater Treatment Plant has an average daily design flow of 12.0 MGD, a peak flow of 18 MGD, and maximum hydraulic flow of 24 MGD. The treatment plant was originally constructed in 1925, with major expansions in 1955 and 1970, and various upgrades the most recent occurring in 2017. The city collects wastewater from over 9,000 service connections inside the city and outside in the surrounding county areas. Our team operates and maintains the plant and collection system including 5 lift stations, an automated bar screen, and equalization basin. Wastewater personnel also perform laboratory testing, manage the industrial pretreatment program, and perform sludge dewatering and disposal. Treatment plant processes include: Grit Removal and Screening Pre-aeration and Primary Settling Phosphorus Removal Activated Sludge Aeration Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Final Settling UV Disinfection Sludge is processed by anaerobic digestion, and dewatered by means of a centrifuge. A belt filter press is also installed as a back-up to the centrifuge. Sludge is ultimately disposed in a landfill. In 2016, 592.52 dry tons of sludge was generated. The last major modification to the sewage sludge treatment system occurred on August 10, 2006. Upgrades to the digesters are planned for 2018. The City of Ashtabula’s collection system includes only separate sanitary sewers, and serves the City of Ashtabula, Ashtabula Township, Plymouth Township, Say brook Township, and other locations throughout Ashtabula County, serving a total population of approximately 26,000 people. The city estimates the inflow and infiltration rate for the collection system at 2.5 million gallons per day, according to the NPDES permit application. Local industries contribute approximately 0.207 MGD to the flow received at Ashtabula’s WWTP. Categorical industrial users discharge an average of 0.093 MGD to the Ashtabula sewer system, while non-categorical significant industrial users contribute 0.058 MGD. The WWTP has an approved pretreatment program which was approved on June 6, 1986. The water supply for the City of Ashtabula is Lake Erie. Description of Existing Discharge The average design flow for the Ashtabula WWTP is 12.0 MGD, but the actual daily flow based upon monthly operating report submittals is normally considerably less. Daily flow has varied between 3.6 and 5.35 MGD based upon the 50th percentile values. Water Pollution Control Home

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Historic Ashtabula Harbor Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Historic Harbor DORA A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is a special zone in the Historic Harbor District in the City of Ashtabula where you can buy alcoholic drinks from participating bars and restaurants and enjoy them outside within the DORA. It is a great way to support local businesses while strolling our Historic Ashtabula Harbor. How does it work? Grab your drink! Visit a participating restaurant or bar and order a beer, wine, or a cocktail in a special DORA cup. Look for the blue "Beverages sold here" sticker. You can enjoy the DORA every day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Head to the street! Take your DORA cup and leave the establishment to walk around our harbor district. You cannot drink your DORA beverage inside the establishment you purchased it from. You must stay within the DORA District, which is marked with signage. A map of the district is located on this page as well. Enjoy the Harbor! Feel free to sip your drink while walking along the district, sitting at the transient dock enjoying the sights of the river and passing boats or while shopping with our merchants. Look for the green "Bring it In" signs for establishments allowing DORA drinks inside. Help keep the District clean! Once your drink is finished, throw away your DORA cup. If you visit another liquor establishment or a store with a red "Beverages not Permitted" sticker, you will need to dispose of your cup before entering. Trash receptacles are located along the district. Dos' and Don'ts in the DORA... DORA drinks must go outside DORA drinks cannot be consumed inside the bar or restaurant where they were purchased. Once a DORA drink is purchased, you must immediately take the drink outside. Yes, a person may wait for others in their party to purchase their own DORA drinks and leave together. Establishments cannot use DORA cups to serve drinks to patrons for consumption inside their business. Drinks can be transferred to a DORA cup If a patron is partially done with their drink but would like to go outside, the remainder of the drink can be transferred by an employee to a DORA cup. Patrons cannot transfer their drinks on their own. One DORA drink per person Patrons can only purchase one DORA drink for personal consumption and shall not be permitted to purchase multiple DORA drinks for themselves. If you are buying the round to go, all those you are buying for must be present and take their own drinks outside the establishment. DORA sales and re-entry DORA drinks may only be sold within the liquor establishments license boundaries. They cannot be sold at the door or outside and patrons must go inside the business to purchase their DORA drink. If a liquor establishments boundaries includes an outdoor area, a DORA drink can be purchased. DORA cups cannot be taken into another liquor licensed establishment, including the one where the drink was originally purchased. DORA drinks may be taken into non-liquor licensed establishments if the owner of the business allows it. Ord. Establishing the DORA Lift Bridge Comm. Association Historic Harbor Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

City Council Contact Us 4717 Main Ave, Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7119 clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com City Council Home Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting Agendas & Minutes Archived Meeting Minutes Codified Ordinances Boards and Commissions Ashtabula City Council Public Hearing Minutes 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 2020 Public Hearing Minutes December 7, 2020 - 2021 "Tentative Appropriation" Budget Estimate December 7, 2020 - Rezoning Request August 17, 2020 July 20, 2020 - 2021 Tax Budget 2019 Public Hearing Minutes December 16, 2019 August 12, 2019 July 15, 2019 February 4, 2019 2018 Public Hearing Minutes December 17, 2018 July 2, 2018 May 7, 2018 April 2, 2018 2021 Public Hearing Agenda & Minutes December 6, 2021 minutes December 6, 2021 agenda March 15, 2021 agenda March 15, 2021 minutes June 7, 2021 agenda June 7, 2021 minutes June 19, 2021 agenda June 19, 2021 minutes October 4, 2021 agenda October 4, 2021 minutes 2019 Minutes 2018 Minutes 2020 Minutes 2021 Minutes

Planning and Community Development Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7118 PCD@cityofashtabula.com Engineering The Engineering Division is responsible for many of the City’s projects, such as street repairs, paving, sewer repairs, street cuts & excavations, and Sewer Tap-ins. If you are in need of a permit related to a building or engineering project, you will be able to access them on this page, fill them out and return them to our office for review and approval. The prices for permits vary depending on the project. The Ashtabula County Building Department in Jefferson, Ohio issues all Building & Demolition Permits for the city. If you will be in need of a Building Permit, you will need to first fill out a zoning permit. Upon approval, you will take this permit to the Building Department in Jefferson for the Building Permit. You will not need a zoning permit for a demolition permit. The number for the Building Deparment in Jefferson is: 440-576-3737. Any new construction, or construction that will involve the need for a plumbing or electrical inspection will require a building permit and the inspection will be conducted by the County Building Inspector in Jefferson. Applications for Permits Needed: Zoning Permit Application Street Excavation Sewer Tap-Ins Planning and Development Home Fair Housing Zoning Pay Permits/Housing Fees Engineering Housing Economic Development Maps

Finance Department Contact Us 4717 Main Ave, Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7107 twelch@ashtabulacity.com Finance Department Home Sewer/Trash Billing City Income Tax Accounting/Financial Reports Accounts Payable/Purchasing Records Retention Records Retention Public Records Notice Records Management Policy Public Records Request The City of Ashtabula maintains many records that are used in the administration and operation of the City. In accordance with state law and the City of Ashtabula Records Commission, the City has adopted Schedules of Records Retention and Disposition (RC-2) identifying these records. These schedules identify records are stored on a fixed medium that are created, received, or sent under the jurisdiction of the City and documents the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the City. The records maintained by the City and the ability to access them are a means to provide trust between the public and the City. Each office, department or function which maintains records has a designated employee who serves as the custodian of all records maintained by the office, department or function. The period of time for which the City stores or maintains records was determined by assessing the administrative, legal, fiscal, and/or historical value of the records to the City, efficient business practices, and by reviewing the suggested retention periods developed by the Local Government Records Program for the Ohio Historical Society. Department Schedules for RC-2s: Clerk of Council Finance Fire Department Health Department Income Tax JEDD - Ashtabula Township JEDD - Saybrook Township Depot Rd. JEDD - Saybrook Township Rt. 20 Manager’s Office Personnel Management Planning & Community Development Police Department Public Works Sanitation Solicitor’s Office Water Pollution Control

Online Payments Sewer/Trash Billing City Income Tax Dumpster/Hauling Payment Pay Income Tax Bill Online Waste Transfer Station Payment Pay Sewer/Trash Bill Online Pay Dumpster Bill Online The City of Ashtabula now offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards as well as electronic checks for payments on Income Tax and Sewer/Trash accounts. You can pay your bills from the comfort of your home or office by using our online payment service. We have recently launched an enhanced bill pay service for sewer/trash utility bills that includes the ability to enroll in paperless billing. Customers previously enrolled in online bill pay and/or automatic payments must re-register in our new system. Credit Card Payments Tax: Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Visa. A per transaction convenience fee of 2.65% or $3.00 minimum will be charged by the payment processing company for this service. Utility: Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Discover, or Visa. A per transaction convenience fee of $3.45 will be charged by the payment processing company for this service. Electronic Payments Tax: Payments will be charged to your checking or savings account at your bank. You will need your 9-digit routing number, as well as your account number from your personal checks (see example below). A per transaction convenience fee of $1.50 will be charged by the payment processing company for this service. IMPORTANT: When Payment Options appears, click on the “Switch to Pay with Check” link and then continue entering your information. Utility: Payments will be charged to your checking or savings account at your bank. You will need your 9-digit routing number, as well as your account number from your personal checks (see example below). A per transaction convenience fee of $2.95 will be charged by the payment processing company for this service.

Click here to watch the City Council meeting live. City Council Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7119 clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com City Council Home Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting Agendas & Minutes Archived Meeting Minutes Codified Ordinances Boards and Commissions Live Stream Council Meetings In addition to streaming below, Council Meetings live stream on the City of Ashtabula’s Facebook Page . Meetings are no longer aired on Spectrum Channel 1024. BoxCast apps for Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV are also available. Search for "Ashtabula" and choose the City of Ashtabula Boxcast Channel. We also have a YouTube Channel where streaming will be available. Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here .