Building & Zoning

BUILDING A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE CITY 
WHERE NEIGHBORHOODS THRIVE

The processes of plan reviews, permitting, inspections, zoning and engineering ensures proper land development and promotes high-quality design standards through the enforcement of state and local building and zoning codes.

The City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services is honored to receive the 2022 David A. Smith, Jr Award for Building Department and Excellence from the Ohio Board of Building Standards! This award comes, in part, with our commitment to focusing on customer service and support within the local construction industry.

BZS and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center Announce Partnership

The partnership between Fort Hayes and BZS provides additional options for students as they continue their career path in the skilled trades industry.