Erie County

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Erie County Department of Regional Planning and Development

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The Erie County Department of Planning and Development provides the following services for political jurisdictions that are members of the Erie Regional Planning Commission:

Planning Services

Census Bureau Programs
Comprehensive Planning
Downtown Revitalization Activities
Floodplain Program Administration
Grant Search Assistance and Writing
Legal Opinions on Zoning and Planning Issues
Lot Split Review and Approval
Newsletters with Planning Information
Planning Research
Rezoning Review for Zoning Changes in Unincorporated Areas
Special Planning Studies
Subdivision Regulations Development and Revision/Updates
Subdivision Review for Unincorporated Areas
Zoning Code/Resolution Development and Revisions/Updates
Economic Development
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Grant Program Administration
Community Reinvestment Areas
Enterprise Zone Program Administration
Grant Search Assistance and Writing
Revolving Loan Fund Administration
Tax Increment Financing

Housing And Community Development Services

Community Development Block Grant Program Administration
Community Housing Improvement Program Administration
Fair Housing Services
Grant Search Assistance and Writing
Handicapped Access Improvements to Residential Units

Mapping/GIS/Computer Services

Assistance with Preparation of Documents or Presentations
Geographic Information System (GIS) Access
Specialized Maps for Documents or Presentations
Zoning Map Maintenance and Reproduction

ERPC Staff

APA Member

ERPC is a member of the American Planning Asscociation https://www.planning.org/

Community Development Block Grant

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds originate at the federal level in the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) department. CDBG funds are then distributed to the State of Ohio through the Office of Housing and Community Partnerships (OHCP). OHCP then distributes the funds statewide on an annual basis through a formula allocation. This formula allocation is calculated using a formula, population counts, and unemployment estimates. These objectives are:

Assist an area with a population of at least 51% low and moderate-income persons. A project could consist of road resurfacing, the installation of sewer/water lines or ADA restrooms.
Eliminate slum and blight. This type of project would target an area of the community that is particularly deteriorated and needs restoration.
Remedy an emergency situation. Should a local community experience a flood, tornado, or water line break CDBG funds could be used to pay for any necessary repairs.

During the spring of each year, notices are sent to each community in Erie County allowing the jurisdiction to submit a proposal for CDBG funding. Once all proposals are received, two public hearings are held with the County Commissioners to determine which projects have the highest priority; therefore, projects meeting one of the national objectives and having a high priority are usually funded.