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Business, Building & Development

Content under this menu is managed by different departments depending on whether the property development is publicly or privately owned. These departments work together to help in the success of the projects, especially when there might be some overlap in content and practices. 

Public Notice

Programmatic Agreement for

HUD-funded programs

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

2025-2029 Programmatic Agreement for HUD-funded programs

and invitation to participate in Section 106 Consultation

 

The Ohio State Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) requires communities that receive funding originating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to enter into a five-year Programmatic Agreement with OHPO to facilitate Section 106 compliance.  The City is working on finalizing the 2025-2029 Programmatic Agreement between OHPO and the City of Kent and it requires that the City of Kent notify local/county historical societies/preservation organizations about the execution of the Programmatic Agreement so that they will be aware of the process that OHPO specifies the City Of Kent will follow for projects involving historic properties.  The City of Kent has submitted a copy of the 2025-2029 Programmatic Agreement to the Kent Historical Society (KHS) and KHS signed it February 5, 2025 as a concurring party.  A copy of the draft 2025-2029 Programmatic Agreement is available in the Community Development Department by emailing kailyn.cyrus@kentohio.gov if any other preservation organizations are interested in reviewing or commenting.  Please submit comments no later than end of day on June 4, 2025.

Department Descriptions and Roles

Community Development

The Community Development Department assist residents and businesses through the provision of a variety of programs and services that support private development, promotes safe housing, and encourages quality of life throughout the community.  The Planning and Zoning Division of the Community Development Department provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Sustainability Commission, Architectural Review Board and the Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council.

Economic Development

The City of Kent is dedicated to serving the needs of our diverse business community by providing an economic environment whereby your business may grow and prosper. To this end, the Economic Development Program works to promote the maintenance and expansion of the local economic base and your investment in Kent. It is through this joint effort between the public and private sectors that the economic health of Kent is maintained. Visit our Business Resources page for more information.

Engineering

The Engineering Division is part of the Service Department and is responsible for planning and implementing the city's capital improvement projects. The Division also maintains the standards for infrastructure construction, infrastructure records, and provides inspection services for all public and private construction within the City of Kent. Visit the current projects and completed projects pages to find out what's new.

Contact Us

Community Development
Economic Development
Engineering Department
930 Overholt Rd.
Kent, OH 44240

Phone:  Development 330-678-8108
              Engineering 330-678-8106

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