Central Ohio Better Business Bureau
1169 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 486-6336
Organization that seeks to
develop an ethical marketplace
where buyers and sellers can
trust each other by creating a
community of trustworthy
businesses, setting standards
for marketplace trust,
encouraging and supporting good
business practices, celebrating
marketplace role models, and
denouncing substandard
marketplace behavior.
City of Westerville
21 South State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 901-6400
TDD: (614) 901-6413
Board of Zoning Appeals
(614) 901-6650
The Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA) is a
seven-member board that
hears and decides primarily
zoning variances and
temporary use permits. The
Board is also responsible
for the hearing and
disposition of appeals from
any order or decision made
by a City administrative
officer in enforcing the
zoning ordinance. BZA meets
the second Thursday of each
month in City Council
Chambers at 21 S. State
Street.
Economic Development
(614) 901-6409
City department
charged with attracting and
retaining businesses in our
community by making
Westerville the ideal place
to operate a company.
Electric Division
(614) 901-6700
After 100 years of
service, the Westerville
Electric Division is the
only municipally owned and
operated suburban electrical
provider in central Ohio,
serving all Westerville’s
36,000 residents and 1,500
businesses.
Fire Division
(614) 901-6600
Three fire stations
strategically positioned in
the City allow the Fire
Division to provide 4-minute
average emergency response
time.
Parks and Recreation
(614) 901-6500
Enhances the lives of
Westerville citizens by
providing quality and
diverse leisure facilities,
programs, and services, and
by preserving and developing
natural areas. The
department maintains 550
acres with 39 parks and
facilities including a
96,600 square foot Community
Center and 23 miles of
leisure paths and bike
trails.
Planning Commission
(614) 901-6650
The Planning
Commission is a seven-member
board that holds public
hearings on land use
proposals such as
subdivision plans and
rezoning requests. The
Commission also hears and
reviews plans for new office
and commercial land
development and provides a
forum for public discussion
of plans and proposed
development regulations.
Meetings are on the fourth
Wednesday of each month in
City Council Chambers at 21
S. State St.
Police Division
(614) 882-7444
Consisting of 75 sworn
officers, 20 civilian
employees, and 20 reserve
officers, the Westerville
Police Department provides
bicycle and foot patrols,
commercial vehicle
enforcement, selective
traffic problem-area
enforcement, and use of the
speed monitor sign
throughout the City.
Uptown Review Board
(614) 901-6650
The Uptown Review
Board (URB) is a
seven-member board charged
with protecting and
promoting the historic
character of the Uptown
District. The URB is
responsible for reviewing
changes including new
construction, building
additions, facade
renovations and changes to
exterior materials, window
and door replacements,
signage, awnings, paint
color changes, building
demolition, and landscaping
elements (e.g. fences,
walls, walkways, etc.). The
Board meets the first
Thursday of each month at 21
S. State Street in City
Council Chambers.
Elections and Ballot Issues
Entrepreneurial Edge
An online database helping
entrepreneurs plan, start, and
advance their businesses by
maximizing their community
resources. This site, developed
through a collaboration between
TECHColumbus, the Columbus
Metropolitan Library, OCLC, and
the Columbus Chamber of
Commerce, provides access to a
business librarian through chat
and e-mail for two hours each
business day.
Genoa Township
5111 S. Old 3C Highway
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 895-1126
It is the mission of Genoa
Township to guide and manage the
development of the township in a
manner that retains or enhances the
quality of life of its residents.
Leadership Westerville
Kristi Robbins, Executive Director
P.O. Box 215
Westerville, OH 43086-0215
(614) 901-3101
Leadership Westerville is
a non-profit organization
committed to creating a network
of committed citizens who are
dedicated to improving their
leadership skills to better
serve our community.
Ohio Business Votes
Voter Registration
Return to: Secretary of State
Borden Building, 15th Floor
180 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Organization that educates
Ohioans about the economic
effects of legislative and
judicial actions and prepares
them to participate in the
political process in an informed
manner.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
230 East Town Street
P.O. Box 15159
Columbus, OH 43215-0159
(614) 228-4201
The Ohio Chamber of
Commerce is dedicated to
presenting Ohio lawmakers with
the business perspective on
issues. As Ohio’s largest and
most diverse statewide business
advocacy group, the Ohio Chamber
has been a consistent voice for
business for more than a
century.
Otterbein University
One Otterbein College
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 890-3000
Otterbein University is a
nationally ranked, comprehensive
institution with a liberal arts
tradition dating back to 1847.
An emphasis on community
engagement and service learning
in 56 undergraduate and three
graduate programs create endless
opportunities.
TECHColumbus
1275 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 487-3700
Organization seeks to
accelerate business growth and
job creation by facilitating
collaboration between Central
Ohio’s technical assets and
providing resources and
assistance as needed to
encourage business and overall
economic progress.
United States Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington DC 20062-2000
As the voice of business,
the Chamber's core purpose is to
fight for free enterprise before
Congress, the White House,
regulatory agencies, the courts,
the court of public opinion, and
governments around the world.
Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
99 Commerce Park Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
(614) 882-8917
(614) 882-2085 (fax)
info@westervillechamber.com
The objectives of the
Westerville Area Chamber of
Commerce are to promote the
interests of area businesses and
the community while providing
members with services made
available through Chamber
membership.
Westerville City Schools
336 Otterbein Avenue
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-5700
Serving a culturally and
economically diverse
52-square-mile area in
northeastern Franklin and
southern Delaware counties,
Westerville City Schools serves
approximately 14,250 students,
is the 10th-largest district in
Ohio and earned a rating of
"Excellent" from the Ohio
Department of Education on the
most recent State Report Card.
Westerville Firefighters Memorial
52 Westerville Square, Suite 265
Westerville, OH 43081
Non-profit organization
set up to construct a memorial
in an effort to provide a unique
and thoughtful look into the
lives of firefighters.
Westerville Public Library
126 South State Street
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-7277
The Westerville Public
Library provides materials,
programs and services to
residents of all ages in
Franklin and Delaware counties
to assist in their pursuit of
information and resources to
meet their educational,
professional and personal needs.
Westerville Uptown Merchants
Association
This site is devoted to
promoting the businesses and
events of Uptown Westerville.
Here you will find information
on all your favorite Uptown
shops and restaurants along with
details about upcoming
festivities to occur in
Westerville’s historic district.
Westerville Visitors & Convention
Bureau
20 West Main Street
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 794-0401
(800) 824-8461
Organization that promotes
tourism and attracts visitors to
the Westerville area. Provides
information on what to see,
things to do, and where to stay
in the Westerville area.
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