Circleville-Pickaway Lease Oversight Board

Responsibilities include overseeing the terms of the lease of Berger Hospital to Ohio Health. Committee members represent the city and the county and serve without compensation.

Board Of Zoning Appeals

The BZA hears appeals in matters related to the zoning ordinances. Because the Board acts somewhat like a court, it is called a quasi-judicial body. The Board is required to follow procedures set forth to evaluate the facts in each case. Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, as needed, at 6:30 p.m.

Cable TV Board

The Cable TV Board oversees the operation of the CGTV municipal television station, which broadcasts City Council’s regular meetings and Committee meetings, as well as local sporting events and other happenings. The programming can be found on the YouTube channel CGTV-Circleville Ohio or on Spectrum Digital TV service channel 1021.
Meetings: Once a month as needed

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission has established a system of personnel administration for the City of Circleville based on merit principles and personnel methods, governing the appointment, promotion, transfer, layoff, removal and discipline of its employees while providing an equal opportunity to all qualified citizens to compete for employment on a basis of demonstrated merit and fitness. The commission also establishes and maintains a uniform and equitable plan of classifications based upon duties and responsibilities of positions, promotes high morale among city employees by providing good working conditions and opportunities for promotion, and develops a program of recruitment, training, advancement and tenure that will make a career in city service attractive to citizens who possess both ability and integrity. Meetings: 2nd Tuesday at 8:30 a.m

Downtown Redevelopment District Board

The Everts Downtown Redevelopment District (DRD) was established in December 2016 by Circleville's City Council through Ordinance 12-68-2016 with a term length of 10 years. In December 2019, Circleville's City Council created four more DRD districts (East Main Street-DRD1, Court Street-DRD2, West Main Street-DRD3, and Franklin Street-DRD4) through Ordinance 12-64-2019 with a term length of 30 years. Some of the funds in these districts are made to the Treasurer of Pickaway County in lieu of taxes. These funds are to be used for improvements to property. The purpose of Circleville's DRD is to serve as a catalyst for downtown economic development, job creation, property improvement, and retaining the city's distinctive residential and commercial architecture. The DRD Operating Committee was formed in December 2019 and is tasked with (A) reviewing all applications requesting funds from the DRD Fund and (B) presenting an annual report to the Circleville City Council on Circleville's DRD.

Meetings: Bi-Annually or as needed

Historic Review Board

The HRB is tasked with protecting and preserving the areas of the city with unique and valuable historic, architectural and cultural resources. The Board encourages development and property improvements that respect the existing historic architecture and reduce conflict between new construction and existing development. The HRB promotes and enhances revitalization and reinvestment in the City of Circleville.
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, as needed, at 5:30pm in Council Chambers.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Park Board provides guidance and direction to the Mayor and the Parks and Recreation Director on matters relating to planning, acquisition, development and operation of the city’s parks, facilities and recreational programs.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Pickaway County Health District Board

One member is appointed to this board from the city to serve with members from around Pickaway County. The Board oversees the operations of the Pickaway County Health District, whose mission is to protect and improve the health of Pickaway County residents through the provision of quality public health services.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Planning And Zoning Commission

P&Z is the platting authority for the city. The Commission reviews and must approve development plans and site plan design applications. P&Z shall review all text and map amendments to the zoning code and make recommendations to City Council.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month, as needed, at 5:30 p.m.

Records Commission

Meetings: Bi-Annually

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission creates and maintains a comprehensive plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replacement, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs in the public streets, rights-of-way, parks, cemeteries, public schools and other city-owned property.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm

JEDD - Circleville Pickaway Township

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