Hamilton County Planning + Development

10/21/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, JESSE! 🎉

Help us congratulate Jesse Davis on his promotion to Assistant Field Operations Superintendent with Hamilton County Planning + Development! 👏

Jesse will continue supporting our Field Operations team by overseeing field personnel, equipment, and projects while helping keep operations running safely and smoothly.

We’re excited to see Jesse take on this new role and wish him continued success! Way to go, Jesse!

10/19/2026

☕️ Morning Meetings, Smarter Inspections! 🦺

Our building inspectors kick off their mornings with team meetings focused on communication, continued learning, and staying up to date on important topics - including workers’ compensation and workplace safety.

Taking time to learn, share knowledge, and look out for one another helps keep our team informed, prepared, and safe out in the field!

10/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Alex Smille! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that Alex has been promoted from Zoning Plans Examiner to Senior Zoning Plans Examiner!

Alex’s hard work, knowledge, and dedication to Planning + Development have earned this well-deserved promotion. We’re lucky to have you on the team, Alex!

Congratulations on your new role!

10/09/2026

We're celebrating National Community Planning month and were honored by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners with an official Proclamation.

Hamilton County’s Community Planners help navigate change with data-driven research, professional expertise, public engagement, and outstanding customer service that provides better choices for how people work, play and live!

10/09/2026

THE FUTURE OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IS TAKING FLIGHT!

Drones are quickly becoming valuable tools for local governments—and our Stormwater team is exploring how this technology can help us work smarter and more efficiently.

From inspecting hard-to-reach outfalls and documenting erosion to monitoring construction sites and assessing detention and retention ponds, drones can give our crews a whole new perspective.

And the possibilities don’t stop there! As drone technology continues to advance, tools like terrain mapping, GPS-based positioning, and 3D modeling can help us better understand, document, and monitor stormwater infrastructure over time.

Smarter mapping. Better inspections. More efficient stormwater management.

The future of stormwater is looking pretty high-tech!

10/06/2026

💧 STORMWATER, FLOODING & INSURANCE 💧🌧️
Stormwater Awareness Week

When several inches of rain fell in a short amount of time back in August, storm sewer systems can become overwhelmed. Nearby waterways can also rise quickly and overflow their banks—leading to localized flooding and, unfortunately, water damage to homes and basements.

🏠 Here’s something every homeowner should know:
A traditional homeowners insurance policy typically does not cover flood damage.

Flood insurance can help provide financial protection if floodwaters damage your home or property.

And here’s a surprising fact: You don’t have to live in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood area to purchase flood insurance. According to FloodSmart.gov, nearly one-third of NFIP flood insurance claims come from outside high-risk flood areas.

🌊 Flooding can happen where you least expect it.

Want to learn more about flood insurance and protecting your home?

👉 Visit FloodSmart.gov

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10/05/2026

On September 9, our Field Operations crews got hands-on during a welding training class provided by Nippon Sanso Matheson Gas.

The training covered everything from properly setting up and operating our welder to learning tips and techniques to sharpen their welding skills.

Why does this matter? Because these skills help our crews bring more projects in-house - from fabricating tools and brackets to creating equipment needed for our fire hydrant trucks.

By expanding our in-house capabilities, we can build what we need, when we need it, while reducing the need to send certain projects out for fabrication.

10/05/2026

🌧️💧 IT’S STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK! 💧🌧️

DID YOU KNOW?
There’s an entire stormwater system beneath our neighborhoods that most of us never see!

Throughout Hamilton County, a network of storm pipes, inlets, and manholes works largely out of sight, collecting rainwater from streets and properties and moving it through the drainage system - storm pipes, inlets and manholes.

🗺️ Take a look at these two maps!
The first shows the neighborhood as we see it from above.
The second reveals what’s happening underneath and around the streets—the extensive stormwater infrastructure working out of sight.

Pretty cool, right?

Every time it rains, this hidden network is working to help manage stormwater and keep water moving where it belongs.

This Stormwater Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the systems you may never notice - but that play an important role every time the skies open up!

10/02/2026

🌧️ IT’S STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK! 💧

And what better way to celebrate than with some STORMWATER BY THE NUMBERS! 🔢💦

Did you know Hamilton County is home to approximately 1,900 detention and retention basins? That’s a LOT of places working behind the scenes to help manage stormwater!

These basins play an important role in reducing stormwater runoff and helping prevent flooding.

But there’s more to the story! 👇

In 2003, the Hamilton County Stormwater District was established, bringing water quality regulations designed to reduce pollutants carried by stormwater.

Since then, many new detention and retention basins have been designed with water quality features that help remove pollutants from stormwater before it is discharged into our waterways.

So the next time you pass one of these seemingly ordinary basins, remember: there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye! 👀

10/01/2026

🌧️ WE’RE LOOKING FOR A HYDRAULICS ENGINEER! 💧

Do you have experience in hydraulics and an interest in helping shape storm drainage decisions in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County is seeking a registered voter and Hamilton County resident to serve on the Storm Drainage Variance & Appeals Board.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post and help us spread the word!

Interested in applying? Visit the County’s website for application instructions and more information about this and other board and commission vacancies.

🔗 Learn more and apply here:
https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/county_commissioners/boards_and_commissions/vacancies.php