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Development Department Contact Information
Development Department Contact Information
Development Department Contact Information
Kevin Chesar, Director of Development.
Kevin Chesar has served as the City of Monroe Development Director since August 2006. His career has included service to the City of Dayton as a City Planner, various transportation and community planning roles at the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, and experience as the County Recorder of Guernsey County. Kevin manages the Economic Development, Planning, Zoning & Property Maintenance Enforcement, Permitting, Geographic Information Systems, Board support, and Community Improvement Corporation activities. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology as well as Urban & Regional Planning from Miami University; and a Masters of Urban Administration from Wright State University. Kevin is involved with the Ohio Economic Development Association, Ohio Planning Association, and Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments.
Staff Contact Information
For zoning on a property, contact the Development Department at 513-539-7374, extension 1020.
Samuel L. Hill, Planner
Sam has worked for the City of Monroe since 2008. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning (BUP). Please contact Sam at 513-539-7374, extension 1022, for information on mapping, site plan review, sign regulations, planning, property maintenance issues, and zoning determinations.
Jennifer Patterson, Economic Development Specialist
Jen has worked for the City of Monroe since 2008. She graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree (public administration). She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 2006. Please contact Jen at 513-539-7374, extension 1023, for information on locating or expanding your business in Monroe, available properties, potential incentives, and workforce development services.
Casey Sparks, Planning and Zoning Specialist
Casey has worked for the City of Monroe since 2007. She graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Administration degree at Wright State University. Please contact Casey at 513-539-7374, extension 1020, for information on building permits, lot splits, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals.
