The Building Department is under the authority of the Ross County Commissioners. We provide a multitude of services including commercial building inspections and floodplain management.
The Ross County Planning Commission oversees and coordinates development in unincorporated areas of Ross County. It has the authority to make studies, plans, recommendations, and reports concerning the physical, social, environmental, and economic characteristics, functions, services and other aspects of the county.
The Planning Department performs administrative duties on behalf of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets once a month every third Tuesday.
The membership of the commission is composed of the board of county commissioners and eight other members appointed by the board.