Planning Commission Membership
- Neal Reynolds, Chair
- Elliot John-Conry, Secretary
- Mayor Tim Kirkendall, member
- Stephanie Kendrick, Community member
- Mark Ervin, Community member
You can contact the Planning Commission through the Albany Village Administrator.
Planning Commission Meetings
The Albany Planning Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of each month
at 6:00 pm at Village Hall
unless advertised otherwise
about the Commission 
The Planning Commission oversees planning and development matters as set forth in the Albany Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. The commission’s work is framed by the 2025 Comprehensive Plan’s vision for Albany and by implementing policies that foster high-quality development for the community. The Commission offers a variety of services to preserve and enhance the quality of life offered to those who live and work in our community. The department guides the physical development of the Village in a manner that promotes sustained growth and protects the historic character of the community.
The Commission also advises the Village Council on planning, zoning and platting matters. The following requests are reviewed by the Commission:
- Annexation petitions and establishment of zoning districts for annexation.
- Planned Unit Development preliminary and final plans.
- Preliminary and final subdivision plats.
- Replats and vacation plats.
- Rezoning (Zone Map amendments).
- Right-of-way (street and alley) vacations.
- Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulation amendments.
A pre-application meeting is required prior to submitting applications to the Albany Planning Commission. Please contact (740) 698-6127 for additional information.
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
Benjamin Franklin
Moving ahead begins with identifying the right destination. On this page you will find a few ideas that are meant to foster a strong sense of community. They also preserve our cherished small-town charm. With careful planning and active participation from the community, we can absolutely achieve success! Every community member must engage. Everyone should take part in planning and executing these ideas. We have a beautiful community! Together, we must work towards common goals that will benefit everyone and contribute to the overall well-being of Albany. This collaborative approach will allow us to create a stronger, more vibrant community. It will help Albany retain the unique charm that we all hold dear.
Downtown, Repurposed.
A vibrant downtown will make our community stronger. It will enhance the comfort and quality of life. This happens by increasing job opportunities, shopping, and social activities.
The old buildings in downtown Albany remind us of the past and help shape the culture of the neighborhood. They allow us to learn about history and understand the people who lived here before us.
Tying it all together…Albany, Lake Snowden, Alexander Schools
If funding were available, this project would allow free movement between the Village, Lake Snowden, and the Alexander School campus. It would also remove the dangers of crossing the busy 4-lane highway at grade. Click on picture to enlarge.
Gordon K. Bush Airport.
March 26, 2022
Fun day at the Ohio University Gordon K. Bush Airport today!
Republic Airways flew in an Embraer 175 as a recruiting event for the Flight School students at Ohio.
Watch both videos by clicking on the images.
Special thanks to Jay Barnes for allowing us to use this video.
Visit our Development Resources page for even more great information and ideas!
Albany Business Park; The Carpenter Road Plan
Close to 200 acres in size, this area is known as the Albany Business Park. Located on Carpenter Road, it sits ready for your development. The Park is zoned B-2 Business; Light-manufacturing, Warehousing, Distribution, and Office use. The Albany Business Park offers comprehensive utilities, including water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, and broadband fiber optics. It also provides adjacent air and rail services. This makes it an ideal location for your business.
This 2019 drone footage on YouTube offers a bird’s-eye perspective of the property, enhancing the understanding of its outstanding features.
Athens County Economic Development Council
The Athens County Economic Development Council is the champion of business in Southeast Ohio. We are a public-private partnership committed to increasing economic opportunity in Athens County by encouraging entrepreneurship, recruiting new businesses, and helping existing businesses grow and expand. Advocacy is the cornerstone of all we do. We work for you because your success is our success. Prosperous businesses make for happy employees and a booming local economy
