Local government
Local Government in Pataskala
Follow Pataskala City Council, boards and commissions, planning and zoning, elections and the decisions that shape the city.
November 3, 2026 election
Unofficial results show majority yes votes on all four Pataskala charter amendments
Unofficial results are in for the four proposed City Charter amendments on the November 3 ballot. They are not final until the Licking County Board of Elections certifies them. The voter guide remains available as a record of what was on Pataskala ballots.
Guides
- How Pataskala City Government Works
A plain-English guide to City Council, the Mayor and City Administrator, boards and commissions, how an ordinance passes and how residents can take part.
- Planning and Zoning in Pataskala, Explained
Who decides rezonings, variances, conditional uses, overlay reviews, replats and sign plans in Pataskala, when City Council votes, and how to follow a case from agenda to decision.
- Pataskala Development Tracker
Dated status and timelines for selected rezonings, planned developments and larger proposals in Pataskala, drawn from official City records.
- Water and Sewer in Pataskala
Two public providers serve different parts of Pataskala. How to check what serves a property, and who to contact about billing, connections and problems.
- Permits for Home Projects in Pataskala
Which offices handle approvals for common home projects inside the City: City zoning permits, County building permits, plumbing and right-of-way work, and where to start.
What This Section Covers
This section brings together PataskalaOH.com coverage of how Pataskala is governed. It follows City Council, the City's boards and commissions, planning and zoning, elections and ballot issues, development decisions and municipal services, using official records as the source.
More guides will be added here as they are completed and verified.
How Pataskala City Government Is Organized
According to the City of Pataskala, voters elect a Mayor and seven City Council members: three at large and one from each of the city's four wards. At-large members are elected by all voters in the city, and ward members by voters in their own ward.
The City's boards and commissions include the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Personnel Board of Review and the Parks Advisory Board. City Hall is at 621 W. Broad Street.
Upcoming Public Meetings
- Council Meeting
Monday, November 16 at 7:00 PM · City Hall Council Chambers
Recent Coverage
- Unofficial results show majority yes votes on all four Pataskala charter amendments
November 4, 2026
- Pataskala Council gives second reading to proposal to prohibit commercial marijuana cultivation, processing and dispensing
October 7, 2026
- What the four Pataskala charter amendments on the November 3 ballot proposed
October 6, 2026
- Pataskala commission approves Aldi grocery store overlay application with conditions
October 6, 2026
- Pataskala Council adopts ordinance authorizing up to $3.5 million in notes for water treatment plant repairs
October 5, 2026
Official Sources
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Last updated October 9, 2026. Information about City government is based on City of Pataskala sources.