Planning & Development

COVID-19 Update

The Planning Department will be open to the public by appointment only due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the area. To schedule an appointment, contact Mandelyn Lyons by email at mlyons@coawi.org or 715-682-7041. 

Building Permits can be submitted and paid for online:

Submit a Building Permit online

Pay for a Building Permit online 


City Planning Documents  

  1. Chapter 781. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
  2. City's Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
  3. Comprehensive Plan Part 2
  4. 2018 Housing Strategic Plan
  5. City of Ashland 25 by 25 Plan
  6. Bike and Pedestrian Plan Background Report
  7. Bike and Pedestrian Plan Map
  8. 2018 Economic Development Strategic Plan
  9. Waterfront Development Plan (2019)
  10. City Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) 2019-2024
Plan Overview Poster
Historical building

Special Studies

  1. 2016-2017 Historical and Architectural Resources Survey
  2. 2017 City of Ashland Housing Report
  3. 2018 Downtown Parking Analysis
  4. Final City of Ashland Source Water Protection Plan July 2021

Additional Resources

-    City of Ashland Base Map

-    Ashland County Base Map

-    Ashland Main Street