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Washington County

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Introduction

The Small Business Resource Manual was developed by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Marietta College to assist Washington County residents who have an interest in starting or expanding a small business. While it is nearly impossible to cover every facet involved in business start-ups or expansions, the following pages do provide a guide for you to follow as you embark on your new adventure.

Regulations governed by the enclosed agencies change frequently. p> For further assistance, please contact the Small Business Development Center at Washington State Community College, 308 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750; Telephone: 740-373-5150 and Fax number 740-373-7496, email plankford@wscc.edu.

County Overview

Highlights and statistical information

NAMED FOR: George Washington,
First president of the United States
ESTABLISHED: Proclamation - July 27, 1788
2000 POPULATION: 63,251
LAND AREA: 635.2 Square Miles
COUNTY SEAT: Marietta City

Washington County is located in the southeastern portion of the state on the Ohio River. U.S. Route 50, State Routes 32 (Appalachian Highway), 670, 260, 550, and 676 cross the county east and west and Interstate Highway 77, and State Routes 7, 26, 145, 339, 555 and 821 run north and south. The Muskingum, Little Hocking and Little Muskingum Rivers flow into the Ohio River at Washington County.

During the early 1800s, shipbuilding became a thriving business in Marietta. Full-rigged ocean-going vessels were built and launched at the mouth of the Muskingum River, and floated down the Ohio River to the Mississippi River, then on to the ocean and world ports.

Major attractions in Washington County include Wayne National Forest, Campus Martius Museum of the Northwest Territory, Ohio River Museum, W.P. Snyder Riverboat, Showboat Becky Thatcher, Valley Gem Sternwheeler and Blennerhassett Island and Mansion.

The following summary provides a personal, residential, commercial, and industrial demographic snapshot of the county:

Demographics

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Largest Communities	2000	Persons by Age	2000
Marietta	14,515	Under 5 years	3,691
Belpre	6,660	5 to 9 years	4,151
Beverly	1,282	10 to 14 years	4,317
Matamoras	957	15 to 19 years	4,621
Lowell	628	20 to 24 years	3,698
Macksburg	202	25 to 34 years	7,399
Lower Salem	109	35 to 44 years	10,021
		45 to 54 years	9,276
Housing Units	2000	55 to 59 years	3,533
Total Units	27,760	60 to 64 years	3,081
Owner Occupied	19,167	65 and over	9,463
Renter Occupied	5,970

Income	2000
Median Household -2000	$34,275
Per Capita - 2000	$18,082

Number of Households	2000	Persons by Race	2000
Total	25,137	Total	62,687
Persons in Households	61,524	White	61,563
		African American	585
Number of Families	2000	Am. Indian/Eskimo/Aleut	151
Total	17,683	Asian & Pacific Islander	303
Married couple	14,562	Hispanic	85
With related children	5,933

Population		Education (Enrollment)	2000
1970	57,160	Public K-12	10,292
1980	64,266	Private K-12	1,384
1990	62,254	College/University	2,902
2000	63,251	Post College/Graduate	415
2005(Projected)	59,700
2010(Projected)	57,700
		Agriculture	2000
Health Care	2000	Number of Farms	1,000
Hospitals	2	Land in Farms (acres)	147,000
Physicians	97
Extended Care Homes	9
Beds	781

WASHINGTON COUNTY BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Utilities
Electric - Allegheny Power, Washington Electric Cooperative
Natural Gas - East Ohio Gas
Telephone - Ameritech, Alltell

Major Employers

Aarque Co./Kardex Systems Inc.	BP Amoco Corp.
Eramet Inc.	Thermo Electron/Forma Scientific
Marietta City Board of Education	Marietta College
Marietta Memorial Hospital	Pioneer Pipe Inc.
RJF International Inc.	Royal Dutch Shell/Shell Chemical
Wal-Mart Stores	Warren Local Board of Education

Civilian Work Force

2000

32,700

Components of Business Change

	1996	1997	1998	2000
Business Starts	142	150	128	97
Business Terminations	97	164	144	108
Net Change	45	-14	-16

Community business resources

Many of the resources in this guide will assist you in developing a realistic plan prior to entering into business. Take the time to contact these sources of assistance and draw from their skills and knowledge to complement and strengthen your chances of business success.

The following guide to area resources was compiled to include a representative cross-section of what is available. If the particular resource you contact cannot assist you personally with your need, they usually can refer you to someone who can.

This county has a vast and diversified group of professionals who can provide invaluable information regarding the initial stages of your business. Early contact with the following could save you a lot of time, money and wasted effort.

The Ohio Small Business Development at Marietta College serves Washington County by offering one-on-one counseling, on site assessments, referrals, a resource center for research and development, workshops and seminars, and loan resources.

The Small Business Development Center also has information concerning statistical data for the county, manufacturers’ directories, current economic indicators of the county, local, state and federal legislation affecting the local business community, and lists of area professionals and businesses that can be of assistance to you and your business.

Chambers of Commerce throughout the county also offer opportunities for small businesses to meet and network with other business owners and access a variety of demographic and regional informative sources.
Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director
PO Box 8
713 Park Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
http://www.belprechamber.com/contact.shtml,

Beverly-Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce
President
PO Box 908
Beverly, Ohio 45715-0908

Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
316 Third Street
Marietta, Ohio
45750
740-373-5176

Muskingum Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 837
Beverly, Oh
45715- 0837
740-984-8259 or 740-984-8890
Fax: 740-984-0205, www.mvacc.com

Educational resources

Educational institutions offer a wide variety of assistance and should all be contacted periodically to learn what workshops, seminars, and training programs are scheduled.

Most publish an annual calendar of small business training opportunities. Take advantage of these resources. It is clearly to your benefit.
Ohio Small Business Development Center at Washington State Community College
308 Front Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-5150
plankford@wscc.edu

Washington County OSU Extension Economic Development Office
Community Development Director
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-3504
Fax: 740-373-4256, wcedo@washingtongov.org
Doug Grize, Economic Development Specialist
Jill Gerken, Administrative Assistant
Darlene Lurkshin, Assistant to the ED Specialist

The primary goal of this organization is to foster economic development among new and existing larger businesses in Washington County.
Statistical information about the region, industrial sites and financing options is also available.
The extension service economic development office works closely with the Washington County Community Improvement Corporation, the Washington County Revolving Loan Fund and the Small Business Development Center at Marietta College.
A series of informational packets about issues affecting small business is available through the extension service web site at www.ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu

Washington State Community College
Director of Business and Industry Training
710 Colegate Drive
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-374-8716
Fax: 740-373-7496,

Washington County Career Center, Adult Job Training
Route 2 Watertown Road
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-2766 or 1-800-648-3695
Fax: 740-376-2766 ext 358

The Washington County Public Library
The reference and business sections of the library offer a broad selection of trade publications and statistical information in addition to books on how to go into business.
The library is usually able to order books and publications for you from other libraries.
The library frequently sponsors training on using the Internet.
The library staff will assist you in finding necessary information, much of it available on the Internet.
The library is a good source for demographic information about the Washington County area.
The Washington County Public Library houses a variety of general business-related information at the main library in Marietta. A total of 74 titles are listed under "small business" along with a suggestion to check "sale of small business and "small business accounting." Among the noteworthy titles are: Turn Your Talents Into Profits by Darcie Sanders; Bill Adler's Chance of a Lifetime by Bill Adler; The Small Town Survival Guide: Help For Changing The Economic Future of Your Town by Jack McCall; The Small Business Test by Colin Ingram; The Off-The-Beaten-Track Job Book: You Can Make a Living And Have a Life by Sandra Gurvis and How to Become Financially Successful By Owning Your Own Business by Albert J. Lowry.
Other titles and information may be ordered through interlibrary loans. Librarians also recommend small business owners consult www.oplin.lib.oh.us for resources.
Washington County Public Library, Main Branch
615 Fifth Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-1057, 740-376-2171 (administration)
Fax: 740-373-2860
Hours:9 AM- to 8:30 P.M. Monday -Thursday. 10 AM to 6 PM Fri, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM

The Washington County Public Library - Barlow Branch
100 White Oak Professional Center
Barlow, Ohio 45712

The Washington County Public Library - Belpre Branch
2012 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

The Washington County Public Library - Beverly Branch
McIntosh Street
PO Box 728
Beverly, Ohio 45715

The Washington County Public Library - New Matamoras Branch
100 Merchant Street
New Matamoras, Ohio 45767
740-865-3386
Fax: 740-865-2054

Small Business Seminars, Workshops, & Continuing Education

County Regulations

County Government, in many instances, administers licenses and taxes for Ohio.

Be sure to fulfill your county responsibilities. Failure to do so may result in the loss or delay in receiving a necessary state license to operate your business.

Depending on your particular business and situation, additional requirements may exist.

Be sure to check with each area after you have outlined your particular situation for any additional applicable licenses, permits, or taxes.
Vendor’s License

Is required of most retail establishments
This is a state license, issued by the county that pertains to the Ohio Sales Tax (see State Sales Tax). The charge for this is $25.
Applicants are advised to be prepared to supply standard information (name and address, phone) and social security number or federal tax ID number. Corporations will need their charter number.

Other Licensing

The Washington County Auditor's Office also issues cigarette and junk yard licensing.
Washington County Auditor's Office
Courthouse
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-6623
Fax: 740-376-7424, httP://www.co.washington.oh.us/dept-auditor.htm

County Government
Washington County Commissioners
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-6623
Fax: 740-374-7693

Washington County Commissioners

Can provide general information on county business requirements including contact points for zoning regulation, soil test, control, hazardous waste, water and sewer, and building permits.
Provide referrals to other appropriate Economic and Small Business Development offices and personnel.
The commissioners office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The commission meets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and for two hours Thursday evenings.

County Economic Development
Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District
Route 1 P.O. Box 2990
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Phone: 740-374-9436
Fax: 740-374-8038

Administers a number of federally funded loan programs available to businesses.

Washington County Economic Development

The County Economic Development office provides general information about financing options and demographics.
Washington County has a revolving loan fund administered through this office. See additional details in Chapter 8.
Information is also available about businesses for sale or lease or land for sale or lease.
The Economic Development office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Washington County Economic Development (OSU Extension)
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Governor's Economic Development Office
740-373-5150
Fax: 740-374-8038
308 Front St
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Washington County Community Improvement Corporation
PO Box 568
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Works closely with other economic development agencies to foster growth in the region.
Board is made up of community leaders
Owns Riverview Commerce Park. One lot remains available for sale.

Washington -Morgan County Community Action Agency
740-373-3745
Fax: 740-373-6775
218 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Administers Washington-Morgan Microenterprise Loan Program. See additional details in Chapter 8.

Marietta/Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau
316 Third Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Travel and Tourism

The convention and visitors bureau is responsible for directing and coordinating all tourism activities across Washington County.
Shared marketing opportunities are available to membership-paying businesses in and around Washington County.
The CVB is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

County Government Officials/Other Resources

Personal Property Tax

Personal Property Tax

These returns must be filed with the County Auditor within 90 days after your first sale and thereafter on a yearly basis between February 15 and April 30.
Items such as inventory, machinery, etc., are taxed.
The Auditor's office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

County Health Department
County Health Permit

Certain businesses may require approval and licensing by local health departments.
The Washington County General Health District inspects food service operations, including vending, mobile and temporary. They are also responsible for reviewing food service facility plans. Manufactured home parks, park camps, pools, wells, water haulers, sewage systems, sewage installers, day care, marina and tattoo establishments all come under the health department's jurisdiction.
The County Health District also tracks county vital statistics and maintains a division which implements public health programming.
Fees for the food service licenses vary from $95 to $235. A new fee schedule is expected to take effect in January, 2001.
The cities of Marietta and Belpre have their own health departments with jurisdiction within the city limits.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There is an inspection, a waiting period, and a charge for this license, so be sure to apply early.
Washington County Health Department
342 Muskingum Drive
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Home Bakery License

County Register of Deeds

Other Public Officials/Resources
Child Care Resource Network, Childcare Specialist
200 Putnam Street Suite 600
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Serves Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Athens, Belmont Guernsey, Hocking, Muskingum Perry and Washington Counties.
Maintains data base of in-home and center-based child care providers.
Provides technical assistance to child care providers.

Washington County Engineer's Office
204 Davis Avenue
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-376-7430
Fax: 740-376-7084

Washington County Building Permit Office
217 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-374-4185
Fax: 740-374-3096

Small business persons should plan to visit the county building permit office if they plan to change the use of or make significant renovations to a building or construct a new building.
Drawings should be completed by an Ohio-certified architect or engineer.
Building licenses are issued for these activities with fees based on square footage. Minimum fee is $25.75.
The county building office is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
Small businesses within the City of Marietta and the City of Belpre are advised to check with the building offices in those communities.
Zoning codes are the responsibility of each municipality or township.

Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
217 Third Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-7022 (Compliance Department)
Fax: 740-374-8625

Washington County Department of Jobs and Family Services
1115 Gilman Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-5513
Fax: 740-374-7692

City Overview

City of Marietta
Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.
Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
City of Marietta Mayor's Office
Marietta City Building, 301 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-1387
Fax: 740-373-2489

City of Marietta Administrative Offices
Marietta City Building, 301 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

City of Marietta Safety-Service Director
301 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-1387
Fax: 740-373-2489

City of Marietta Clerk of Council
308 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-374-5501

City of Marietta Department of Development
304 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-9354
Fax: 740-373-2574

The City of Marietta Department of Development is planning several new development projects during 2001, pending receipt of grant funding.

Municipal Taxes

Municipal taxes are levied and collected by several different methods in Washington County.
Municipal taxes are collected through each municipality’s court system.
Contact the City, Village or Township Hall of the legal municipality in which you intend to operate and identify what taxing agency with which you are to deal.
Contact the appropriate taxing agency and identify your tax responsibilities.
Employers are responsible for withholding tax payments from their employees and remitting this to the appropriate taxing authority when due.
In addition to the tax on individual wages, a municipal income tax also exists on net profits of corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
Be sure to recognize this liability and take the required steps to obtain the necessary forms so that you may file within the prescribed time period.
In Marietta, the city levies a 1.7% income tax.
Business owners may activate an income tax account with the city by phone, mail or in person.
The Income Tax office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City of Marietta Municipal Income Tax Office
308 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-4032
Fax: 740-376-2049

Responsible for issuing zoning permits for commercial construction and building and zoning permits for residential construction.
Issues use and occupancy permits (fee $5), access permits (fee $20), flood plain permits (fee $10) and right of way permits ($20).
Small business permits anticipating changing the use of a building within the city limits must contact the city zoning and building department.
The fees for change of use permits range from $10 to $100.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City of Marietta Engineering Department
304 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-5495
740-376-6445
mttaeng@wirefire.com ,

City of Marietta Health Department
304 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-0611
Fax: 740-376-6445

The City of Marietta Health Department has inspection responsibility for any food service-related business within the city limits of Marietta.
Inspections are made of any permanent, mobile or vending machine businesses preparing or serving food.
Fees for inspections and resulting licensing range from $300 to $400 (plus additional state fees) for most restaurants depending on the size of the operation and the appropriate risk category. Like all Ohio health departments, Marietta Health Department is evaluating its fee structure, conducting hearings about fees and expects a rate increase in 2001.
In addition to previously existing food service locations and any new locations, the city health department inspects marinas, mobile home and RV parks, septic system installations and public pools. Grocery inspections have recently been added to the department's responsibilities.

Village of Beverly
Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
Village of Beverly Mayor's Office
509 Mitchell Avenue
Beverly, Ohio 45715
740-984-2694
Fax: 740-984-2694

Village of Beverly Clerk/Treasurer
509 Mitchell Avenue
Beverly, Ohio 45715
740-984-2694
Fax: 740-984-2694

The Beverly Village Council meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month.

Village of Beverly Police Department
509 Mitchell Avenue
Beverly, Ohio 45715
Business owners are asked to contact the police department at the start of business to assist them in providing adequate security.

Village of Beverly Board of Public Affairs
The Board of Public Affairs is responsible for the water and sewer department. The board meets at 3:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

Municipal Taxes

The Village of Beverly imposes a 1% income tax.
Business owners may set up an account with the village by calling, writing or stopping by the office during regular office hours.
Contact:
Village of Beverly Income Tax Department
609 Mitchell Avenue
Beverly, Ohio 45715
Phone and Fax: 740-984-2694

Village of New Matamoras

Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.

The New Matamoras Village Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Municipal Taxes

In New Matamoras, the village imposes no income tax.

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
Village of New Matamoras Mayor's Office
800 Grandview Avenue
PO Box 536
New Matamoras, Ohio 45767
740-865-2234

Persons unable to reach the mayor are invited to leave a message on his answering machine or contact the village clerk.

Village of New Matamoras Clerk/Treasurer
800 Grandview Avenue
New Matamoras, Ohio 45767
740-865-2124
Fax: 740-865-3342

The Village Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month.

Village of New Matamoras Police Department
Fire: 740-865-2222
Police: 740-865-2833

A new police chief is currently being sought. Houses a satellite office of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.

Village of New Matamoras Board of Public Affairs
The Board of Public Affairs is responsible for the water and sewer department. The board meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Village Of New Matamoras Zoning Committee
Implements village zoning code re: setbacks and fees.
Meets when necessary.

Village Of New Matamoras Building Permits
800 Grandview Avenue
New Matamoras, Ohio 45767
Required for all commercial and residential construction in the village.
Required prior to submission of blueprints and plans to appropriate county and state review organizations.
Fee is $10.
Contact:

Village of Lowell

Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.
· The Lowell Village Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Municipal Taxes

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
Village of Lowell Mayor's Office
P.O. Box 337
Lowell, Ohio 45744
740-896-2419
Fax: 740-896-2971

Village of Lowell Clerk/Treasurer
P.O. Box 456
Lowell, Ohio 45744
740-896-2757
Fax: 740-896-2971

The Lowell Village Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.

Village of Lowell Police Department
740-374-2833
Fax: 740-896-2971

Villages of Lower Salem/Macksburg
Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.
Municipal Taxes

In Lowell, the village imposes no income tax.

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
Village of Lower Salem Mayor's Office
Mayor
740-373-2833
Lower Salem, Ohio 45746

Village of Lower Salem Clerk/Treasurer
P.O. Box 22
Lower Salem, Ohio 45746
The Lower Salem Village Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month.

Village of Lower Salem Police Department
740-373-2833
Operates through the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.

Village of Macksburg Mayor's Office
Mayor
155 School Street
Macksburg, Ohio 45746

Village of Macksburg Clerk/Treasurer
740-783-3905
Dexter City, Ohio 45727
The Macksburg Village Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.

Village of Macksburg Police Department
Operates through the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.

City of Belpre
Municipal Government requirements are as important as the requirements imposed by any other level of government. Be sure to ask each agency you contact if they know of any additional requirements for which you are responsible. Local regulations vary a great deal from community to community.
Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources
City of Belpre Mayor's Office
715 Park Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-7592
Fax: 740-423-4967

Persons interested in being included on City Council agenda are invited to contact the Mayor's Office or attend meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month in council chambers at City Hall. Kim Meredith is Council Clerk.

City of Belpre Fire Department
704 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-9681
The Belpre Fire Chief is available during regular business hours. Individual firefighters are volunteers.

City of Belpre Police Department
715 Park Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-7631
Business owners are asked to contact the police department at the start of business to assist them in providing adequate security.

CITY UTILITIES AND WASTE REMOVAL

Business owners are advised to contact the city auditor's office to arrange water and sewer service for their business location, as well as trash removal, dumpster assignment or curbside pick-up.
Contact:
City of Belpre Deputy City Auditor
715 Park Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-7592
Fax: 740-423-4967

CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The health nurse is responsible for all immunizations and is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.
The health inspector is responsible for inspection and licensing of all food service businesses, including mobile and vending machines, in the City of Belpre. The inspector reviews plans for new food service facilities as well as any existing facilities where use of the structure is changing or where the kitchen has been unused for more than one year. Public swimming pools, marinas and mobile home parks are also under the department's inspection and licensing jurisdiction.
Fees for food service licensing range from $100 to $300. There is no charge for plan review.
The health inspector is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays in Belpre or at 740-592-4431 ext. 224 Monday through Thursday.
Contact:
City of Belpre Health Department
715 Park Drive P.O. Box 160
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740- 423-7592
Fax: 740-423-4967

Municipal Taxes

The City levies a 1% income tax of net profit, plus 1% gross wages withheld for employees, to be paid quarterly.
Business owners may contact the tax clerk in person, by mail or by calling.
The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City of Belpre Tax Department
715 Park Drive
P.O. Box 160
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-8671 or 423-7592

The City of Belpre has a zoning code in effect.
New business owners are advised to consult with the Service Director before buying and/or building any structure
The City Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals meet to consider any applications for variances or zoning changes when the need arises.
The charge for building permits is $2 per $1000.
Signage restrictions do apply. Business owners are advised to contact the Safety Service Director about any signage requirements, as well as building restrictions (such as setbacks).
City of Belpre Safety Service Director
715 Park Drive
Belpre, Ohio 45714
740- 423-7592
Fax: 740-423-4967

Williamstown National Bk.
435 Highland Ave.
Williamstown, West Virginia 26187

WesBanco
200 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

WesBanco
Route 60 & Seneca Dr.
Devola, Ohio

WesBanco
S.R. 550-339
Barlow, Ohio 45712

Waterford Commercial & Savings Bank
Waterford, Ohio 45786

United National Bank
2650 Grand Central Ave.
Parkesburg, West Virginia 26101

Peoples Savings Bank
740-473-2645
S.R. 7
Newport, Ohio 45768

Peoples Savings Bank
710 Second St.
New Matamoras, Ohio 45767

Peoples Banking & Trust
1902 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Peoples Banking & Trust Co.
740-374-6123
138 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

One Valley Bank of Vienna
304-295-5400
500 13th Ave.
Vienna, West Virginia 26105

One Valley Bank NA
304-424-7275
1814 Seventh Street

Marietta Savings Bank
740-373-4700
Lafayette Center
478 Pike St
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Marietta Savings Bank
1925 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Marietta Savings Bank
740-373-2886
226 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Lower Salem Coml. Bank
S.R. 821
Lower Salem, Ohio

First Bank of Ohio
740-423-7549
1200 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

First Bank of Ohio
740-373-4904
320 Front St.
Belpre, Ohio 45750

Community Bank of Parkersburg
304-485-0602
3906 Emerson Ave
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104

Citizens Bank Co.
740-373-3600
116 Second St
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Community Bank of Parkersburg
7th & Juliana Sts.
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

Citizens Bank Co.
740-984-2381
501 5th St
Beverly, Ohio 45715

Belpre Savings Bank
740-423-9504
605 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Bartlett Farmers Bank
740-989-2103
S.R. 7
Little Hocking, Ohio 45742

Bartlett Farmers Bank
740-551-2271
S.R. 550
Barlow, Ohio 45712

Bank One
740-423-4111
321 Main St.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Bank One
740-568-4218
125 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Michele H. Willard
740-373-4500
100 Front St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Gerald W. Townsend
304-375-5922
446 Highland Ave.
Willimastown, West Virginia 26187

Thomas & Hedges
WesBanco Bldg.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Theisen Brock Frye Erb & Leeper Co. LPA
740-373-5455
424 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Redmond & Jones
740-373-7618
421 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Curtis B. Nichols
740-374-9000
324 4th Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Newhart McKay & Montera
200 Putnam St
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Sanford A. Meizlish
740-373-3875
313 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

McCauley Webster & Emrick
740-373-8244
224 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Dennis R. Lewis
304-424-7394
1900 Blizzard Dr.
Parkersburg, WV 26101

Donald Jones
740-373-7618
421 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Jim Fox
740-423-7569
2002 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Norman Folwell
740-373-6004
215 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Williams Fields
740-374-7618
125 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Emrick McCauley & Webster
740-423-9548
1710 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Ellis & Ellis
740-373-8624
328 Fourth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Davidson Heckler Riggs & Fouss.
740-373-7572
Davidson Heckler Riggs
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Buell & Sipe Co. LPA
740-373-3219
322 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Bertram Law Offices
740-373-1155
412 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Barkan Neff & Dodd
740-373-3875
313 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Walt Auvil
304-485-3058
1208 Market St.
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

Atkinson & Burton
740-373-4633
312 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Joseph P. Albright, Jr.
304-424-5163
101 Third St.
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

Addison & Funk
740-373-6688
220 Casto Rd
Marietta, Ohio 45750

William J. Adams
740-373-1335
219 2nd Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Albrecht Insurance Group
740-374-4055
329 S. Seventh St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

E.B. Townsend III
304-375-7571
413 Williams
Williamstown, WV 26187

Tenney & Associates
740-373-2900
111 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Rea & Associates Inc.
740-373-7423
100 Front St. – 5th Floor
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Perry & Associates
740-373-0056
428 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Jim McGuinness CPA
740-373-2584
506 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Jones & Jones
514 Fifth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Jo K. Gibson
740-374-2478
121Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

William D. Holschuh
740-374-5710
240 Seventh St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Robert G. Ferguson, James E. Hensler CPA,David W. Hockenberry
100 Front St
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-7423

Leonard Gardner
402 Front St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

William C. Dawkins
329 S. 7th Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-6196

Computer Accounting
740-374-8299
121 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

William P. Brown
740-373-5248
426 Sixth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

George D. Bailey Jr.
111 Putnam Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
740-373-2900

Sam Badgley
813 Highland Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
304-375-3846

Charles Wentz
740-374-9698
427 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Washington Co. Farmers
435 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Vernon Insurance
740-374-8700
410 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

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Stephen Insurance Agency
217 Second St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Schultheis Insurance
740-373-6677
418-1/2 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Phelps-State Insurance
740-423-9801
227 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Paige & Associates
740-373-3141
532 Fourth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Newton Insurance Agency
740-423-5000
2505 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Miller-Simmons Insurance
1719 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Lutheran Brotherhood
301 Main St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Lothes Insurance Agency
213 Main St.
Lowell , Ohio 45744

Insurance Agencies of Belpre
740-423-6677
318 Main St.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Houser Insurance
Dietz Shopping Center
Beverly, Ohio 45715

Ed Hetzer
740-423-9587
1101 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Hayes Insurance Agency
740-373-2347
202 Union St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Drema Gillespie
128 Seventh St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Flanders Bros Insurance
740-373-1345
220 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Ron Feathers
101 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Allen Dye
353 Pike St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Dennison & Associates
740-373-2604
900 Front St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Cowell Insurance Service
740-423-9541
1907 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Ohio 45714

Colonial Insurance
740-373-2604
900 Front Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Terry Coffman Insurance
740-373-6399
423 3rd Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Robert Carr Insurance
740-373-6058
326 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Brannan Insurance Agency
740-373-8798
200 Putnam St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Biehl-Hawn Insurance
740-373-7778
410 Third St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Barnego Insurance Agency
416 Hart St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Markinetics Inc.
740-374-6615
639 State Rt 821
Marietta, Ohio 45750

LT Industrial Management Consultants
740-374-5403
738 Seventh St.
Marietta , Ohio 45750

BDM Inc.
502 Dime Bank Bldg.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Pressmark Printing
740-373-6005
108 Front St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Offenberger & White Inc.
519 Front St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Offenberger & White Inc.
740-373-9010
519 Fort St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

Gianfagna Group
740-373-7901
316 Fourth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750

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