The Zoning Board of Appeals has three (3) citizen members appointed to overlapping terms of four (4) years. Unless otherwise provided by Council, this Board shall have all the power and authority conferred upon such boards by general State law and shall conduct its affairs in a manner provided by such State law.

The Park Board Members has five (5) citizen members that serve three-year terms. Members review and make recommendations regarding parks, recreation, open/green space and cultural arts.

The Planning Commission consists of five citizen members who serve overlapping four-year terms. Members advise City Council on land use, planning issues and proposed Zoning Code amendments. They also review zoning and conditional use matters, plats and development plans.

The Keep Grove City Beautiful Committee is a volunteer effort supported by the City of Grove City and the community to promote, educate and motivate all citizens to keep the city and environment clean. The Board sponsors and helps coordinate environmental community events each year.

The Tree Commission is responsible for keeping the community informed of new findings on tree pests/diseases; education on the proper planting, watering and mulching techniques of trees and helping to prune street trees once a month during the growing season. The Commission sponsors and helps with environmental community events each year.

The Historical Commission has five (5) members that serve three-year terms. The Commission develops programs promoting history and cultural arts while working in cooperation with local organizations with similar goals. These programs focus on the City of Grove City but will include related history and cultural areas within the greater community that includes Jackson, Franklin, Prairie and Pleasant townships.

The Audit Committee consists of three (3) members. City Council appoints two (2) members and the Mayor appoints one (1) member. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the annual unaudited financial report, reviews audit results and assures the audit recommendations are appropriately addressed. Members serve as a liaison between management and the independent auditors.

The Civil Service Commission consists of three (3) citizen members appointed to overlapping terms of four (4) years. The Commission administers all examinations for Civil Service positions.

The Records Commission identifies and preserves the City’s historical records and documents for the future. The Commission meets twice a year. Members include the City Administrator, the Director of Finance, the Law Director and a citizen appointed by City Council to serve a three-year term.

The Tax Review Board

The Grove City Area Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) was incorporated on August 8, 1979 in order to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial and civic development of the City as well as those other municipalities located therein. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the CIC serves a geographic area of approximately 116 square miles, comprised of Franklin Township, Pleasant Township and Jackson Township in southwest Franklin County. The CIC is the agency and instrumentality of the City for industrial, commercial, distribution and research development.

The mission of a Community Improvement Corporation is to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial, and research development of a community and works to retain, expand, and attract capital investment and jobs to the Grove City area. Strategies used to implement our mission include the use and promotion of local, state, and federal; financial assistance, tax incentives, and training/technical assistance programs.

• Jeff Guminey – President
• Hugh Garside – Vice President
• Kyle Rauch – Secretary
• Mike Turner – Treasurer
• Charles W. Boso, Jr.
• Richard L. “Ike” Stage
• Bill Vedra
• Shane Farnsworth
• Shelley Davis
• Karen Evans
• Ed Fleming
• Tim Keck
• Ty Marsh
• Julie Oyster
• Roby Schottke