Michael L. Lenhart
County Engineer
County Engineer
Michael L. Lenhart, P.E., P.S
Engineer
Address
245 E. Main St, Suite 205 Ottawa, OH 45875
Contact
P. 419.523.6931 F. 419.523.6014
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
The Engineer’s Office is temporarily closed to the public due to the current status of COVID-19. For tax map stamps on deeds/transfers, please knock on our door and we will pass documents through the door. Other business may be handled over the phone by calling 419-523-6931. The County Garage is also closed to the public. The Garage’s phone number is 419-523-6832.
Engineer staff
Michael L. Lenhart P.E. P.S.
County Engineer
Derek Heitzman P.E. P.S.
Deputy Engineer
Nolan Croy
Tax Map Department
Ryan Moran
Drainage Department
Jeremy Gerding
Drainage Department
Laura (Honigford) Hiltibran
Administrative Assistant
Kyle Gerding
Engineering Deputy
FAQs
Call about a road issue?
View contact list
Request maintenance on a petition ditch?
Contact the Drainage Department at 419-523-6931
Make a drainage change?
Contact the Drainage Department at 419-523-6931
Get a permit?
View permits
Submit a legal description for pre-approval?
Email legal documents to: [email protected]
Get a plat book?
Hardcopy available for $5.00 at the Engineer’s Office (2nd floor of the Courthouse). PDF version: 2019 Plat Book (created 1/11/19). Or view parcels online (updated continually).
Get a County map?
Available at the Engineer’s Office (2nd floor of the Courthouse) for free. PDF version: County Road Map
Contact your Township Trustees, or find township meeting info?
Find zoning information?
Get a copy of a deed?
View online or call the Recorder’s Office at 419-523-6490
Get your property surveyed?
Check the floodplain status of a property?
For unincorporated property: Greg Luersman, Floodplain Coordinator, (419-523-6686, ext. 715)
For incorporated property: Contact Village Officials (Village of Ottawa Floodplain Manager: Denise Balbaugh (419-523-5020)
Check drainage pipe sizing for a new driveway?
View contact list
Know the process when building a new home?