BUCYRUS — The City of Bucyrus has a new planning, zoning and floodplain administrator.

Landyn Hill said he took the next logical step in his career by moving into the position after former zoning officer John Rostash left the city to take over as the village administrator in Crestline.

“I learned a lot from John and his interactions with citizens while working in the office as his assistant,” Hill said.

Hill said he began his work with the city about a year and a half ago as the zoning clerk and set about learning the city’s codes. Hill worked at IB Tech and GE before his employment with the city began in July 2016.

“I want to help people,” Hill said. “If John was out of the office when someone came in with a question, I wanted to be able to help them.”

A graduate of Wright State University near Dayton, Hill met his wife Brittany while in college.

“She is a Colonel Crawford graduate. Her family had a farm house for rent, so we decided to move to the area and I love it here,” Hill said. “I am originally from Bellefontaine, a small town like Bucyrus, so it feels like home.”

Hill said Rostash took the time to show him the specifics of the zoning codes.

“I still have a lot to learn but I really enjoy it,” Hill said.

Hill is now mentoring Greg Travis, who took over as the zoning clerk when Hill moved in the zoning officer position.

“Greg is doing a great job,” Hill said.

Hill said he understands people’s frustrations when dealing with code issues.

“The codes are put in place to promote the orderly development of cities, to protect the character of the neighborhoods and promote health, safety and the general welfare of the citizens,” he said.

Hill said there are procedures in place for citizens to request a zoning variance through the city’s Zoning Appeal Board.

“I help people through the variance process and try to make things as easy I can while following the rules that are in place,” Hill said.

He said he has an open-door policy and will answer any questions citizens have about city codes, variances and permits.

“People can call, email or stop in at the office,” Hill said. “I enjoy working with the public and do what I can to help.”

To contact Hill, call 419-562-6767, Ext. 3 or email him at zone@cityofbucyrusoh.us. His office is located on the second floor of the Bucyrus City Hall, 500 S. Sandusky Ave.