Smokers - step away from the county buildings

Smokers, step away from the county buildings.

You're not allowed to puff there. Don't even think about doing it in a county vehicle. Thanks to the Ohio Smoking Ban all these places are now smoke-free.

But there are a few areas around the county buildings where smokers are still welcome-- or at least permitted -- to light up on county property.

Hamilton County on Monday released a list of the spots around the county buildings where smokers can puff away without fear of the cigarette police, and non-smokers can make a point to avoid if they so choose. The list will be sent to all county employees.



Approved Smoking Areas: (if you need clarification call 513-946-5000)

• Alms & Doepke


• Hamilton County Courthouse-lower level of the Courthouse Plaza


• Hamilton County Administration Building-lower level of the Courthouse Plaza


• Hamilton County Justice Center-Plaza area (coming out of the South building to the right by the planter, and coming out of the South building straight, about 20 feet from the flag pole)


• 230 East 9th Street-public sidewalk (east and west) and lower level of the Courthouse Plaza


• Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters-front and rear parking lots


• Sheriff's Target Range-Picnic table areas and parking lot west of the tower


• Communication Center-Front and rear parking lots


• Public Works Maintenance Garage-North side of facility in the parking area and area near the pole barn


• Records Center-gravel area across from the main entrance and side parking lot (fenced area)


• Coroner Building-sidewalk around the building near the street (east and south of the building)


• Memorial Hall-front sidewalk and parking lot on the north/west sides


• Parkhaus Garage-garage is open, all areas approved


• 800 Broadway-parking areas on 8th/Broadway and along the back sidewalk


• 237 William Howard Taft- in hut on patio outside cafeteria


• 250 William Howard Taft- on sidewalk in front of 250/264 William Howard Taft


• 20/20 Juvenile Detention Center-picnic table at the northeast corner of the parking lot


• Hillcrest-smoke-free campus, no approved areas