Zoning Department
Residents may apply for zoning permits or the dumpster by applying for the on-line zoning permit application. It may also be applied by contacting the Zoning Inspector directly.
The zoning office issues zoning permits for all construction projects in the township. The zoning inspector is responsible for processing applications, processing re-zoning applications, processing amendments to the zoning text, processing appeals, variances, and working with the County Health Department to enforce Health and Safety Codes. The office also responds to complaints made by township residents regarding township zoning violations. The New Russia Township Zoning Books are available on this site. Residents may apply for zoning permits online by applying through theĀ on-line zoning permit application. Permits may also be applied by contacting the Zoning Inspector directly.
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2201 ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED
No building or other structure, including temporary structure, shall be constructed, moved, added to, altered, nor shall any building, structure, or land be established or changed in use without a Zoning Permit issued by the Zoning Inspector.
Zoning Permits shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this Resolution unless the Zoning Inspector receives a written order from the Board of Zoning Appeals deciding an appeal or variance. Zoning Permits may be issued for the
following:
2201.01 Construction
Before any structure, as defined in this Resolution is built, erected, enlarged, or placed on a property, a Zoning Certificate shall be required. The Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit when satisfied that according to the information submitted by the applicant, the proposed structure will conform to all requirements of this Resolution.
2201.02 Change of Use/Occupancy
When the use of a property or a building or structure changes, or a new business occupies an existing structure, a Zoning Permit is required. The Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit when the requirements of this Resolution are met.
2201.03 Signs
Before any sign, except those exempted in this Resolution, may be placed, constructed, or structurally altered, on or attached to a building, or on a parcel of land, a Zoning Permit is required.
Daniel Jarven, Zoning Inspector
[email protected]
Hours vary, please contact the office 440-935-4206
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission Members are appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms. The board is made up of five full-time members and two alternates.
The primary duties of the Zoning Commission are to prepare the Zoning Resolutions, make any changes or amendments to the text, and pass on recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees for re-zoning issues.
The Zoning Commission hold their meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. located in the Meeting Room at 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin 44074.
The Meeting Room is located by parking in the the north parking lot, far east door.
Zoning Board of Commission
Cynthia Breda
Dawn Essex
Marita George
James Griner
Kimberly Guelker
Jina Jordan
Gary Szuch
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals serves as a judicial branch of zoning administration. The Township Board of Zoning Appeals is comprised of five members and two alternates who are also appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is permitted to exercise only three functions by the Ohio Revised Code. These functions would include zoning appeals, variances, and the granting of Conditional Use Permits. They may also issue use variances on a case-by-case basis. The Board meets as required.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Lester Allen
William Burgdorf
John Cannon
Donna Kearns
Eric R. Mateer
Wayne Prechtel
Travis Tyson