PERMITS

New Construction – House/Commercial Building

Additions

Storage Building (Accessory Building)

Porches

Garages

Decks

Patios

Pools

Gazebos

Fences

Ponds (1/4 acre or larger)

Signs

Driveways - Twp. Roads Ditch Enclosure & Driveway Approach (requires an application)

- Applications for Zoning Permits must be presented to and signed in person by the Zoning Inspector.

- Applications that are just dropped off at the Township will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING PERMITS

All zoning permits, with the exception of the "Sign" permit, have been updated as of 5/30/2019

to include a new requirement.

If applicant has an existing household sewage treatment system (septic system), a

"PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION" from Lorain County Public Health is now required.

This application can be found on their website at:

Completed application forms, required documentation, and payment for the "Site Plan Review"

must be submitted to the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector in person by the applicant.

Please contact the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector with any questions.

Site Plan Review Application (pdf)

Completed application forms, required documentation, and payment for the "Variance" request

must be submitted to the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector in person by the applicant.

Please contact the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector with any questions.

BZA Application for Variance (pdf)

Completed application forms, required documentation, and payment for the "Conditiona Use" request

must be submitted to the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector in person by the applicant.

Please contact the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector with any questions.

BZA Application for Conditional Use (pdf)