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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)
– Zoning Permit Applications may be dropped off at the Township Hall:
Monday through Friday from 8am - 12noon
They may also be left in the "Green Box" located next to the office area entrance door.
– Please allow 3 business days to process permits.
– The Zoning Inspector will contact you after your Zoning Permit Application has been reviewed.
He will then let you know the amount required to pay for your permit. CHECKS ONLY.
– *"Prefab" sheds and buildings are considered Accessory Buildings.
This includes sheds that can be purchased at "big box" stores.
Contact the Zoning Inspector prior to installation of any Accessory Building.
During off hours, Permits & Applications may be left in the "Green Box" to the LEFT of the Office Entrance. If you have any personal items or sensitive information, please use the Black "Secure Drop Box" to the RIGHT of the Office Entrance.
Please allow 3 business days to process permits.
See "FEES - ZONING & CEMETERY" for current fee schedule.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PERMIT FORMS WERE UPDATED AS OF 9/25/2024.
(except Twp Roads - Ditch Enclosure & Driveway Approach Application and Permit)
All zoning permits, with the exception of the "Sign" permit, include an additional 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:
NOTICE: This application was updated on 12/7/2022 and requires 13 copies to be provided to the Township.
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 - 12-07-2022 (pdf)
DownloadCompleted application forms, required documentation, and payment for "Zoning Amendments"
must be submitted to the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector in person by the applicant.
Please contact the Amherst Township Zoning Inspector with any questions.
Zoning Amendment Application (pdf)
DownloadCompleted 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)
DownloadCompleted application forms, required documentation, and payment for the "Conditional 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)
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