Ashtabula Township Zoning Department:
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Zoning Office
The Ashtabula Township Zoning Office is located at 2718 North
Ridge Road East in the Township Administration Building. Our
office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The township zoning
inspector is responsible for the general administration of
zoning functions in the Township. They also enforce the zoning
code, processes the zoning office records, and helps educate
to protect land use, land contract, and land policy. The zoning
office can be contacted by telephone at (440) 997-9221.
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 Ashtabula Township Zoning Text is available on this site
for your review and edification. You may also obtain a township
zoning application, which makes it easier to begin the process
of applying for a zoning permit. The official zoning map will
be updated and installed onto the website in the near future.
Application
for Zoning Permit
Application
for Sign Permit
Application
for Variance Board of Zone Appeals
Township Construction, Growth, and Development
Ashtabula Township is a rapidly expanding, not to mention
growing community. Our primary growth lies in the commercial
areas; however we also continue to develop in the manufacturing
and residential districts. We average approximately five to
six new businesses per year in the township, while issuing
an approximate total of 200 permits. The Ashtabula Mall Commercial
Corridor has been a big asset to the township and has helped
aid the surrounding areas to grow and prosper. Our township
is willing to work with all developers, contractors, and engineers
to help further expand our township in all facets of growth.
Zoning Permits are required for the following projects; principal
structures, which may be classified as a home, business, manufacturing
plant, etc., accessory structures, additions, swimming pools,
fences, porches, decks, satellite dishes over 3 feet in diameter,
towers, and wind electric conservation systems (windmills).
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals serves in the capacity of a “judicial
branch” of zoning administration. The Board of Zoning
Appeals is permitted to exercise only three functions
by the Ohio Revised Code. These would include appeals from
a adverse decision made by the Zoning Inspector, variances
from the required zoning rules and regulations, and the granting
of Conditional Use Permits for certain land uses. They may
also issue use variances on a case-by-case basis. The Township
Board of Zoning Appeals is comprised of five members and one
alternate who are appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year
terms. They meet on Monday as needed.
Jill Juhola |
Joe Dragon |
Michael Meaney |
John Waid |
Robin Imhoff |
Alternate Member Darcy Mosier |
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Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission Members are also appointed by the Township
Trustees for five-year terms. The board is made up of five
full-time members and one alternate. The primary duties of
the Zoning Commission are to prepare the Zoning Resolution,
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 work sessions on the 2nd and
4th Mondays as needed.
David Tredente |
Jonathan Woodring |
Rodney Matthews |
David McMahon |
Jeffrey Scafuro |
Alternate Member George Dragon |
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