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Checklist to Obtain Zoning Permit for New Construction

1. Newly split parcels of land will need to obtain a House Number. In order to obtain a House, the following items are required:
a. A copy of the approved survey and legal description
b. A copy of the "One-Site" from the Morrow County Health Department.
c. The closest House Numbers on the right side of the property, the left side of the property and across the road from the property.
d. Completed House Number Application Form
e. House Number will be issued.
2. Contact Zoning Inspector to obtain Zoning Permit.
3. Zoning Inspector will request the following information:
a. Copy of Approved Survey and Legal Description
b. If on State Highway a copy of the "Access Permit" from the Ohio Department of Transportation for your driveway.
c. Type of Construction
d. A sketch or Plot Plan of the Development Site
e. Structure Dimensions
f. Copy of an "On-Site" from the Morrow County Health Department
g. Appropriate Fee
h. Signed Completed Application and give it to the Zoning Inspector
i. Zoning Inspector Issues a Building Permit if everything is in order.
4. Contact the Morrow County Health Department to Obtain a Permit for Septic System.
5. Begin Building Project. (Note: if work is not completed in specified time period, contact the zoning inspector to request an extension of time.)

Contact Numbers:

County Zoning Inspector

 

Steve Hart, Zoning Inspector
Mariann Teacher, Assistant Zoning Inspector
80 N. Walnut Street 
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-946-1911 

House Numbering


Mariann Teacher
80 N. Walnut Street 
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-946-1911

  Morrow County Health Department  


619 W. Marion Road 
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-947-1545

ODOT


5560 US Rt. 42
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-946-2921

Comments:


The Morrow County Approval Process for Conveyance of Property in Morrow County is available from the Morrow County Planning/Zoning Office at 80 N. Walnut Street, Mt. Gilead OH. 43338. Call 419-946-1911

Other Construction not requiring a septic system will follow the same Zoning Inspector requirements except for "On-Site" from the Morrow County Health Department. 

Contact the Zoning Inspector in your Township if you have questions, or the County Planning/Zoning Office will assist you, too.