Nelson Township, Ohio
 
Nelson Township,
Portage County
P.O. Box 377
Garrettsville, Ohio 44231-0377
Phone 330-527-2415
Fax 330-527-0705

Zoning

Zoning Meetings

 
  • The  Zoning Commission Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM.
  • All meetings are held in the Nelson Community House.
  • Zoning Inspector's Hours

       Monday: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

       Friday:   8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

       By Appointment:  330-527-4969 

  • Zoning Inspector
    Anne Mae VanDerHoeven 
    O    ffice 330-527-5142 Home 330-527-4969

 

When Zoning Applications and Building Permits Are Required

 

 Zoning applications and building permits are required for the following:
  • Signs - Permanent
  • Additions 
  • Alterations 
  • Decks 
  • Demolitions 
  • Fences 
  • Industrial Buildings 
  • New Construction 
  • Porches 
  • Re-Roofing (Tear-offs) 
  • Swimming Pools 
  • Wireless Towers
  • Accessory Buildings
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Enclosures 
  • Lakes & Ponds 
  • Remodeling 
  • Signs - Temporary 
  • Other Miscellaneous

 

What Do I Need To Submit With My Zoning Application?

 

 1. PLANS
  • Include three (3) sets of plans that show the location, height, width, and depth and any other necessary measurement.
  • All fences must be one foot (1 ft.) off the property line. 

 

2. ZONING CERTIFICATE APPLICATION   
Click here for a copy.
  • Only fill out the questions on the zoning application that apply to your project.

Include the correct zoning fee.

  • Checks should be made payable to Nelson Township.

 

3. SEPTIC SYSTEM SITE EVALUATION (IF APPLICABLE)

  • See below.

4. PORTAGE COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT

  • Upon approval of your Zoning Application.

 

Homeowners With Septic Systems

 

   If you have a septic system and are building a deck, pool, accessory building, garage, or other structure, you are required to have a site evaluation by the Portage County Health Department. This site evaluation is required before you submit your zoning application. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
The Portage County Board Of Health at 330-296-9919.
For more information click here.
Zoning Resolution : By clicking on this link, you can read the Nelson Township Zoning Resolution. The Resolution is the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare of this community.

Zoning Commission Minutes

 

8/18/2011                      10/20/2011

11/17/2011                 2/23/2012