Zoning

Zoning – Harris Township Ohio, Ottawa County

Paul Perry Zoning Inspector

As a county zoning inspector, also known as a zoning enforcement officer, has many duties, including:

Enforcing zoning: Ensuring that zoning and nuisance regulations are followed by inspecting sites.

Duties Include:

  • Investigating complaints: Responding to complaints, investigating them, and following up on violations
  • Issuing permits: Approving or denying zoning permits
  • Educating residents: Informing residents about zoning
  • Maintaining records: Keeping records, files, and zoning maps up to date
  • Recommending improvements: Making recommendations to the Zoning
  • Administrator for updates to the zoning resolution and maps
  • Liaison: Acting as a liaison to the Planning and/or Zoning Boards
  • Processing applications: Processing zoning certificate applications and certificates of occupancy
  • Answering inquiries: Answering public inquiries
  • Reviewing plans: Reviewing site and construction plans related to zoning

Zoning Commission Members

Jeff Gephart
Kurt Bench
Zach Avers
Dennis Dolph
Eric Amstuz

Zoning Board of Appeals Members

Becky Busdecker
LJ Overmeyer
John Fletcher
Don Goldsby
Kraig Baker

HARRIS TOWNSHIP ZONING FEE SCHEDULE

Single family dwelling $50.00
Two family dwelling $45.00
Multi-family (condominium) $50.00/unit
Residential remodeling & additions $35.00
Commercial $40.00 up to 500 sq. ft. +$4.00 each additional 100 sq. ft.
Industrial $80.00 up to 500 sq. ft. +$4.00 each additional 100 sq. ft.
Accessory buildings (garages) & uses $30 up to 320 sq. ft. +$.05 each additional sq. ft. over 320 sq. ft.
Fences $20.00
Signs $30.00
Residential swimming pools $30.00
Retention ponds $30.00
Special event $25.00
Bed & Breakfast $25.00
Home occupation $30.00
Temporary structure, (trailers, etc.) for project development $10.00
Manufactured home park $25.00/unit
Amendments $250.00
Conditional use, appeal, variances $350.00

 

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