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  • Application for Zoning Permit - Business/Commercial

    Walnut Township, Fairfield County, Ohio
  • Office of Zoning, 11420 Millersport Rd. NE Millersport, OH 43046

    Phone ▪ 740-467-2420     Fax ▪ 740-994-5182
    Email ▪ zoninginspector@walnuttownship.com      Web ▪ www.walnuttownship.com

  • The undersigned applies for a Zoning Permit for the purpose stated. The requested Zoning Permit is issued on the basis of the information contained within this application. The Applicant hereby certifies that all information and attachments to this application are true and correct. Further, the Applicant understands this permit is void if the work is not started within 1 year or is not completed within two (2) years.  (Applicant please initial)

  • 1. Property Owner/Applicant Information:

  • 2. Contractor Information:

  • 3. Physical Property Information:

  • (If parcel is not located in a platted subdivision, a legal description must be attached)

  • Note: A separate permit is required for each.

  • 7. Lot Size:

  • 8. Building set back dimensions from the eaves/roof overhang to the property lines:

  • 9. Building size:

  • 12. Total number of off-street spaces to be provided:

  • 13. Each application is to contain the following attachments and clearly indicate project address on each page:

    A. Scaled and dimensioned Site Plan: Show all new and existing buildings and physical features. See sample site plan.

    B. Scaled and dimensioned Floor Plan(s), Exterior Wall Elevations (front, back and each side

    C. Scaled and dimensioned Parking Plans in accordance with Section 10.10 of the Zoning Resolution to include but not limited to:

    1. Construction Plan showing hard pavement, gravel pavement, screening, fencing (separate permit

    2. Parking Plan showing: Parking spaces. access driveways, circulation and movement patterns for customers and deliveries.

    3. Scaled drainage plans indicating existing and proposed site contour lines at a minimum of 1'-0" increments. Show coulverts and storm sewers

    4. Scaled and dimensioned Site Lighting Photometeric Plan for pole mounted and wall mounted lighting. 5. Site lighting cut off fixtures.

    IMPORTANT: It is imperative the applicant understands the setback is measured from the lot line (property line) to the roof eave/roof overhang, NOT the walls and that line is clearly noted and dimensioned on the site plan. Failure to do so will result in a delay in your application.

    • Copy of Deed
    • Legal Survey
    • Flood Plain Permit (where Reqd.)
    • Well permit or affidavit stating service is municipal water service
    • On-site sewage treatment or affidavit stating service is municipal sewer
    • Twp. Road right-of-way permit (if Twp. Road)
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  • 14. Ohio Fire Code (Section 506 Key Boxes)

    Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. An approved lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by the fire code official. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box. Fire Chief Contacts: Thurston (740) 862-6542, Millersport (740) 467-4306

  • This permit application applies only to the Walnut Township Zoning Resolution. The Applicant understands that additional permits may be required from County, State or other regulatory agencies. The Applicant understands it is their responsibility to contact the appropriate agencies and comply with their regulations.

    Important Information:

    • Township Zoning District Map - http://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/rpc/pdf/wa_Zoning_sep_13.pdf
    • Walnut Township Zoning Resolution/Code - www.Walnuttwp.com.
    • Underground water and soil suitability verification (no cost) - Fairfield Co. Soil & Water Conservation District | 740-653-8154
    • Underground Utilities-Contact the specific utility and OUPS at 1-800-362-2764, before you dig!
    • See "Zoning Permit Application Instructions" and "Building In Walnut Township" for other important information.

    The Applicant hereby certifies that all information and attachments to this application are true and correct and agrees withallaspectsof this permit and the Zoning Resolution.

    By signing, the Applicant understands that he/she must comply with all applicable Walnut Township Zoning Resolutions before he/she is granted a final Zoning Permit. In order for the final Zoning Permit to be approved, the Zoning Inspector, or his designee, may inspect the property multiple times during the construction process to ensure compliance with Walnut Township Zoning Resolutions. The Zoning Inspector, or his designee, shall notify the Applicant of the Zoning Inspector's, or his designee's, intent to inspect the property and schedule a time with Applicant for said inspection. Upon receiving notice, Applicant agrees to consent to the Zoning Inspector's, or his designee's, entrance on the Applicant's property for the requested inspection. Failure of the Applicant to permit the Zoning Inspector, or his designee, to enter the Applicant's property during the construction process may result in the Applicant's final Zoning Permit being denied.

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  • Once permit is issued and project is ready for construction, provide preliminary construction stakes showing outline of construction, lot lines and lot pins and notify Zoning Inspector one (1) week minimum prior to construction.

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