Plan Review and Inspections
Code Enforcement / Zoning Forms & Information
Zoning Administrator
Code Enforcement Officer:
Mark Bishop
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: By Appt.
Closed: Sat./Sun/ Holidays
Zoning Commission:
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Merle Miller (Chairman)
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Douglass Degen
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Nathan Mailhot
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Josh Makley
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Mark Fannin
Board of Zoning Appeals:
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Denny Schwinnen (Chairman)
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Tim Piper
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Ron Parr Jr.
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Louis Carter
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Dan Finch
ZONING APPLICATIONS
Completed forms can be e-mailed to the American Township Zoning Department, 102 Pioneer Road, Elida, Ohio at mbishop@atfd2007.com
Ensure you include Application, Site Drawing, Building Plans, and any other documents via e-mail in
PDF format.
Any questions feel free to contact Mark Bishop, Code Enforcement Officer / Zoning Administrator for American Township at
419-331-8651
APPLICATIONS ARE IN PROCESS OF BEING REVISED. USE THE NEWEST FORMS LISTED ON THIS WEB PAGE
NEW / UPDATED ZONING INFORMATION
HEARING NOTICES
The American Township Board of Zoning Appeals will re-convene 2- public hearings on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm, at the American Township Administration Building, 102 Pioneer Road, Elida, Ohio.
This is a continuation of BZA Case 2026-04 and 2026-05, for 2520 Sherwood Drive, and 2515 Chesterton Drive, Lima, Ohio. Both residents hava applied for variances for proposed new fence placement. Both fences extend forward and beyond the rear corners of the main structure and fences are located within easement areas. Cases are continued from February 19, 2026 case.
Information is available at American Township, M-F from 8A-12P.
This notice was published on the American Township Designated Web Site on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1630Hrs./ MB
OTHER DOCUMENTS
American Township Exterior Property Maintenance Code
Effective February 8, 2024