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
NOTICE
The American Township Zoning Resolution, has been updated February 9, 2026.
Zoning Department looking for lawn mowing contractor for 2026-2027 year, for enforcement of grass, weeds and othere vegetation abatements to residential, commercial and industrial sites on an as needed basis, due to property owner failing to comply with notice to mow, control weeds and overgrown vegetation.
Contractor needs to submit bid for their pricing to abate (Mow & Trim Only) residential single, double, multiple lots, as well as open vacant lots. This needs to include commercial lot and industrial lots that would require mowing. Bid should be divided into single lot price, double lot price, etc.
Contractor needs to be self insured, have a current Fed. 1099 Form, and the jobs needs to be completed within 72 hours of notification by Zoning Department. Contractor forwards monthly invoice to Zoning, who will review and forward to Fiscal Officer for payment. Township will bill land owner for all expenses to include any administrative fees and fine(s) if issued. Submit bids by April 12, 2026 to American Township Zoning Inspector, c/o American Township Administration Building, 102 Pioneer Road, Elida, Ohio 45807. This notice was further posted in Lima News Legals on March 28, 2026. Award of bid will be April 27. See Zoning Inspector for further details.