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
PUBLIC NOTICE -AMERICAN TOWNSHIP
American Township Zoning Inspector gives notice to the property owner of 405 Sunnydale Street, Elida, Ohio (Allen Co. Parcel #36-0803-01-043.001) that a Notice of Violation was posted on the structure of the residence, May 21, 2026 12:13PM. Notice of Violation alleges violation of Articles 22.4.2.C Placement of Solar Panels Not Permitted On Front Slope of Structure Facing Street, 30.1 Zoning Permit Required, 35.5.3 Zoning Permit Required (Ext. Maint. Prop. Code), and Article 35.5.15-Grass/ Weed/ Vegetation Control Required. Owner is required to bring the residence into compliance concerning the solar panels, and permitting no later than June 21, 2026, per the directives outlined within the notice. In addition, front and side yard has excessive grass height in excess of permitted limit and required to be mowed and trimmed no later than May 29, 2026, to avoid civil fine and abatement by Township contractor. Posting of violation notice documented by camera / body cam indicating date/time of serivice. Refer inquiry to American Township Zoning Department, 102 Pioneer Road, Elida, Ohio. Posted May 21, 2026@3:02PM/MB
NOTICE - DOOR TO DOOR SALES AND SOLICITATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRES A VENDOR PERMIT ISSUED BY AMERICAN TOWNSHIP. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP. APPLICATION DENOTES WHO IS EXEMPT. A SOLICITATION PERMIT ISSUED BY CITY OF LIMA, SHAWNEE OR OTHER TOWNSHIP IS NOT VALID IN AMERICAN TOWNSHIP.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ID FOR BUSINESS REVIEW, MOTOR VEHICLE BEING USED, AND ALLEN COUNTY VENDOR PERMIT ISSUED BY AUDITORS OFFICE. VENDOR FEE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE TOWNSHIP FOR 90 DAYS. PERMITS WILL NOT BE ISSUED SAME DAY OF SUBMITTAL UNTIL ALL CHECKS, REVIEWS AND INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED.