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Code Enforcement / Zoning Forms & Information

  Zoning Administrator
 Code Enforcement Officer:
 Mark Bishop
 
  Business Hours  
              Monday - Thursday                           9:00 AM  -  5:00 PM              
 Friday:  By Appt.
 Closed:  Sat./Sun/ Holidays
Zoning Commission:
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  • Merle Miller (Chairman)
  • Douglass Degen
  • Nathan Mailhot
  • Josh Makley
  • Jody Long
 Board of Zoning Appeals: 
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  • Denny Schwinnen (Chairman)

  • Tim Piper
  • Jackson Burklo
  • Louis Carter
  • Dan Finch
ZONING FORMS
General Construction Application.PDF
Accessory Building Permit Application.PDF

Fence Permit Application.PDF

Swimming Pool Application.PDF

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

Sign Application

Garage and Yard Sale Application
Conditional Use Permit Application 2024.Do Not Use in Process of Revision
Zoning Commission Application
Variance Application
Rezoning Application
Zoning Fee Schedule 

Set Back and District Regulations

NEW  ZONING INFORMATION / HEARING NOTICES

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL CASES:

 

JANUARY 16TH, 2025 @ 4:00PM -  BZA 2025-01

Randy Reeves, 105 Chickadee Place, Elida, Ohio.  Owner proposes to construct a 6ft. privacy fence in side & rear yard.  One portion is situated along the front building line of the house.  Fences are required to be constructed off the rear corner of residence.  This is in violation of  Article 13.9.3 and 27.5.32(G) of American Township Zoning Resolution.  

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025 @ 4:00PM - BZA 2025-02

Tom Ahl Family Dealerships , 2605-2660 Allentown Road, Lima, Ohio.  New business signage variance for wall signage, directional, and monument signage.  Requesting increase in square footage and placement.  

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NEW RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

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Kenyon Heights #3 (Area of Eastown Road & Elm St.) Overall Development Plan has been revised and submitted for review.  This will be construction of single family dwellings, 3 Bed, 2 Bath.  These will not be duplex residential construction, as previously submitted.  Area is zoned as R-1 Residential Single Family.  

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Allen County Auditor is reviewing bids for demolition of the former Macy's Department Store.  Plans for Target Retail Store have been reviewed and Township permitting is completed.  

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Former Buckeye Game & Fish, 2465 Elida Road (Across from Lima Mall) has reported new ownership and plans for demolition of structure.  Proposed 2 new retail businesses are in the works, at this site.

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