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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)
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Douglass Degen
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Nathan Mailhot
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Josh Makley
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Jody Long
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 FORMS
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As a reminder, agricultural uses, to include chicken and farm animal husbandry is prohibited within residential zoned subdivisions, and lots less than 1 acre in size. This is in accordance with O.R.C. 519.21. Please ensure you check any local codes, zoning regulations or HOA regulations before purchasing these animals.
American Township provides an Educational, 4H, and FFA exemption for school age students. Residents seeking permission to raise poultry or other livestock in residential areas, may seek relief through the Board of Zoning Appeals, through the variance process.
Contact the zoning office, for further information.
Permits for Garage / Yard Sales is no longer required. Issues with garage sale off street parking, blocking roadways, etc. is a law enforcement matter.
MAXX, PODS, small storage units are permitted no more than 30 days in residential zoned areas. After 30 days owner is subject to a zoning violation notice.
OTHER DOCUMENTS
American Township Exterior Property Maintenance Code
Effective February 8, 2024