Liberty Township, Union County, Ohio
Zoning Permit Application Fees
Effective July 5, 2021
Residential
-New home construction: $ 350 plus $.10 per square foot of living space APPLICATION
-New construction attached to an existing home, (room addition) over 200 square feet of new living space: $100 APPLICATION
-New construction attached to an existing home, under 200 square feet of new living space: No zoning permit required.
-Deck: No zoning permit required by Liberty Township. Permit may be required by Union County.
-Accessory (private or small-scale on-site use) solar installation: $100 APPLICATION
-Privacy fence (non-transparent fencing taller than 4'6" but less than 6' in height): $25 APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Commercial and Industrial
-All commercial or industrial construction applications: $1,000 APPLICATION
Accessory Buildings (shed, detached garage, pole barn, etc.)
-Accessory buildings over 200 square feet in area: $100 APPLICATION
-Accessory buildings under 200 square feet in area: No zoning permit required.
Special Zoning Permit Application Fees
-Appeal of a decision by the Zoning Inspector: $500 APPLICATION
-Text amendment of the Zoning Resolution: $1,000 APPLICATION
-Other applications requiring action by the Zoning Commission (change in zoning classification, etc.): $1,000 APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
-Planned unit development: $4,000 APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Agriculture Exemption
Section 519 of the Ohio Revised Code puts into place an exemption from zoning regulations for structures proposed for agricultural use. This provision is briefly discussed in Article I, Section 101 of the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution, which you can find at the link below. If you wish to propose a use for a structure on your property that is primarily for agricultural purposes, you are encouraged to apply for an exemption. There is no fee. APPLICATION PACKET
About Zoning Permit Application Fees
Zoning permit application fees are exactly that -- they are application fees. The amount of the fee for each application is set to reflect the cost to your Township for providing the service requested. Payment of the applicable fee is a condition of any permit application. No action will be taken on any permit application until the fee is paid in full. Payment of a fee does not guarantee that a permit application will be approved, or that a permit will be issued. All fees are due at the time of application. Checks and money orders should be made out to LIBERTY TOWNSHIP. Applications with fees paid by personal or business check will not be processed until payment clears all banks.
Application fees are NOT REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
More Information
You are welcome to download any of the applications on this page and submit them by mail or email. If you use regular mail, be sure to mark your envelope with the word ZONING in bold letters. As an alternative, your Zoning Inspector is available to meet with you at the Township office by appointment, often on short notice and even on weekends.
You are invited to view the Liberty Township zoning map here.
The complete text of the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution may be viewed here.
Contact
Terry Turner, Zoning Inspector
P.O. Box 122, Raymond, Ohio 43067
Phone, text, voicemail: (937) 303-2028
