Galena, OH · Delaware County
Application for a Zoning Certificate
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Galena zoning certificate for proposed construction, property changes, or other listed uses.
What this form is
The application requests a zoning certificate for proposed property uses, construction, additions, and other listed projects in the Village of Galena. It asks for project, applicant, owner, and contractor details, property and building dimensions, proposed use, and signatures. Applicants must include plans and prepare the site for inspection; the form also describes fees, processing, and permit conditions.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a use or project listed on the form need to apply for a Village of Galena zoning certificate.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Galena at 109 Harrison Street, PO Box 386, Galena, Ohio 43021. The fee is due at submission, and the Village accepts checks payable to the Village of Galena.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the owner and applicant without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Village of Galena Application for a Zoning Certificate PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the project, applicant, owner, contractor, property, proposed use, and building information requested.
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Gather Plans and Attachments
Include the requested plot plan and one copy of the floor plan and elevation drawing; provide a Certified Address Certificate for an undeveloped new lot.
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Prepare the Property
Stake the building site and post the property address as described in the application, then notify the Zoning Inspector when the property is ready for inspection.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the application and fee to the Village of Galena at 109 Harrison Street, PO Box 386, Galena, Ohio 43021. Fees are paid by check.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the zoning certificate application?
- No. The owner and applicant sign and date the application without a notary. The form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the zoning certificate application?
- Submit it to the Village of Galena at 109 Harrison Street, PO Box 386, Galena, Ohio 43021. The fee is due at submission, and payment must be by check payable to the Village.
- What plans must I include with the application?
- The form requests a scaled plot plan showing lot dimensions, buildings or alterations, setbacks, driveways, easements, and flood hazard data if applicable. Include one copy of the building floor plan and elevation drawing.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project location, applicant, owner, and contractor details; proposed and current uses; property and building dimensions; and owner and applicant signatures.
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