Johnstown, OH · Licking County

No notary required

Non-Conforming Use Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a permit for a proposed non-conforming use or to continue an existing non-conforming use in Johnstown.

What this form is

This application requests a Johnstown permit for a proposed non-conforming use or continuation of an existing one. It asks for applicant and property details, the zoning district, a description and duration of the use, and information about adjacent land use. Applicants are asked to attach a compatibility statement, a list of contiguous and across-the-street property owners, and a plan; the Planning and Zoning Commission may request additional information.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a permit for a proposed non-conforming use or continuation of an existing non-conforming use in Johnstown needs this application.

How to submit it

The form lists City of Johnstown Administrative Offices, 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031, and telephone 740-967-3177; it does not state a submission method.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed supporting statements and attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Non-Conforming Use Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the applicant and property details, describe the non-conforming use, and state how long it has existed.

  3. 3

    Gather The Listed Attachments

    Attach a compatibility statement, the requested property owner list, and a plan; the Commission may request additional information.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Certify that the application information and attachments are true and correct, then sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Contact The City

    The form lists City of Johnstown Administrative Offices at 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031; it does not state a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Non-Conforming Use Permit Application request?
It requests a permit for a proposed non-conforming use or the continuation of an existing use, and asks for applicant, property, use, and adjacent land information.
What attachments does the application list?
The form lists a compatibility statement, names and addresses of property owners contiguous to and directly across the streets, and a plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission may request other information.
Do I need a notary for the Non-Conforming Use Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; its listed supporting statements and attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Non-Conforming Use Permit Application?
The form lists City of Johnstown Administrative Offices at 599 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031, and telephone 740-967-3177. It does not state a submission method.

Need something notarized?

This Non-Conforming Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Johnstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.