Newark, OH · Licking County

No notary required

Zoning Permit Application (Site Improvements, Fence & Sign)

Newark property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning approval for site improvements, fences, signs, and other listed projects.

What this form is

The City of Newark Division of Zoning application collects project, property, owner, applicant, and contractor information, along with details about any zoning variance. It lists fees for several project types and requires a site plan sized 11x17 or 23x34. The form says excavation, construction, and listed installations or alterations cannot begin until the certificate is approved and issued.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a Newark zoning permit for a listed project, including a new build, addition, accessory structure, fence, or sign, use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Newark Division of Zoning, 40 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055. Accepted payment methods are cash, check, and credit card.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required site plan is an attachment, and the form does not say it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Newark zoning permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter project, property, owner, applicant, and contractor information, and answer the variance question.

  3. 3

    Gather the Site Plan

    Include the required site plan, sized 11x17 or 23x34.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application to the Division of Zoning at 40 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055. The form lists accepted payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

What projects does this Newark zoning permit application cover?
The form lists residential and commercial new builds and additions, accessory structures such as fences, and signs. It also requests project information and a site plan.
What should I include with the application?
The application lists a required site plan sized 11x17 or 23x34. It also asks for project, property, owner, applicant, and contractor information.
Do I need a notary for the Newark zoning permit application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It lists a site plan as a required document and does not say the plan must be notarized.
How do I submit the Newark zoning permit application?
The form gives the Division of Zoning address as 40 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055. It lists cash, check, and credit card as accepted payment methods.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Permit Application (Site Improvements, Fence & Sign) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newark form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.