Youngstown, OH · Mahoning County
Zone Map Amendment Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a change to a property's zoning classification in Youngstown.
What this form is
This application asks the city to consider changing a property's zoning classification and proposed use. It collects applicant and property details, including the parcel ID, current and proposed zoning, and ward number. Applicants must attach a legal description and a scaled vicinity map showing nearby properties and zoning. The CPED Director reviews the application before referring it to the Planning Commission for a public hearing; the process may take 90 days or longer.
Who needs it
An applicant requesting a change to a property's zoning classification in Youngstown should complete this application and provide the required property attachments.
How to submit it
Mail the application to the City of Youngstown Zoning Dept., Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., 5th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503. Include a check, cash, or money order payable to the City of Youngstown; the fee is $100 for residential, $200 for commercial or institutional, or $250 for industrial.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a legal description and vicinity map, but neither is identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zone Map Amendment Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property information, proposed zoning classification, proposed use, and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a legal description and a scaled vicinity map showing the property and the required nearby land and zoning details.
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Sign And Pay The Fee
Sign and date the application. Include the fee for the proposed category by check, cash, or money order payable to the City of Youngstown.
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Mail It To The City
Mail the application and materials to the City of Youngstown Zoning Dept. at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zone Map Amendment Application do?
- It asks Youngstown to consider changing a property's zoning classification. The application collects applicant and property information and requires a legal description and scaled vicinity map.
- Do I need a notary for the Zone Map Amendment Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. The required legal description and vicinity map are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Zone Map Amendment Application?
- Mail it to the City of Youngstown Zoning Dept. at Youngstown City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., 5th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503. Include the required fee and attachments.
- What attachments and fee does the application require?
- Attach a legal description and a scaled vicinity map showing the property and nearby streets, lots or parcels, and existing zoning within at least 300 feet. The fee depends on the proposed zoning category.
Need something notarized?
This Zone Map Amendment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Youngstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.