Shelby, OH · Richland County

No notary required

Zoning Certificate Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning certificate by providing property, proposed-use, and development details.

What this form is

This application requests a zoning certificate for a residential, business, or industrial property. It asks for property and applicant details, the proposed use, and information such as setbacks, building size, height, and parking; the application must be filed in duplicate. Attach a site plan showing property boundaries, abutting streets and roads, existing structures, and the proposed structure.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking a zoning certificate for residential, business, or industrial property should complete this application and attach the requested site plan.

How to submit it

File the application in duplicate and attach the site plan it requests. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requests no sworn attachment, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zoning Certificate Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, then complete the section for the proposed residential, business, or industrial use.

  3. 3

    Gather The Site Plan

    Attach a site plan showing property boundaries, abutting streets and roads, existing structures, and the proposed structure.

  4. 4

    File In Duplicate

    File the completed application in duplicate and check the city website for current submission contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shelby Zoning Certificate Application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property information, proposed use, and details such as setbacks, building size, height, and parking. A site plan is also required.
What should the site plan show?
The site plan should show the property boundaries, abutting streets and roads, all existing structures, and the proposed structure for which the certificate is sought.
How do I submit the Shelby zoning certificate application?
File the application in duplicate and attach the requested site plan. The form does not give a submission address or department, so check the city website for current contact details.
Do I need a notary for the Shelby Zoning Certificate Application?
No. This application has no notary block and requests no sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Certificate Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shelby form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.