New Philadelphia, OH · Tuscarawas County

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Certificate of Zoning Compliance Application

New businesses moving into New Philadelphia use this application to request a certificate confirming their building or structure use complies with city zoning.

What this form is

The packet explains and provides an application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, which certifies that a building, structure, or its use complies with the city’s zoning code. New businesses moving into New Philadelphia must apply, including businesses entering an existing structure or new construction. The application asks for property, owner, lessee, and business details, along with an applicant certification and signature.

Who needs it

Any new business moving into New Philadelphia must apply, whether it will occupy an existing structure or a newly constructed one.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Zoning Compliance packet.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in the property, owner, lessee, and business information requested in the packet.

  3. 3

    Review and Sign

    Review the applicant certification, then sign and date it.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    The packet does not specify submission instructions; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Zoning Compliance Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the certification; the packet does not list a notarized attachment.
Who needs to apply for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance?
Any new business moving into New Philadelphia must apply, whether it is moving into an existing structure or new construction.
How do I submit the Certificate of Zoning Compliance Application?
The packet does not specify how to submit the application. Check the city website for current contact details for the city department named on the form.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for property, owner, lessee, and business information, including the property address, parcel number, business name, type of business, start date, and number of employees.

Need something notarized?

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