Franklin, OH · Warren County
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
Property owners or applicants use this application to provide business and property details for a City of Franklin zoning compliance review.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a proposed or existing business use at a property in Franklin. It asks for property, applicant, and owner information, business details, descriptions of previous and proposed uses, and details about alterations, signage, and massage services. The city uses the form to record its zoning review and approval or denial.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking zoning review for a business use at a property in Franklin should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Building & Zoning Department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the owner must sign or provide a notarized letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, and business information requested on the form.
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Arrange Owner Authorization
If you are not the property owner, have the owner sign or provide a notarized letter of authorization.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the Building & Zoning Department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for?
- It provides property and business details for the City of Franklin’s zoning review of a proposed or existing business use.
- Who completes the application?
- The applicant provides information about the property and business. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner must sign or provide a notarized authorization letter.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. If the applicant is not the owner, the owner must sign or provide a notarized letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Zoning Compliance application?
- Submit it to the Building & Zoning Department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.