Portage, OH · Wood County
Application for Zoning Permit
Property owners or authorized representatives use this application to request a zoning permit for a proposed building or use of land in Portage.
What this form is
This application requests a zoning permit and, once approved and signed by the Zoning Inspector, also serves as the permit. It asks for owner and contractor details, the property's legal description and location, proposed use, estimated cost, and current zoning. Applicants provide a sketch or separate drawing showing property measurements, building dimensions, distances to property lines, and any well or septic tank.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized representative applying for a permit for a proposed building or use of land needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Zoning Inspector.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment or related notarized step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Zoning Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the requested owner, contractor, property, proposed-use, estimated-cost, and zoning information.
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Prepare the Drawing
Draw a sketch on the form or attach a separate drawing with the measurements and locations listed on the application.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and drawing to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application for Zoning Permit do?
- It requests a zoning permit for a proposed building or use of land. Once approved and signed by the Zoning Inspector, the application also serves as the permit.
- What information and drawing does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor details, property location and legal description, proposed use, estimated cost, and current zoning. Include a sketch or separate drawing with the listed property and building details.
- Do I need a notary for the zoning permit application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn attachment or related notarized step.
- How do I submit the zoning permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Zoning Inspector.