Zoning Certificate Application Submission Requirements

Zoning Certificate Application Submission Requirements

Documents to Submit With Your Application                                   

You must obtain your Zoning Certificate before you start construction. If you are not sure whether or not you need a Zoning Certificate, please call the Zoning Department at 937-848-8426. 

Zoning Certificate Application

Apply online via our Permit Portal

Residential - New Construction

  • 1 site plans (to scale)
  • 1 sets construction drawings
  • 1 full set (site and construction) must be reduced - 11 inches by 17 inches maximum
  • Digital copy of all plans

Residential - Accessory Structure

  • 1 site plans (to scale)
  • 1 sets construction drawings
  • 1 full sets (site and construction) must be reduced -11 inches by 17 inches maximum
  • Digital copy of all plans, if available

Residential - Accessory Structure Less Than 200 Square Feet & Fences

  • 1 site plans (to scale)
  • 1 construction drawings
  • Digital copy of all plans, if available

Commercial

  • 2 site plans (to scale)
  • 2 construction drawings
  • 1 additional full set (site and construction) must be reduced - 11 inches by 17 inches maximum.
  • 1 full size set of landscaping plans
  • 1 full size set of photometric lighting plans
  • Digital copy of all plans

Permanent Signs

  • 1 site plans (to scale)
  • 1 sign drawings
  • 1 additional full set (site and construction) must be reduced - 11 inches by 17 inches maximum.
  • 1 landscaping plans (for ground signs)
  • Digital copy of all plans

Temporary Signs

  • 1 site plans (to scale)
  • 1 construction drawings
  • Digital copy of all plans, if available


What Requires a Sugarcreek Township Zoning Certificate?

A Zoning Certificate is required for the following:

  • Accessory Structures: garages / sheds
  • Additions
  • Decks or Porches (including covered decks / porches)
  • Fences, Pools, Pergolas, and Gazebos
  • Finished basement
  • Home Occupation
  • New construction (residential and commercial)
  • Retaining walls (3+ feet)
  • Structural remodel
  • Temporary uses
  • Signs
  • Commercial changes of occupancy 

Additional Information:

  • Sugarcreek Township does not enforce Restrictive Covenants, Deed Restrictions or Homeowners Association (HOA) Architectural Requirements.
  • We review each permit to make sure it is consistent with the Zoning Resolution.
  • Our Zoning Resolution requirements may be more or less restrictive than your HOA guidelines.