Zoning

The Zoning Division is responsible for enforcing and administering the Franklin County Zoning Resolution.  The Zoning Resolution regulates buildings and land uses for the purpose of promoting public health, safety and general welfare throughout Franklin County.  Zoning accomplishes this purpose by encouraging appropriate land uses, stabilizing and preserving property values, preventing the overcrowding of land and avoiding undue concentrations of population.

The Zoning Resolution divides land into zoning districts.  There are specified land uses allowed for each district and the regulations are uniform throughout the zoning district.

Zoning districts are delineated to reflect similar existing land uses, availability of public water and sewer or lack thereof, access, location, need for additional uses, and physical constraints such as soils, drainage, and flooding.  The zoning districts may be changed to encourage appropriate growth and development based on land use plans or policies.

The following townships administer their own zoning regulations and should be contacted for properties located in their respective township: Blendon, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Plain, Prairie, and Washington Townships.

Resources

• Permit Portal (separate submission from building permit)
• Franklin County Zoning Resolution
• Zoning Map
• Fee Schedule
• Forms and Applications

Certificates of Zoning Compliance

A certificate of zoning compliance is required prior to:

1. Changing the use of buildings or land
2. The extension, erection or alteration of any existing or new structure
3. A disturbance of 1 or more acres of land

For information about certificates of zoning compliance contact:
planning@franklincountyohio.gov
 

Violations

To report a zoning complaint, contact the Zoning Officer assigned to your township:

Brown, Franklin, Norwich, Pleasant, Sharon
Kelsey Shires - [email protected] or 614-525-7270

Clinton, Hamilton, Madison, Mifflin, Truro
Kelsey Shires - [email protected] or 614-525-7270