Zoning FAQs
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Zoning Frequently Asked Questions
Applications for permits can be obtained directly from the zoning office or we can mail or fax them to you upon request. Permits are needed for the following: new home, deck, porch, room addition, swimming pool, shed, garage, storage building and/or satellite dish. The setbacks for your various building projects are dependent upon the zoning district in which you live. Please contact us in the zoning office with any questions.
Zoning Office
3271 Cheshire Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
740-548-6350
740-548-7458 Fax
Cathy Rippel, Zoning Secretary/Assistant
(740) 548-5217 ex.102
Email: zoningsecretary@berlintwp.us
Zoning Office
3271 Cheshire Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
740-548-6350
740-548-7458 Fax
Cathy Rippel, Zoning Secretary/Assistant
(740) 548-5217 ex.102
Email: zoningsecretary@berlintwp.us
2022 Berlin Township Zoning Fee Schedule
Penalty for LATE applications, NO applications 100% of regular fee or INCOMPLETE applications
Make all checks payable to: BERLIN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
RESIDENTIAL (view PDF for Commercial and other - See Berlin Business Park for separate fees):
1. Single Family Residence - $400.00 each *
2. All residential remodeling with structure - $100.00 each *
change or additions to dwelling or
garage including addition of attached
garage
Burnout, tornado, or natural disaster - NO CHARGE
3. Garages, carports, decks, pole buildings, - $100.00 each *
pergola, pavilion, gazebo
and other storage buildings
4. Small accessory or storage buildings and - NO CHARGE
small decks (less than 100 sq. ft.)
Utility building (less than 100 sq. ft.)
5. Temporary Mobile Home for six (6) mos. - $100.00 each *
(Burnout, tornado, or natural
disaster victim exempt)
Renewal six (6) months $ 50.00 each-not more
(Burnout, tornado, or natural than twice
disaster victim 12-month renewal- exempt)
6. Mobile Home for farm labor - $125.00 *7. Swimming Pool - $100.00 each *
8. Converting One-family dwelling into - $100.00 per unit
multi-family
9. Single Family Dwelling used as Model Home for six months - $400.00 each
Renewal - six (6) months as long as model home until
90% of zoning permits in entire planned subdivision are - $400 each
issued
10. Multi-Family (twin, single, apartment, building, townhouses - $350.00 plus
90% of zoning permits in entire planned subdivision are - $400 each
issued
condominium) - $35.00 per 100 sq. ft. **2018
11. Temporary tool, supply, and construction office trailer for - $350.00 plus
six (6) months.
Renewal - six (6) months-zoning inspector's discretion - $300.00 each renewal
Renewal - six (6) months-zoning inspector's discretion - $300.00 each renewal
12. SIGNS - Permanent - $300.00 each
Temporary- six (6) months renewal
at zoning inspector's discretion - $300.00 each renewal
at zoning inspector's discretion - $300.00 each renewal
13. Variance, Appeal and Conditional Use - $850.00 to include court reports**
Hearings (transcript available at additional
cost to applicant) Additional fee per hearing after 2nd hearing - $600
cost to applicant) Additional fee per hearing after 2nd hearing - $600
14. Review Lot Split - $100.00*
- $200.00 pers acre Up to 500 Acres
Preliminary Development Plan hearing separate from Rezone - $600.00
Final Development Plan hearing separate from Rezone - $600.00
Additional fee per hearing after 2nd hearing - $600.00
Converting One-family dwelling into - $100.00 per unit
Preliminary Development Plan hearing separate from Rezone - $600.00
Final Development Plan hearing separate from Rezone - $600.00
Additional fee per hearing after 2nd hearing - $600.00
Converting One-family dwelling into - $100.00 per unit
multi-family
16. Modification of approved zoning plan - $600.00 each17. Revision to original application (after one (1) month) - $100.00 each
The Berlin Business Park is overlay ("cloud") zoning consisting of two separate articles (see below) and covers approximately 1,800 acres of land in the northern portion of Berlin Township.
To view a PDF, click here

Article information:
Berlin Business Park (Commercial Overlay (BCO - Article 15)
Berlin Business Park (Industrial Overlay (BIO - Article 19)
Application Information:
Berlin Business Park Application Workflow
Berlin Business Park Application
Berlin Business Park Application Template
Delaware County Berlin Business Park Site
Berlin Township's Zoning Resolution can be found here, or under the Zoning Department.