BENTON TOWNSHIP ZONING INFORMATION
ZONING FEES
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1. One-Family Dwelling | $75.00 |
| 2. Two-Family Dwelling | $65.00 /unit |
| 3. Multi-Family Dwelling | $65.00 /unit |
| 4. Trailer Courts | $40.00 /unit |
| 5. Residential Additions | $60.00 |
| 6. Commercial | $130.00 up to 1000 sq. ft. + $5.00 each additional 100 sq. ft. |
| 7. Industrial | $130.00 up to 1000 sq. ft. + $5.00 each additional 100 sq. ft. |
| 8. Garages and Accessory Buildings | $60.00 |
| 9. Fences and Decks | $35.00 |
| 10. Signs | $35.00 |
| 11. Swimming Pools | $55.00 |
| 12. Retention Ponds | $55.00 |
| 13. Wind Powered Generator Towers | $60.00 |
| 14. Amendments | $325.00* |
| 15. Conditional Use and Variances | $275.00 |
| 16. Book Purchase Fee | $15.00 |
| *Additional charges will be assessed for Ottawa County Recorder fees required for approved changes. | |
| Cancellation Policy for Zoning Amendment and/or Variance Applications: | |
| Cancellation of any zoning hearing for any Amendment and/or Variance must be made by the applicant, in writing, prior to the meeting being advertised. Once expenses for postage, advertising and/or meeting fees have occurred due to a submitted application, the Trustees may determine a partial refund if requested, in writing, by the applicant. The Zoning Inspector must provide notice of said cancellation policy upon submission of any Amendment or Variance application. | |
ZONING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Benton Township Zoning Commission will hold their regular meetings in the Benton Township Hall at 1670 N. Walker St., Graytown, Ohio on the second Wednesday evening of odd numbered months resulting in the following dates and times:
| JAN 10, 7:30 p.m. | MAR 06, 7:30 p.m. | MAY 08, 7:30 p.m. |
| JUL 10 ,7:30 p.m. | SEPT 11, 7:30 p.m. | NOV 13, 7:30 p.m. |
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
The Benton Township Zoning Inspector will be available by appointment in the Township Hall to issue permits.
Zoning Inspector, Alan Seeger Phone: 419-343-8587.
NOXIOUS WEED POLICY
The Benton Township Trustees remind all residents of the Noxious Weed Policy,
Established in July 2006, a fee of $250.00 per hour for man, tractor/mowers, and fuel will be charged if the Board deems it necessary to mow noxious weeds on private property after notice is given to the landowner. The time billed will include travel time to and from the site. The repair costs for any breakage of equipment due to poles, posts, and/or holes in the ground will be added to the hourly mowing bill.ZONING FORMS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD:
NOTE: In order to view the forms, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can obtain information or download the reader from: |
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| Application for Zoning Certificate | Benton Township Pond Approval | |
| Application for Variance | Application for Conditional Uses | Request for Zoning Change |
| Benton Township Zoning Book | ||
| Benton Township Agricultutural Exemption | Ottawa County Application for Agricultural Use Buildings | |