Zoning

The Huntington Township Zoning Commission Meetings

When: Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm

Where: Township Hall Office (Basement)

45955 State Route 162 | Wellington, Ohio 44090

Nora Klebow, Zoning Inspector

Phone: 440-828-0021

Email: huntingtontwspzoning@gmail.com

Important Information Regarding Shipping Containers

The use of shipping containers, box trucks, van bodies and semi-trailers for storage is not permitted on any Huntington Township property. Violation of this provision of the Zoning Resolution (Section 6.15, as amended June 17, 2019) is subject to enforcement and potential prosecution with the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office.

Zoning Commission

The Huntington Township Zoning Commission is made up of six township residents. The Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. All meetings are held at the Huntington Township Office, which is located at 45955 State Route 162, Wellington OH 44090.

Zoning Commission includes;  Robert Budi, Rita Rollin, Todd Denes, Tom Murray, George Webb and John Wilkinson..

Zoning Secretary: Sheila Lanning

Zoning Meeting Minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals schedules meetings as needed.  All requests should start with the Zoning Inspector.  It is recommended that applications for Area Variances should consider keeping the amount of sub-standard lots in the Township to a minimum.

Board Members include; Jon Traut, Carl Strekely, Paul Dria, Dan Goble and Doloris O'Connor.

Township Cemeteries

Please inform the Township of any military markers being ordered for placement on any monument in the Township Cemeteries. 

Please contact the Township at huntingtontwsp@gmail.com or call 440-647-0040.

Overview of Zoning Requirements and Process

Huntington Township is very proud of its rural and agricultural character, and the Zoning Resolution is maintained and enforced to preserve it.

For New Homes: Please contact the Zoning Inspector (email is preferred) to set up a meeting to review the zoning resolution and the requirements for applying for a Zoning Certificate. The following process pertains to a new residence:

a.   Apply for and obtain approval for a residential sanitary (septic) system from the Lorain County Health Department (https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/sewage).

b. Review the following sections of the Huntington Township Zoning Resolution (Zoning Book link on this page):

        i.  Section 6 – General Regulations (specifically 6.1 through 6.10, and 6.14-6.15)

       ii.  Section 7 – Residential – Agricultural District (all)

      iii.  Section 4 – List of Definitions (all)

c.   Complete and fill out a Zoning Permit Application, using the link found on this page. Information regarding each property (parcel number, property dimensions, aerial photos, etc.) is available on line at the Lorain County Auditor’s graphical information system website (https://www.loraincountyauditor.com/gis/).

d.   Calculate the area of the structure using the definition provided in Section 4 of the Zoning Resolution. Calculate the submittal fee ($.30 per square foot for 2024). Note that the VALUATION blank (the cost of the project) is a requirement of the Lorain County Auditor and must be filled out for all permits.

e.   Mail the completed application and permit fee (make check out to Huntington Township) to the address at the top of the application form.

f.   Once the permit is approved, you have one year to complete the construction and have the septic system inspected by the Health Department. Once the septic system is inspected and approved, you may apply for an Occupancy Permit (see link to form on this page; fee for 2024 is $50). No residence can be occupied without this permit!

For New Garages, Pole Barns, and Accessory Buildings:

a.   See items b, c, d and e above. There is no permit fee for AGRICULTURE ONLY structures (housing animals, farm equipment, feed storage, etc.).