ZONING

Welcome to our Zoning Department! Our team is dedicated to ensuring that our community is safe, healthy, and prosperous. We work to regulate land use and development to promote the well-being of our residents and businesses. Whether you're a homeowner, developer, or business owner, we're here to help navigate the zoning process. Please don't hesitate to reach out to if you have any questions or concerns.

Zoning Administrator

Logan Talbot

740-243-2799

readingtwpzoning@outlook.com

Reading Township, Perry County, Ohio Schedule of Fees Effective January 1st, 2019

New Home and Double-Wide Manufactured Home $250.00

New and Exchange Single-Wide Manufactured Home $125.00

Temporary Living Space (each approval) $125.00

Detached Garage or Accessory Building $100.00

Room Addition / Improvement to Existing Structure $100.00

Porch / Deck $75.00

Variance or Appeal Application $250.00

Conditional Use Permit Application $250.00

Temporary Mobile Office (Commercial Application) $500.00

Swimming Pool – In-Ground $75.00

Business Signs- per business $100.00

Lot Split Forms $25.00

Planned Residential District – Model Home(s) $350 each

Non Agricultural Fence $75.00

Portable Shed on Runners $N/A

Current Zoning Resolution

FAQ'S

Does a new home require a permit?

Answer: Yes, any permanent structure requires a permit to be issued prior to building. (House, Pole Barn, ETC)

What are the minimum set backs for a new structure?

Answer: In the FR district the standard set backs require 200 feet of road frontage, 20 feet from each side parcel line, 30 feet from the rear parcel line, and 80 feet from the center of the roadway.

What is needed for a permit to be issued for a new home?

Answer: The four corners of the structure need to be staked, property lines marked, building plans available, and Septic Permit issued by the Perry County Health Department.

What if we can't meet the standard requirements?

Answer: If the minimum requirements cannot be met, the parcel owner may seek a variance through the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Reading Township Zoning Commission:

John Studer
Tom Sweeney
Andrea Emmert
Mike Henderson
Jeff McGee
Sue Noll - Alternate

Reading Township Board of Zoning Appeals:

Jerry Emmert
Chris Reichley
John Clouse
Doug Snider
Craig Collins
Jake Stewart - Alternate