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Zoning Map for Canal Winchester

Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule

Administrative Variance - Only considered for residential properties located in the following neighborhoods:  Washington Knolls, Winchester Manor (Dye Addition), the Historic District, Old Town and Miller Addition.  An administrative variance can provide an exemption or deviation from a development standard of the zoning code.  An administrative variance can only be obtained when the proposed project is a supplement to or reconstruction of an existing structure.  No fee is required.

Certificate of Zoning Compliance - A certificate of zoning compliance (zoning permit) is required for the use of any structure, building or land to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the zoning code

Commercial Building Permit - Required for any alteration or new construction on commercial structures.

Conditional Use - A conditional use is the use of a structure building or land that is not inherently permitted in a given zoning district.  Different zoning classifications allow for different conditional uses, which are specified in the zoning code.  The Planning and Zoning Commission must approve a conditional use before a certificate of zoning compliance can be issued.  The Planning and Zoning Commission must hold a public hearing on a conditional use application before making a decision

Demolition - A demolition permit is needed prior to the demolition of any structure or building in Canal Winchester.

Electrical - An electrical permit is required for electrical work in any building not done in conjunction with a general building permit.  An electrical permit is needed for upgrading a service or installing new electrical lines.

Landmarks - Certificate of Appropriateness - If you live in the landmarks district, you must obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the Landmarks commission before any external work is done to your property.

Residential Building Permit - Any type of building on a residential structure needs one of these forms filled out.  (They are located on the bottom of the web page).  For more information on what need to be submitted with this application, contact Gary Webb at 614-837-7501

Right-of-Way - A Right-of- Way permit must accompany any use, alteration or occupancy in the Right-of-Way.

Sign Permit - Any new permanent or temporary sign must follow the applicable provisions as specified in the zoning code.  A sign permit ensures that all signs meet applicable standards related to both aesthetics and content.

Site Plan - In developing vacant property, it is necessary for the developer to obtain both Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission.  Site Plan review is intended to insure ample provisions for the efficient use of land and to promote high standards in the layout, design, landscaping and construction of development.

Special Event - 

Street Tree - A street tree permit must be obtained prior to any alteration of the tree composition on a property.  The Village's Urban Forester authorizes a street tree permit.

Subdivision - The Village Planning and Zoning Commission must authorize any subdividing of a property.  Subdivision approval is necessary for a lot split, preliminary subdivision approval and final subdivision approval.

Variance - An exemption or deviation from a development standard of the zoning code.  The Planning & Zoning Commission must approve a variance before a certificate of zoning compliance can be issued.  The Planning & Zoning Commission must hold a public hearing on a variance application before making a decision.

Zoning Amendment - A zoning amendment must be utilized to amend, supplement or repeal items pertaining to the zoning code or zoning map.  The Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on the application and makes recommendation to Village Council.  The council must also hold a public hearing on a variance application before making a decision.