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Zoning Resolutions

Zone Change Application

What is a District Zone Change?

A District Zone Change is a change to the zoning classification of a parcel or parcels of land which
is reflected on the official Zoning Map for the Township.

How Do I Apply for a Zone Change?

Applications for a District Zone Change are made to Miami Township. A pre-application conference is highly recommended. Such a conference can identify potential issues that could arise during the zone change process. The property owner must sign the application and 18 copies of the application and all attachments must be submitted to the Township.

Does a Zone Change Request Require a Site Plan Review?

All requests for a zone change must also include a site plan review. All Zone Change requests must be for a specific use with a specific plan.

What must the Zone Change Application Include?

All Applications for a Zone Change must include the following:

Completed application with justification for the proposed zoning district.
A detailed site plan showing the location of all buildings, streets, drives, parking, landscaping, signs, and other project data; and all adjoining properties
A list of all adjoining property owners. The list should be on mailing labels and four copies submitted.

What is the Zone Change Process?

A Zone Change request requires three public meetings. The process may take 3-6 months to complete depending on the complexity of the request.

County Planning Commission - The first meeting is before the Clermont County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. ThePlanning Commission makes a recommendation to Miami Township.
Miami Township Zoning Commission - The second meeting is a public hearing before the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission. The Zoning Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month. The Zoning Commission makes a recommendation to the Township Trustees.
Miami Township Board of Trustees - The third meeting is public hearing before the Township Trustees. The Township Trustees take final action on the zone change request. These public hearing are set by the Trustees and will vary.

Zoning Variances/Conditional Use

Download a Zoning Variance Application

What is a Variance?

A Variance is relief from a specific requirement of the Miami Township Zoning Resolution

Who Grants Variances?

The Miami Township Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing and acting upon variance
requests. The Board has five members who are appointed by the Miami Township Trustees. A
variance request requires a public hearing before the Board. All adjoining property owners are
notified of the hearing and will have an opportunity to comment on the request. The applicant must
appear at the public hearing to justify the request. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first
Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Trustees meeting room located at 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford,
Ohio 45150.

How Do I Apply for a Variance?

Applications for a Variance can be obtained at the Miami Township Department of Community
Development located at 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150. Office Hours are from 8:00 AM
to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or online at our web site. The deadline for submitting a Variance
application is no later than 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting in order to make the next Board of Zoning Appeals' meeting agenda. The applicant must submit the original and eight copies of the application and all attachments.

What is a Conditional Use?

The purpose of a conditional use is to permit a use that would not be appropriate generally, but may
be allowed with appropriate restrictions upon a finding that 1) the proposed use meets the required
conditions as stated in the zoning resolution, and 2) the use or development will not have an adverse
impact on adjoining properties.

Who Grants the Conditional Use?

The Miami Township Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for hearing and acting upon Conditional
Use requests. The Board has five members who are appointed by the Miami Township Trustees. A
conditional use request requires a public hearing before the Board. All adjoining property owners are
notified of the hearing and will have an opportunity to comment on the request. The applicant must
appear at the public hearing to justify the request. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first Monday
of each month at 7:30 PM in the Trustees meeting room at 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150.

How Do I Apply for a Conditional Use?

Applications for a Conditional Use can be obtained at the Miami Township Department of Community
Development located at 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford, Ohio 45150. Office Hours are from 8:00 AM to
4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or online at our web site.

The deadline for submitting a Conditional Use application is no later than 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting in order to make the next Board of Zoning Appeals' meeting agenda. The applicant must submit the original and nine copies of the application and all attachments.

Zoning Certificates

Download a Zoning Certificate Application

When do I need to obtain a Zoning Certificate?

As a rule of thumb, any construction that requires a building permit will also require a zoning permit.
Zoning Certificates are required for new home construction, additions to homes, finishing basement,
swimming pools, storage sheds, detached garages, fences, home occupations, new apartments or
condominiums, new commercial buildings, commercial tenant finishes, new business permits and
signs. This list is not inclusive, but does indicate the most common projects that will require a zoning
certificate. Zoning Certificates are not normally required for remodeling projects such as kitchen or
bath, new windows or a new roof.

How do I Obtain a Zoning Certificate?

To obtain a Zoning Certificate you must complete an application form. Applications are available at
the Township Hall or on-line at our website. This one page form provides the basic information on the
proposed project. In addition to the application form, you must provide two (2) copies of the site plan
and (1) copy of the proposed plans for you project. There is an application fee required for each
application.

How long does it take to get a Zoning Certificate?

Most Zoning Certificates can be issued the same day over the counter provided the application is
complete. Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family projects will require more time due to a requirement
for a site plan review. Zoning Certificates for these projects can be issued in approximately two weeks
depending on the complexity of the project.

Miami Township Zoning Resolutions

The Miami Township Zoning Resolution has been placed on the web for your convenience. This is not the official Zoning Resolution. You may obtain a copy of the official Zoning Resolution by contacting the Community Development Department at 248-3725 or 248-3731. If there is a discrepancy between the official Zoning Resolution and what appears on this web site the official Zoning Resolution will control.

CHAPTERS 1 & 2: Enactment Clause

CHAPTER 3: Districts & Zoning • Actual Zoning Map (SMALL Resolution | LARGE Resolution)

CHAPTER 4: "A" Agricultural District

CHAPTER 5: "R-1" Residence District

CHAPTER 6: "R-2" Residence District

CHAPTER 7: "R-3" Residence District

CHAPTER 8: "R-4" Planned Multi-Family District

CHAPTER 9: "O-1" Professional Office Park

CHAPTER 10: "B-1" Neighborhood Business District

CHAPTER 11: "B-2" General Business District

CHAPTER 12: "I" Planned Industrial Park

CHAPTER 13: "T" Mobile Home Park District