Get Ready to Build!
A zoning permit is required for most new construction, including remodeling that covers more ground area. Below are permit types with the associated fee. Call 330.723.6966 #2 with questions or go to the Get In Touch page and call the appropriate official.
Click on the following for more information:
- For detailed zoning regulations, permit information and more, click to download the current Zoning Resolution.
- View Litchfield Township’s Comprehensive Plan for land use.
- For a printable copy of the Zoning Fee Schedule, click here.
2021 Zoning Permits & Fees |
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| Permit Type | Fee |
| Single Family Residence (principal residential dwelling) | $350 |
| House Addition (less than 200 sf floor area) | $100 |
| House Addition (200 sf floor area or greater) | $200 |
| Residential Accessory Building (less than 200 sf) | No Fee |
| Residential Accessory Building (200 sf to less than 400 sf) | $75 |
| Residential Accessory Building (400 sf or greater) | $150 |
| Addition to Residential Accessory Building (less than 200 sf) | $50 |
| Addition to Residential Accessory Building (200 sf or greater) | $100 |
| Residential Deck, Porch, Patio & Other Misc Structures (less than 200 sf) | No Fee |
| Residential Deck, Porch, Patio & Other Misc Structures (200 sf or greater) | $75 |
| Residential Above-Ground Pool (greater than 3 foot sidewall) | $25 |
| Residential In-Ground Pool (Including fence) | $75 |
| Fence/Gate | $25 |
| Pond/Lake | $50 |
| Site Plan Review Application (Zoning Certificate not included) | $400 |
| Modification of Existing Site Plan (Zoning Certificate not included) | $100 |
| Principal Commercial, Industrial or Conditional Use Building | $350 |
| Accessory Commercial, Industrial or Conditional Use Building/Accessory Dwelling Unit | $250 |
| Addition to Principal/Accessory Use Bldg (Commercial, Industrial, Conditional) less than 200 sf | $150 |
| Addition to Principal/Accessory Use Bldg (Commercial, Industrial, Conditional) 200 sf or greater | $300 |
| Business Use Occupancy; Commercial/Industrial Business Use of Land Area | $50 |
| Commercial/Industrial/Conditional Sign – Permanent | $50 |
| Commercial/Industrial/Conditional Sign – Temporary (each 90-day period) | $15 |
| Temporary Trailer Usage – first 6 months | $120 |
| Temporary Trailer Usage – each additional 3 month-period up to 1 year | $60 |
| Map/Text Amendment, Use/Area Variance, or Conditional Use Permit Applications | $400 |
| Administrative Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals | $400 |
| Home-Based Business Type 1 | No Fee |
| Home-Based Business Type 2 Conditional Use Review Permit (Zoning Certificate not included) | $400 |
| Wind Energy Turbine, Commercial Use (free-standing tower or roof/building mount) | $100 |
| Wind Energy Turbine, Residential Use (free-standing tower or roof/building mount) | $50 |
| Solar Photovoltaic System, Commercial Use (free-standing ground or roof mount) | $100 |
| Solar Photovoltaic System, Residential Use (free-standing ground or roof mount) | $50 |
| Zoning Resolution or Comprehensive Plan books | $13 |
NOTE: Zoning Certificates issued after the work is started shall be charged a double fee.