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Zoning Certificates For July 2008

"For the purpose of promoting public health, safety and morals and general welfare; to secure the most appropriate use of land; and to facilitate adequate but economical provision of public improvements; the Board of Trustees of this Township finds it necessary and advisable to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, percentages of lot areas which may be occupied, building set-back lines, sizes of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, the uses of buildings and other structures including the use of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation or other purposes and for such purposes divides the unincorporated area of the Township into districts and/or zones."

- from the Liverpool Township Zoning Resolution

Liverpool Township has been  zoned  since 1950, with the present zoning resolution being totally revamped and adopted in 1983 and amended as needed since then.

Zoning regulations govern how land can be used in the community.  The concept was originally developed to separate land uses that might conflict with one another.  Factories are distanced from residential developments, and day care centers are screened from gravel pits, etc.

Zoning ordinances should reflect the changing needs of the community.  The amendment or repeal of such regulations should only come after thorough and well-publicized review.  Because of its vulnerability to politics and because of the advent of new and legally untested zoning techniques,  zoning alone does not always provide an effective long-term solution to managing change.  However, when combined with other land preservation techniques, it can serve as a potent tool for communities that are struggling to control their future.

The Zoning Inspector is appointed by the Trustees for the purpose of day to day administration and enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Resolution.  The Zoning Inspector also serves as the liaison between the residents, the Trustees, the Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and County agencies. The Zoning Inspector is also required to check all complaints concerning the violation of any zoning regulation and pursue the correction of violations. All proposed construction projects, new businesses, signs and zoning changes are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Resolution to determine if permits can be issued.

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Listed below are the forms which can be obtained and filled out at the Liverpool Township Zoning Office or downloaded below on this site.  Also listed are structures and uses requiring a Zoning Certificate. 

Applications

• Appeals

• Change of Use

• Conditional Use Permits

• Site Review

• Variance

• Zoning Amendments

Zoning Certificates:

• New Construction (Residential, Business, Accessory Use, etc.)

• Structural Alterations

• In Ground and Above Ground Pools

• Decks, Porches and Gazebos

• Signs

• Agricultural Exemption Forms

• Ponds and Lakes

• On-Site Home Occupations

Zoning Violations/Complaints

If you wish to have the Zoning Inspector investigate a complaint with a neighboring property or any other property in the township that may be in violation of the Liverpool Township Zoning Resolution, please fill out the form below and return it to the zoning office.

Zoning Violation Complaint Form

Stormwater or Drainage Complaint Or Problem

If you are having water problems on you property due to stormwater runoff or drainage problems and wish to have someone investigate the problem please fill out the form at the link below from the County Engineer.  The township does not handle these problems or complaints, they are all handle by the Highway Engineer's Office.

Stormwater or Drainage Complaint/Problem

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Zoning Resolution And Maps

Liverpool Township Zoning Resolution 

Liverpool Township Zoning Map

Liverpool Developmental Policy Plan

Liverpool Township Land Use Map

Zoning Forms

Liverpool Township Zoning Application Forms

Liverpool Township Zoning Fees

Neighboring Township Zoning Maps

Brunswick Hills Zoning Map

York Township Zoning Map

Litchfield Township Zoning Map

Liverpool Township Subdivisions

There are a several subdivisions in various stages of planning within Liverpool Township.  They are listed below with links to the Medina County Planning Services staff reviews, which provide their comments, other information on the developments, and maps of the lot layout.

   Winding Creek Subdivision (Approved 6/7/2006) (Aerial View) - Metzger Road just North of East Law - Medina County Final Plat Review June 7, 2006

    Bennett Lake Farm Subdivision (Approved 5/2/2007) (Aerial View) - Marks Road North of Gayer - Medina County Final Plat Review May 2, 2007

    Glenbrooke Crossing Subdivision (Drawing) (Aerial View) - Northwest Corner Of Marks and Center - Medina County Preliminary Review May 7, 2008

Lot Splits

Minor Subdivisions (Lot Splits) require approval by the Liverpool Township Zoning Inspector and also the Medina County Department of Planning Services. There is an application process and fee from both agencies.

You can print and complete the form below and bring it to the zoning office with the fee, a copy of the Mylar (plat map), and a copy of the legal description which will be kept on file in the township.  The original Mylar will be signed by the Zoning Inspector and then can be filed with the Medina County Recorder after approval by Medina County Planning Services.  The Township fee for Minor Lot Splits is $25.00 per new lot created.

Minor Subdivision Form

Application For New Dwellings In Liverpool Township

No application for a zoning certificate for a new dwelling will be accepted without all the required documentation, a completed application, and the appropriate fee for the application. 

The application will be reviewed and processed by the zoning inspector and the applicant contacted when the zoning certificate has been issued and is ready for pickup at the zoning office.  The review and issuing process takes 3-5 days assuming there are no other problems. 

Liverpool Township Zoning Resolution Section 804(D)

Time for Issuance - The Zoning Inspector shall issue a zoning certificate within thirty (30) days after the receipt of application if the application complies with the requirements of this Resolution and the application is accompanied by the proper fee.  However, if such application is for a conditional zoning certificate or a use requiring a site plan review, issuance will be determined by the requirements of Article VI or Section 216, respectively.

From The Medina County Building Department

As of May 27th, 2006 the state of Ohio began enforcement of a uniform residential building code called the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio.  Pursuant to this code all accessory structures that do not exceed 200 square feet are exempt from building permits. (They still require Liverpool Township Zoning Certificates).  This applies to residential use only and accessory buildings only - not decks or gazebos which still require zoning and building certificates.

If you have any questions call the Medina County Building Department at 330.722.9223 or the zoning office at 330.483.3102.

Requirements For New Home Construction

Before applying for a Township Zoning Certificate, the following information shall be presented to the Zoning Office. Once the zoning certificate has been issued, a county building permit can be applied for at the Medina County Building Department located at 791 West Smith Road, Medina, Ohio 44256 (330.722.9223).   Click on the link to go to the Building Department  site which has information on obtaining permits, applications for downloading, fee schedules, and other information pertinent to their department.

Click Here To Print A List Of These New Home Requirements

• Property Address Slip

The Tax Map Room

Administration Building

144 North Broadway

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.725.9777

• Driveway Culvert Permit

For County Or Township Roads:

Medina County Engineering Center

791 W. Smith Road

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.723.9568

For State Routes (Rte. 252 or Rte. 303):

ODOT Medina County Garage

3220 Medina Road (State Route 18)

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.723.0091

• Health Department Certificate for On Site Septic

Medina County Health Department

4800 Ledgewood Drive

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.723.9523

• Sanitary Sewer Tap-In and Water Tap-In Permit

Sanitary Engineer’s Office

Medina County Engineering Center

791 W. Smith Road

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.723.9581

• Storm Water Management/Erosion Control Permits

Medina County Engineering Center

791 W. Smith Road

Medina, Ohio 44256

330.723.9581

• One (1) Set of Floor Plans For The Dwelling (They Will Be Kept On File)

• Plot/Site Plan Drawn to Scale Showing Existing Buildings and Proposed Construction With Distances from Setback and All Lot Lines.

Click Here For An Example Of A Plot Plan Drawing

Want to get information on your taxes, see your tax map, see an aerial view of your property, or see which properties transferred in the township or county?  Click here to go to the Medina County Auditor's website. There is plenty of tax and other interesting information on this site, so click and explore!

Board of Zoning Appeals:

The meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals are conducted on the 2nd Monday of every month in the Town Hall at 7PM. Every Public hearing is advertised in the legal notice section of the newspaper 10 days before the hearing date as defined by law and notices are sent to adjoining property owners.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is made up of 5 members who are appointed by the Township Trustees for a term of 5 years.  Alternate members of the Board are appointed for a term of 1 year.  The Board of Appeals is charged with being the Judicial part of Zoning as they hear all applications for variances, appeals, and conditional zoning certificates applied for within Liverpool Township.   

• James Sandor - Term Ends 12/31/2008

• Cynthia Arnholt - Term Ends 12/31/2009

• Margaret Murphy - Term Ends 12/31/2010

• James Huttinger - Term Ends 12/31/2011

• Paul Schaefer - Term Ends 12/31/2012

• Jack Spencer - Alternate

Zoning Commission:

Zoning Commission meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month in the Township Hall at 7:30PM.  The Zoning Commission conducts site plan reviews for  all of the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Commercial sites, flood plain reviews for dwellings, and is responsible for making recommendations for amendments and supplements to the Zoning Resolution of the Township to the Township Board of Trustees.  There are three ways in which amendments or supplements to the Zoning Resolution may be initiated:

• A resolution passed by the Board of Trustees

• The filing of an application by one or more individual land owners

• By the members of the Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is made up of 5 members who are appointed by the Township Trustees for a term of 5 years, and 2 alternates who are appointed for a term of 1 year.  

• Robert Lucarelli - Term Ends 12/31/2008

• Joanne Brown - Term Ends 12/31/2009

• Jim Zacharias - Term Ends 12/31/2010

• Donald Gunkleman - Term Ends 12/31/2011

• Dan Morlock - Term Ends 12/31/2012

• Jack Salzman - Alternate