Zoning Certificates For January 2012

Zoning Violations Issued

"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.

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

• Conditional Use Permits

• Site Plan Review

• Type II Home Occupations

• Variance

• Zoning Text and Map 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

• Change of Use/Occupation

• Type I 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 print and fill out the form below and return it to the zoning office.

Zoning Violation Complaint Form

Storm Water 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 handled by the Highway Engineer's Office.

Storm Water or Drainage Complaint/Problem

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Zoning Resolution And Maps

Liverpool Township Zoning Resolution

As Amended Through March 2010

Liverpool Township Zoning Map

Current As of July 2010

Liverpool Township 100 Year Flood Plain Map

Current As of July 2010

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 Road - Medina County Final Plat Review May 2, 2007

    Glenbrooke Crossing Subdivision (Drawing) (Aerial View) - Northwest Corner Of Center and Marks - 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 business days assuming there are no problems with the site or the documentation accompanying the application.