Search for: Search About Us | Contact Us | Comments Follow Us On (419) 228-1836 Home Land Use & Regulation Zoning Regulations Zoning Regulations Since its inception, the Commission has provided technical assistance in the preparation, interpretation, and enactment of zoning resolutions to the unincorporated political subdivisions within Allen County as required in the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 519. The Commission will assist member political subdivisions in the review, development, and revision of zoning regulations to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and measurable manner. To further this goal, the Commission has a Land Division Process Brochure to help understand the process of lot splits. Zoning is enacted for the general purpose of promoting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare of the residents of the township; to protect the property rights of all individuals by assuring the compatibility of uses and practices within districts; to facilitate the provision of public utilities and public services; to lessen congestion on public streets, roads and highways; to provide for the administration and enforcement of the zoning resolution, including the provision of penalties for its violation; and for any other purposes provided in the following resolutions, the Ohio Revised Code, or under common law rulings Amanda Twp Zoning American Twp Zoning Auglaize Twp Zoning Bath Twp Zoning City of Lima Zoning Jackson Twp Zoning Marion Twp Zoning Perry Twp Zoning Richland Twp Zoning Shawnee Twp Zoning Spencer Twp Zoning Sugar Creek Twp Zoning Village of Beaverdam Zoning Village of Cairo Zoning Village of Spencerville Zoning The Planning Commission will carry out all planning, programs and activities in such manner that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination with respect to such planning, programs or activities. The Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a continuing affirmative action program. © Copyright 2018. Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Site designed and developed by CorpComm Group, Inc. 130 West North Street Lima, Ohio 45801-4311 Phone: (419) 228-1836 Fax: (419) 228-3891 English MENU Home Committees CDBG Economy Education Environment Health in Allen County Healthy Communities Indicators Housing Land Use & Regulation Maps Newsletters Press Releases Projects Reports ▼ Title VI ▼ Transportation Planning Population & Demographics 2020 Annual Report Draft County Profile Employment Newsletters Transportation Planning Comments Healthy Communities Indicators Health in Allen County Contact Us Environment Education Housing Comprehensive Plans Safety Review Team