hubbard township zoning | Quick guide

A Hubbard Township pamphlet notes that zoning promotes orderly land development and compatibility. Zoning also protects public health, safety, comfort and general welfare.

Property maintenance committee: Citizens group of volunteers working on devising a property maintenance code.

Zoning commission: Reviews zoning regulations and recommends rules and guidelines to meet current needs of township residents.

Board of zoning appeals: Resolves questions of inequity raised by individual property owners.

Zoning permits: Are required when property owners want to change the use of the land by erecting, moving, adding or structurally altering a building. This includes building a house, garage, shed, deck or gazebo, installing a swimming pool or adding an addition to a house. Permits are not required for interior renovations, roof and window replacement, siding installation, driveways or walks, landscaping, concrete pads or mending fences.

Office: Zoning office is open from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays in the township administration building, 2600 Elmwood Drive, or call for an appointment. Phone is (330) 534-2161. John Pieton is administrator and Dennie Parsons, inspector. Contact the zoning office before finalizing plans for work at property.