Zoning and Permits

Zoning Permit Applications

No building or any other structure (such as a home, shed, garage, pool, fence, deck, porch, etc.) may be constructed, relocated, added to, or undergo any structural modifications, nor may any building, structure, or land be established or have its use altered, without obtaining a permit from the Village of Monroeville Zoning Inspector.

A crucial step in your planning process and in obtaining Village approval is to create a site plan. This site plan should illustrate your property line and include essential details such as buildings, setbacks, lot lines, etc. It is important to incorporate the major components, like building footprints, driveways, and significant nearby features. Begin by sketching your property lines. Accurately measure and mark your property lines. Next, include any existing structures (such as porches, decks, sheds, garages, and pools). Concentrate on the overall shape. Measure the distances from your property line to the structure, as well as the distances between existing structures and the new structure. There is no need to focus on the interior floor plan; capturing the footprint is sufficient.

After you have submitted your completed permit application along with payment, the Zoning Inspector will either approve or deny the application in accordance with the zoning ordinance provisions. If a zoning permit application is approved but the work described has not commenced within one year from the date of issuance, the permit will expire. Additionally, if the work outlined in any approved zoning permit is not substantially completed within one year of the issuance date, that permit will expire. Permit application forms can be downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page. Completed permit applications, along with payment, should be submitted to the Village Administrative Office. Payment of fees can be made via check, cash, money order, or debit/credit card. To find out the permit fee for your project, please download the Zoning: Schedule of Fees from the Available Documents section of this page.

If you would like to make your payment with a debit or credit card, please visit our payment website, www.GovPayNow.com, using PLC Code # 4996 for the Village of Monroeville. All debit/credit payments are subject to a card processing fee.

If you are seeking a permit that includes multiple proposed uses (such as a shed and a fence), you are required to submit a separate permit for each proposed use, and a fee will be assessed for every proposed use you are requesting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Village Administrative Office or the Village Zoning Inspector.

Village of Monroeville Zoning Inspector

Address: 21 N Main St. P.O. Box 156 Dave Mahl

Monroeville, OH. 44847 Ph: 419-577-7890

Ph: 419-465-2922 or 419-465-4443

Fax: 419-465-2259

E-mail: [email protected]

Commercial Building Permits

When you submit an application and receive approval for a commercial building permit from the Village of Monroeville (this includes new constructions, signage, additions, etc.), it is also necessary to apply for a commercial building permit with SafeBuilt at the Huron County Building Department. Please note that Huron County mandates a stamped set of plans for permit approval. The contact details for SafeBuilt are provided below.

SafeBuilt, Huron County Building Department

Robert Kurtz, Chief Building Official

Permit Technician: VACANT

Address: 180 Milan Ave. Norwalk, OH. 44857

Ph: 419-668-3092

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website: https://www.HCCommissioners.com/Huron-County-Commercial-Building-Department/

Contractor Registration

Please be advised that all contractors, sub-contractors, firms, corporations, or persons performing work in the Village of Monroeville are required by Ordinance to register with the Village Administrative Office and provide copies of their insurance policy before commencing work. In addition, all required permits must be obtained and have fees paid before commencing work. The contractor registration fee is $25.00 for first-time registrants and $10.00 for those who registered in the immediate year prior, effective January 1st of every year. The minimum required amount of the contractor's liability insurance shall be $500,000. The Village of Monroeville shall be named as additional insured for any work to be performed on Village-owned property. The fee and insurance information shall be submitted to the Monroeville Administrative Office via mail or in person. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope when registering by mail, so that a copy of your accepted registration can be mailed to you. If a stamped return envelope is not provided, you may request one in person at the Village Administrative Office. The Contractor Registration form can be downloaded from the Available Forms section of this page.

Mobile Food Vendors

In 2022, the Village Council of Monroeville enacted an Ordinance that allows "mobile food units" to operate within the Village, provided they adhere to certain guidelines. The application for food vendors and the associated regulations can be accessed and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page. Completed applications, along with the necessary documents and payment of fees, must be submitted to the Village Administrative Office.

Golf Carts

Golf carts operating within the Village of Monroeville are required to undergo inspection by the Monroeville Police Department. After the inspection form has been filled out and signed by the MPD, the golf cart owner must pay a $25.00 inspection fee to the Village Administrative Office. The golf cart inspection form, along with the relevant rules and regulations, is available for download in the Available Forms section of this page. Please ensure that the top section of the inspection form is completed and contact the MPD to arrange the inspection at 419-465-2474, located at 21 N Main Street, Monroeville.

Transient Dealers & Solicitors

Transient dealers and solicitors must obtain a permit to conduct door-to-door activities. A background check must be performed by the Huron County Sheriff's Office before the approval of a permit. The application for the Transient/Solicitor permit, which includes Village rules and regulations as well as contact details for the Huron County Sheriff's Office, can be downloaded from the Available Forms section of this page. A permit fee of $50 is required by the Village of Monroeville, in addition to the permit application. Permit applications and fee payments should be submitted to the Village Administrative Office.

Zoning, Permits, Contractor Registration

Available Documents