Zoning and Permits

Zoning Permit Applications

No construction, relocation, addition, or structural modification of any building or other structure (including but not limited to residences, sheds, garages, swimming pools, fences, decks, porches, etc.) is allowed without first securing a permit from the Village of Monroeville. Additionally, you cannot establish any building, structure, or land use, or alter its use without first obtaining a permit from the Village of Monroeville. Zoning permit applications can be accessed and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page.

An important step in obtaining approval for a Village permit involves creating a site plan drawing. This drawing should illustrate the property boundaries and include details such as buildings, setbacks, and lot lines. It is vital to represent building footprints, driveways, and significant nearby features. Begin by outlining the property lines, making sure to measure and mark them accurately. Next, incorporate any existing structures, such as porches, decks, sheds, garages, and pools. Measure the distances from the property line to these structures, as well as the spaces between existing structures and the proposed new one. There is no need to focus on the interior floor plan.

Once a permit application and the associated fee have been submitted, there is a period of 10 days for the Village to approve or deny the application, as stipulated by the Village zoning ordinance. If a zoning permit application is approved but the proposed work does not begin within one year from the date of issuance, the permit will become void. Additionally, if the work outlined in any approved zoning permit is not substantially finished within one year of the issuance date, the permit will become void. Completed permit applications, along with the necessary payment, should be directed to the Village Administrative Office. Payments can be made via cash, check, money order, or debit/credit card. To determine the fee for your application, the permit fee schedule can be accessed and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page. If applying for a permit that includes multiple proposed uses (like a shed and a fence), applicants are required to submit a separate permit for each proposed use, and a fee will be required for each permit.

If paying with a debit or credit card, please visit www.GovPayNow.com, using PLC Code # a003zx for the Village of Monroeville. All debit/credit payments are subject to a card processing fee. Click on this link to be directed to the payment page: .

If you have questions, please contact the Village Administrative Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Contact details are provided below.

Village of Monroeville

Address: 21 N Main St., P.O. Box 156

Monroeville, OH 44847

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

Fax: 419-465-2259

E-mail: [email protected]

Swimming Pools

REMINDER: NO WATER OR SEWER ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR FILLING A SWIMMING POOL.

Commercial Building Permits

After obtaining approval from the Village of Monroeville for a commercial building permit, which includes new construction, signage, additions, and more, the applicant must submit a commercial building permit application to SafeBuilt at the Huron County Building Department. SafeBuilt mandates a stamped set of plans for permit approval. The contact information for SafeBuilt is listed below. Applications for commercial building permits can be found and downloaded in the Available Documents section of this page.

SafeBuilt, Huron County Building Department

Address: 180 Milan Ave. Norwalk, OH 44857

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: https://www.huroncounty-oh.gov/departments/building_department_.php

Contractor Registration

All contractors, sub-contractors, firms, corporations, or individuals engaged in work within the Village of Monroeville are mandated by ordinance to register with the Village Administrative Office and submit a certificate of insurance before beginning any work. Furthermore, all necessary permits must be acquired and fees settled prior to the initiation of work. The fee for contractor registration is $25.00 for first-time registrants and $10.00 for those who registered in the previous year, effective January 1st of each year. The minimum required liability insurance coverage for contractors must be $500,000, and the Village of Monroeville must be listed as an additional insured party for any work conducted on Village-owned property. The contractor registration application, certificate of insurance, and payment of fees must be delivered to the Monroeville Administrative Office. If registering via mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to facilitate the mailing of a copy of the accepted registration back to you. In the absence of a stamped envelope, you may request a copy of the registration in person at the Village Administrative Office. The contractor registration application is available for access and download in the Available Documents section of this page.

Mobile Food Vendors

All vendors operating mobile food units must obtain a mobile food unit permit from the Village Administrative Office as mandated by ordinance. The application fee for the permit is $25, which includes a daily fee of $5 for electric connection and an additional daily fee of $5 for water connection, if the unit requires these services. The applicant is required to submit a certificate of insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000, naming the Village of Monroeville as an additional insured party. Furthermore, the applicant must provide a Food Service Operation License from the Ohio Department of Health. Permits that are approved will expire after one year. The mobile food unit permit application and the associated regulations can be found and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page.

Golf Carts

Golf carts operating within the Village of Monroeville must be inspected and approved by the Monroeville Police Department. Applicants are required to pay a $25 inspection fee to the Village Administration Office and then present the receipt and the completed application form to the Monroeville Police Department for inspection. It is important to ensure that the highlighted sections of the inspection form are completed before contacting the Monroeville Police Department to schedule the inspection. The Monroeville Police Department can be reached at 419-465-2474 and is located at 21 N Main Street, Monroeville. The golf cart inspection form, along with the relevant regulations, is available for access and download in the Available Documents section of this page.

Transient Dealers & Solicitors

Transient dealers and solicitors are required to obtain a permit to conduct door-to-door activities. Prior to the Monroeville Police Department granting approval for a permit, a background check must be conducted by the Huron County Sheriff's Office. Applications for permits should be submitted to the Monroeville Police Department. Once the application is approved, the applicant must pay a permit fee of $50 to the Village Administrative Office. The application for the Transient/Solicitor permit, along with the relevant regulations and contact details for the Huron County Sheriff's Office, can be found and downloaded from the Available Documents section of this page.

Zoning, Permits, Contractor Registration

Available Documents