Lyme Township Zoning

Zoning Inspector

Bob Sutherland 419-217-0689

Zoning Commission

John Yingling

Nick Erf

Michael Todd

Kyle Horn

Leah Lepley

Bill Ruffing - Alt .

Mark Cmar, Alt

Monica Carbary , Admin Asst.

Zoning Appeals Board

Kevin Beier

Chuck Werner

Zachary Irons

Brian Lepley

Mark McWilliams

Monica Carbary , Admin Assit.

Call Before you Build

If you’re planning to build a room addition or an outdoor home improvement project be sure to make a phone call first. The township Zoning Inspector can help you meet zoning code requirements, and avoid fines and other problems. The following are projects that require a zoning permit:

Room addition
Garage
Deck
Swimming pool (in-ground or above ground)
Shed/ Farm Building
Any accessory structure
Fence

Before you build or remodel any structure on your property, be sure to contact Zoning Inspector.

Zoning Fees

Residential Building Permit and Garage/Porch/Storage Building:

<100 Sq. Ft. $ 65.00

>100 Sq. Ft. 65.00 plus $0.20/sq. ft.

Commercial Building Permit: 65.00 plus $0.25/sq. ft.

Industrial Building Permit: .30/sq. ft.

Conditional Use Permit: 375.00/3-year period

Zoning Variance Request: 375.00

Zoning Reclassification Request: 500.00

Pool Permit: 75.00

Sign Permit: 80.00

Communications Tower/Wind Turbine –

Support Structure: .40/sq. ft.

Communications Tower/Wind Turbine: 4.25/ft. of height

Lot Split: 80.00