A Zoning Permit is required if you are constructing, enlarging, renovating, building a garage, shed, deck or balcony, or pool, you are required to obtain a permit. If you have any questions whether a permit is required, please contact the Zoning Department at (330) 832-8023.

Permits may be obtained at the Jackson Township Hall, 5735 Wales Avenue, Jackson Township, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

A completed Zoning Application and the valuation of the construction to be completed will always be required.

RESIDENTIAL: 

New Construction Need:	Site Plan showing location of building on property, setbacks, driveway, dimension of property  Construction Plans  House Numbering Slip  Sewer Guarantee or Septic Permit from Health Dept.	Additional Information Which May Be Needed: Legal description of property (when necessary)  Culvert permit from highway - if curb and gutter is not available
Additions, Accessory Buildings, etc. Need:	Site Plan showing location of existing building, setbacks, dimensions of property	Additional Information for Accessory Buildings is available at the Jackson Township Hall.
Two Family or Multi-Family New Construction may require review by Stark County Regional Planning Commission if not in a platted subdivision. Contact RPC by calling  (330) 451-7389

COMMERCIAL: 

New Construction Needs:	2 Site Plans showing location of building(s), setbacks, parking, dimension of property, landscape strip or bufferyards, driveways, etc.  2 sets of Construction plans  Sewer Guarantee or EPA approval  House Numbering Slip  Fire Department approval	All Commercial construction may also require: Approval of Stark County Regional Planning  Legal Description  ODOT permit
Additions or Alterations* Need:	2 sets of Construction Plans and site plans for additions and residential/commercial conversions  2 site plans  Fire Department approval	May require review or approval of above.

*Conversion of a residentially-built building to a permitted commercial use will require additional fire or building department inspections and reviews and possible review by Stark County Regional Planning for driveway and parking lot modifications.
 
 We accept applications and site plans that are clear and appear to be accurate and have enough information. If additional information is required, we will contact the applicant.

Zoning Permits which have been issued are always inspected for compliance with the approved permit and site plan.