Zoning Department

About the Zoning Department

Zoning Permits are required for all structures being built, including sheds, pools, decks, and fences.
On this site you can find answers to many zoning related questions and permit application forms may be printed.

The Zoning Department Office is located at 8 Brush Row Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385.

If you have questions that are not answered through this site, please call us at (937) 372-0859, FAX (937) 372-3343 or e-mail xeniatwp@xeniatownshipoh.gov

General Zoning Information

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Meeting Minutes — sortable table with date, type, description, and document download link.
Date Title Type Description Document
Apr 2, 2020 Official Zoning District Map 2020 Reference Documents PDF (opens in new tab)
May 30, 2018 Official Zoning District Map Zoning Information Official Zoning District Map - Xenia Township PDF (opens in new tab)
Apr 20, 2013 Before You Buy Or Build Reference Documents PDF (opens in new tab)
— How To Apply For a Zoning Permit Reference Documents PDF (opens in new tab)

Zoning Permit Questions

Why is a Zoning Permit required?

Xenia Township adopted a zoning resolution that regulates the development and use of land within the Township. These regulations protect the health, safety and general welfare of residents and property owners by creation of zones to prevent incompatible uses in close proximity to each other. The regulations also maintain the character of established neighborhoods and prevent inappropriate activities, such as automotive repairs in residential areas.

Permitted and conditional uses are designated for each zone. Permitted uses are controlled by specific regulation, such as setback lines, square footage, etc. An example of a permitted use is a single family residence. Conditional uses are approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals, which sets conditions particular to the requested use.

The Xenia Township Zoning Inspector issues zoning permits for buildings and structures that conform to regulations set forth in the Zoning Resolution. The zoning permit is the property owner’s documentation that construction has been reviewed, inspected and approved by the Zoning Inspector. A building permit is also required from Greene County Building Regulations before construction begins. A zoning permit is required to obtain a building permit.

When is a Zoning Permit required?

A zoning permit is required for all types of construction:

  1. Residential – new dwellings, garages, sheds, fences, pools, patio and porch covers and enclosures, decks, additions, alterations, exterior structural repairs
  2. All commercial construction
  3. Signs and tents
  4. Driveways (approved by road Superintendent)

What Do I Need To Get A Zoning Permit?

  1. Zoning permit application and fee.
  2. Site plan (drawing of property indicating location and measure of distances from structures to property lines and other structures).
  3. Construction drawings.
    For new residence–
  4. Board of Health septic approval, if applicable.
  5. Submit all information to Xenia Township Zoning Inspector for review and approval.

Want to check on the status of a Zoning Permit?

Click Here to Access Our Permit Portal (opens in new tab)

Sign Placement Guidelines

Ohio law states that signs, regardless of their purpose, cannot be placed in road rights-of-way or attached to signs and posts.

The road right-of-way can vary from 30 feet to 120 feet wide depending on the road. A good general rule of thumb is signs should be placed behind the telephone poles, in farm fields, or behind the sidewalks. This means that no signs should be positioned in the area between the curb and the sidewalk on roads with curbs or in front of telephone poles.

Signs can be placed on private property only with the consent of the property owner and in compliance with right of way ordinance.

If signs are placed incorrectly, we will remove the signs and you will be able to retrieve your signs from 125 Fairground Rd. Xenia, Ohio. They will be placed inside a crate located outside the security fence.